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'10 Toes Down': How Fans Carry On Nipsey Hussle's Legacy One Year After His Death

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'10 Toes Down': How Fans Carry On Nipsey Hussle's Legacy One Year After His Death

April 10, 2020 • A year after fans filled the streets of Los Angeles to celebrate the life of Nipsey Hussle, fans take to the Internet to remember his legacy.

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Bassist Andy González, Who Brought Bounce To Latin Dance And Jazz, Dies At 69

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Bassist Andy González, Who Brought Bounce To Latin Dance And Jazz, Dies At 69

April 10, 2020 • The Bronx-born González often played with his brother, Jerry, and had turns in the bands of Dizzy Gillespie and Tito Puente, among many others.

New York's Lincoln Center Cancels All Programming Through The End Of August

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New York's Lincoln Center Cancels All Programming Through The End Of August

April 9, 2020 • The wide-ranging shows presented by one of the nation's top performing arts centers are a summer staple in New York City. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, they will not return until 2021.

Richard Teitelbaum, Experimentalist With An Earth-Spanning Ear, Dead At 80

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Richard Teitelbaum, Experimentalist With An Earth-Spanning Ear, Dead At 80

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April 9, 2020 • As a young man, Teitelbaum looked to avant-garde artists like John Cage for inspiration. He'd later follow those footsteps towards figuring out how to make music from — what else? — brain waves.

John Prine, Revered Nashville Songwriter, Dies At 73 From COVID-19 Complications

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John Prine, Revered Nashville Songwriter, Dies At 73 From COVID-19 Complications

April 7, 2020 • The folk and country star had been hospitalized on a ventilator for more than a week.

John Prine, Hero Of 'New' Nashville, Dies After Developing COVID-19 Symptoms

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John Prine, Hero Of 'New' Nashville, Dies After Developing COVID-19 Symptoms

April 7, 2020 • The beloved singer-songwriter who influenced generations of folk, country and Americana artists died Tuesday at the age of 73.

Hal Willner, 'SNL' Staple And Acclaimed Music Producer, Has Died

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Hal Willner, 'SNL' Staple And Acclaimed Music Producer, Has Died

April 7, 2020 • The multi-faceted and musically voracious producer died one day after his 64th birthday, which was Monday, at home in New York City. He had symptoms consistent with those caused by COVID-19.

Andrea Bocelli To Perform In An Empty Duomo Cathedral On Easter Sunday

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Andrea Bocelli To Perform In An Empty Duomo Cathedral On Easter Sunday

April 7, 2020 • The Italian star will sing songs like "Ave Maria" live from the empty halls of one the world's most famous churches.

The Enduring Afterglow Of Ravi Shankar's Life In Music

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The Enduring Afterglow Of Ravi Shankar's Life In Music

April 7, 2020 • Ravi Shankar took Indian classical music to world stages and introduced the sitar to Western audiences. His influence can still be felt today, 100 years after his birth.

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Case Against Universal Music Over Warehouse Fire Dismissed

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Case Against Universal Music Over Warehouse Fire Dismissed

April 7, 2020 • The suit, prompted by an investigation from the Times last year, had been whittled down to just one plaintiff.

9th Wonder Breaks Down His Beats For Kendrick Lamar's 'Duckworth.'

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