Richard Sterban, the Bass Singer for the Oak Ridge Boys, Dies at 83
Richard Sterban, a backup vocalist for Elvis Presley who went on to international acclaim as the bass singer for the Oak Ridge Boys, the country…
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Saturday Sessions: Chris Pierce performs
California native Chris Pierce’s music blends folk, blues and Americana. His latest album “Songs for the Heavy Hearted” debuted to rave reviews. Here’s Chris Pierce…
Lady Gaga’s family restaurant Joanne Trattoria celebrates singers on the rise
Joanne Trattoria empowers young singers to lift their voices. The cozy restuarant in New York City’s Upper West Side is run by Joe and Cynthia…
Asia’s Eurovision Contest Is Missing China, India, Pakistan, Indonesia and Japan
For a competition meant to introduce the diversity of Asian pop music to the world, the lineup for the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia has…
Geopolitics Looms Over Eurovision, but Not Its Asian Edition
Geopolitics have long intruded on the Eurovision Song Contest. But they were not really a factor as the event prepared to expand into Asia for…
World Culture Festival showcases theatre, music, dance
KARACHI: Children’s theatre, international film screenings, a jewellery design workshop and performances from around the world marked the 16th day of the Third World Culture…
U2’s Bono remembers teaming up with Dolly Parton for “Torn,” her final recording
There’s new music from beloved country star Dolly Parton, who died in August. Parton collaborated with U2 on “Torn,” her final recording before her death….
Offset Is Tired of Being Rap’s Bad Guy: ‘I Got Lost’
JOE COSCARELLI Let’s start with the title track, “GMFU.” This is the place you put years of angst, everything you’ve been through recently — Takeoff’s…
Eurovision Song Contest Asia: What to Know
The Eurovision Song Contest, Europe’s long-running singing competition, will expand into Asia for the first time on Saturday, with singers from 11 countries vying for…
Roger Taylor, Drummer for Duran Duran, Quits Band Because of Tinnitus
Roger Taylor, the longtime drummer for the British synth-pop group Duran Duran, will leave the band because of tinnitus, the group announced on Thursday. Duran…