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Sérgio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83

The celebrated Brazilian musician whose 1966 hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global superstar and helped launched a long, Grammy-winning career, has died.

Associated PressFebruary 24, 2021

La Vie Boheme: ‘Rent’ musical celebrates 25th anniversary

Associated PressFebruary 18, 2021

Boston Symphony Orchestra taps Gail Samuel as 1st female CEO

Keegan MorrisFebruary 17, 2021

Video: Cora Swenson Lee & Claire-Chung Lim Play Amy Beach & Ethel Smyth

classical music for walking: a beautiful path

Playlist: Classical Music for Long Walks

Fatima DabbahSeptember 15, 2022

In an array of stimulating and soothing music, give your walk a melodic backdrop or clear your mind for some deep thinking.

Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87

Associated PressSeptember 12, 2022

The Chicago born and based Lewis was revered in jazz circles for hits like "The In Crowd" and "Hang on Sloopy." He earned three Grammys and seven gold records.

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New York Philharmonic launches on-demand streaming service

Associated PressFebruary 8, 2021

The New York Philharmonic has launched an on-demand video and audio streaming service Monday called NYPhil+.

New museum traces history of Black music across genres

Associated PressFebruary 5, 2021

A new music museum in Nashville is telling an important and often overlooked story about the roots of American popular music.

Playlist: Celebrating the Blackness and Black Artistry of Gospel Music

LaRob RafaelFebruary 4, 2021

Black people have used music and singing to tell the story of hope amid pain, promise amid peril, and immovable faith amid adversity. This playlist celebrates the uniqueness of Black thought and spirituality through the years.

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