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‘The Velvet Underground’ Review: And Me, I’m in a Rock ’n’ Roll Band

Todd Haynes’s documentary paints a jagged, revelatory portrait of the New York avant-garde scene of the 1960s.

By A.O. Scott

The Music Lost to Coronavirus, Part 3

Remembering Jacob Desvarieux, John Davis and Chucky Thompson.

Dottie Dodgion, a Standout Drummer in More Ways Than One, Dies at 91

At a time when a female jazz percussionist was a rarity, she played with Benny Goodman and went on to work with Marian McPartland and other big names.

By Richard Sandomir

Paddy Moloney, Piper Who Led Revival of Irish Music, Dies at 83

The Chieftains, the band he fronted for nearly 60 years, toured the world, collaborated with rock stars and helped spark a musical renaissance.

By Richard Sandomir

Andrea Martin, R&B Songwriter, Dies at 49

She co-wrote hits for En Vogue, Toni Braxton and other artists in the 1990s and 2000s and was also a singer, releasing an album.

By Annabelle Williams

Adele Announces ‘30,’ Her First Album in Six Years

The singer’s long-awaited return will start this week, with the release of a single, “Easy on Me,” followed by a new album on Nov. 19, she announced on Wednesday.

By Joe Coscarelli

The Charts

Taylor Swift Returns to No. 1 With Autographed ‘Fearless’ CDs

The singer-songwriter’s “Fearless (Taylor’s Version),” the rerecorded edition of her breakthrough 2008 LP, surged to the top of Billboard’s album chart.

By Ben Sisario

‘We’ll All Move On’: Kanye West Lists Wyoming Ranch for Sale and Residents Shrug

Two years ago, the rapper set into motion a plan to turn Cody, Wyo., into a factory town for his company. Now, he may be saying goodbye to all that.

By Jonah E. Bromwich

Passing the Time With a Piano-Playing Pilot

As a pilot with United Airlines, Beau Brant flies North American routes. At every layover, he looks to play a mix of jazz, classical and more for his crew and strangers.

By Carl Fincke

American League Championship Series

Why Are the Boston Red Sox Singing ‘Dancing on My Own’?

A dance club anthem has become the unexpected soundtrack of a red-hot team. Credit (or blame) goes to a backup catcher.

By Joe Lemire