In MemoriamTony Bennett, king of the American Songbook, dead at 96Walter Ray Watson • Jul 21, 2023The beloved singer and interpreter of pop standards won 20 Grammy awards over a career that touched eight decades.
In MemoriamBrazilian composer, pianist João Donato dies at 88The Associated Press • Jul 17, 2023He helped lay the groundwork for bossa nova but defied confinement to any single genre.
In MemoriamJane Birkin, British actress, singer and French icon, dies at 76Emma Bowman • Jul 17, 2023The London-born star, whose British accent and natural style charmed her adopted country of France, died on Sunday. Her fame rivals the Hermès luxury handbags named after her.
In MemoriamRick Froberg was the perfect punk vocalistJames Doubek • Jul 3, 2023Froberg's voice was unmistakable. In Hot Snakes and Drive Like Jehu, the frontman had the sweet mix of snarl and shrill.
In MemoriamGeorge Winston, pianist of pastoral scenes, has diedMichael J. West • Jun 7, 2023Winston's successful albums for Windham Hill Records made him one of the first stars of new age music.
In MemoriamAstrud Gilberto, 'Girl from Ipanema' singer, has diedElizabeth Blair • Jun 6, 2023One of the shining voices of bossa nova, the Brazilian artist made both herself and the song world famous with her beguiling rendition, kicking off an illustrious career.
In MemoriamCelebrities and the White House pay tribute to Tina TurnerAyana Archie • May 25, 2023President Joe Biden joined celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger and Angela Bassett, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role playing Turner in her biopic, in honoring the late singer.
In MemoriamTina Turner, rock and roll icon, dead at 83Annie Zaleski • May 24, 2023The pioneering vocalist, who played a pivotal role in the history of rock and soul music, had suffered a litany of health issues in recent years.
In MemoriamThe Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died Bill Chappell • May 19, 2023On seminal Smiths recordings in the 1980s, guitarist Johnny Marr said, "Andy reinvented what it is to be a bass guitar player." Rourke had been ill with pancreatic cancer. He was 59.
In MemoriamRita Lee, Os Mutantes singer and Brazilian rock pioneer, is dead at 75Lars Gotrich • May 10, 2023The singer and co-founder of the psychedelic group died at home in São Paulo.
