The New York Times - Louder: A Harrowing Story, Told in Song

The Beatific Re-emergence of Beverly Glenn-Copeland

A conversation about his winding path to a receptive, ready audience — and how music can be a bulwark against cynicism and trauma.

Where Is Country Music Making Room for Women?

Nashville remains challenging for women artists. But some rising performers are breaking through on radio — and TikTok.

Tina Turner and Jay-Z Lead Rock Hall of Fame’s 2021 Inductees

Foo Fighters, the Go-Go’s, Carole King and Todd Rundgren were also voted in, meaning nearly half of the 15 individuals in this year’s class are women.

By Ben Sisario

Bob Dylan Center, Featuring Archival Materials, to Open in 2022

Following the acquisition of the singer-songwriter’s once-secret archives in 2016, a Tulsa-based foundation will put lyrics, photos and films on display in Oklahoma.

By Joe Coscarelli

Il Divo Tenor’s Ex-Wife Sues Him, Citing Sexual and Physical Abuse

Sébastien Izambard exerted “coercive control” over Renée Izambard and subjected her to years of psychological abuse and torture, she said.

By Melena Ryzik

The Charts

DJ Khaled Reaches No. 1 With ‘Khaled Khaled’

The album, titled after the star’s full name, has guest appearances by Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, Justin Bieber and more than a dozen others.

By Ben Sisario

Critic’s Notebook

Bach Invented. Now a Pianist Is Trying to Match Him.

With “Inventions/Reinventions,” Dan Tepfer fills out Bach’s missing two-part inventions with daring free improvisations.

By Anthony Tommasini

Critic’s Notebook

Come to the Cabaret, Old Chum. Or at Least Stream It.

New concerts from Sutton Foster, Jeremy Jordan and Marilyn Maye offer examples of what the most intimate art form can and can’t do.

By Jesse Green

Review: A ‘Party in the Bardo’ for a City in Transition

At the Park Avenue Armory, Laurie Anderson and Jason Moran gathered fellow artists to conjure a sonic environment haunted by the pandemic.

By Joshua Barone

‘Rockfield: The Studio on the Farm’ Review: Rockers Ripping It Up

A documentary explores the Welsh farm-turned-studio, Rockfield, where Black Sabbath, the Stone Roses and others made music.

By Glenn Kenny

Lloyd Price, ‘Personality’ Hitmaker, Is Dead at 88

His “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” was a rhythm-and-blues smash that hooked white listeners in 1952, anticipating the rise of rock ’n’ roll. Even bigger records would follow.

By Joe Coscarelli

Curtis Fuller, Powerful Voice on Jazz Trombone, Is Dead at 88

He was a fixture on the New York jazz scene since shortly after his arrival in 1957. He also made his mark as a composer.

By Giovanni Russonello

Anita Lane, Rocker Who Was More Than a Muse, Is Dead at 61

Ms. Lane was Nick Cave’s collaborator and girlfriend during his formative period and helped define his sound. She also made records of her own.

By Neil Genzlinger

Pervis Staples, Who Harmonized With the Staple Singers, Dies at 85

He sang alongside his father and sisters as his family’s gospel group achieved renown in the late 1950s and ’60s.

By Alex Traub

Ed Ward, Rock Critic and Historian, Is Dead at 72

His reviews for Crawdaddy, Rolling Stone and Creem were admired. But his tough criticism at The Austin American-Statesman inspired a “Dump Ed Ward” movement.

By Richard Sandomir

Tawny Kitaen, Star of 1980s Music Videos, Dies at 59

Ms. Kitaen gained fame for her carefree spirit and sultry dancing in music videos for bands like Whitesnake and Ratt and her role in the movie “Bachelor Party.”

By Maria Cramer