How Did Black Music Take Over the World? Let Melvin Gibbs Explain.
Since the late ’70s, the bassist has worked to map a musical route that mirrored the trans-Atlantic slave trade and birthed nearly all of...
Finding Trends in Sports Stats and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzles
Ben Blatt, a data reporter for The Upshot, dreams up inventive ways to answer questions like: “Is Taylor Swift actually increasing N.F.L. ratings?”Ben Blatt,...
Offset, Former Migos Rapper, Is Shot Outside Florida Casino
The former member of the chart-topping trio was in stable condition after being shot in Hollywood, Fla., his representative said. The police said they...
Elisabeth Waldo Dies at 107; Fused Indigenous and Western Sounds
A classically-trained violinist, she incorporated traditional instruments native to Latin America in Western-style scores to create an atmospheric hybrid.A classically-trained violinist, she incorporated traditional...
The Volcano Lover: An Anarchic Young Composer’s Masterpiece
Simon Hanes, a leading musician in New York’s downtown scene, has recorded his “Gargantua,” a work for 15 musicians that nods to volcanoes, Rabelais...
