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    The Music Nearly Lost to AIDS

    Listen to works by composers who died during the crisis, the focus of a New York Philharmonic concert.

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    Next Out of Prince’s Vaults: The Hits He Gave Away

    “Originals,” a collection of 15 demos for songs recorded by the Bangles, Kenny Rogers and Sinead O’Connor, is a rough draft of pop genius.

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      This Summer, Opera Grapples With Race

      “The Central Park Five” is now an opera. Other new works explore the Black Lives Matter era, identity and more issues long ignored by the art form.

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      Were You at Woodstock 1969?

      We want to see your photographs and keepsakes for a future project.

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    The Playlist: Cardi B Is Stressed, and 13 More New Songs

    Hear tracks by Sleater-Kinney, Katy Perry, Rosalía and others.

    By Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica, Giovanni Russonello and Caryn Ganz

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    New Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against R. Kelly

    The R&B; singer was charged with 11 more counts including aggravated criminal sexual assault against a minor.

    By Elizabeth A. Harris and Robert Chiarito

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    Pride Events: Here’s How to Celebrate

    From exhibitions to music and movies, we offer over 25 options for commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising and celebrating Pride Month.

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    12 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend

    Our guide to pop and rock shows and the best of live jazz happening this weekend and in the week ahead.

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    Leon Redbone, Idiosyncratic Throwback Singer, Is Dead at 69

    He drew songs from Tin Pan Alley, the Delta blues and other sources. In the late 1970s, he introduced them to the “Saturday Night Live” crowd.

    By Neil Genzlinger

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    ‘Echo in the Canyon’ Review: Capturing a California Musical Moment

    Stars from bands of the 1960s and beyond share their memories of a time and place that made lasting changes in popular music.

    By Helen T. Verongos

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    A 13-Year-Old Gospel Singer and the Hard Work of Making Music Your Life

    Mekhi Bratton’s grandma rides the train with him, two hours each way, to rehearse and perform.

    By Susan Dominus

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    Last of a Rare Breed: The Manhattan Piano Player

    Earl Rose, 72, still works in a forgotten New York nightlife of elegant sophistication.

    By Mark Binelli

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    The Nonstop Life (and Latin Beats) of Pedrito Martinez

    When you’re fluent in this many musical styles, the gigs never end.

    By Wesley Morris

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    Resonance Records to Stream Its Trove of Historical Jazz Albums

    Now in its 10th year, a label that has relied on CD and vinyl sales is putting its catalog on Apple Music, Spotify and other services.

    By Giovanni Russonello

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