Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album ‘GNX’
LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album. The Grammy winner’s 12-track “GNX” …
Classical music
Has a waltz written by composer Frederic Chopin been discovered in an NYC museum?
NEW YORK — The brooding waltz was carefully composed on a sheet of music roughly the size of an index card. The brief, moody number also bore an intriguing name, …
Music Review: The Breeders’ Kim Deal soars on solo debut, a reunion with the late Steve Albini
When the Pixies set out to make their 1988 debut studio album, they enlisted Steve Albini to engineer “Surfer Rosa,” the seminal alternative record which includes the enduring hit, “Where …
Jeff Beck was one of rock’s greatest guitarists. Now his instruments are up for auction
LONDON — Musicians, collectors and fans have a chance to own a guitar god’s tools of the trade — instruments owned by the late Jeff Beck are going up for …
Burt Bacharach, composer of classic songs, will have papers donated to Library of Congress
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Burt Bacharach, one of the most celebrated and popular composers and songwriters of the 20th century, will have his papers donated to the Library of …
Thailand’s baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng now has an official song in 4 languages
BANGKOK — In case you can’t get enough of the little pygmy hippo Moo Deng from Thailand, there’s now an official song featuring the internet’s favorite baby animal — released …
My Chemical Romance returns with ‘The Black Parade’ tour
Nearly two decades ago, My Chemical Romance released their career-defining rock opera, “The Black Parade.” NEW YORK — Nearly two decades ago, My Chemical Romance released their career-defining rock opera, …
More than 1,000 mariachis belt out classics like ‘Cielito Lindo’ in a Mexico City plaza
More than a 1,000 mariachis have gathered in Mexico City’s main plaza, strumming guitars and singing classics like “Cielito Lindo” to end a mariachi congress celebrating the musical form MEXICO …
Quincy Jones laid to rest at private family funeral in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Music giant Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, a week after his death at age 91. A larger, more public …
MTV EMAs to honor Busta Rhymes. Taylor is the leading nominee and Rita Ora is hosting
MANCHESTER, England — The MTV EMAs will honor hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes with its Global Icon Award on Sunday. The 12-time Grammy Award nominee, who has more than 10 million …