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Sean Paul Is Still Busy

The song is a giddy exaltation of oscillating hips in full swing, of beautiful backsides and the beautiful forms they…

Sports

Japan’s Enduring ‘Sound of Summer’

Created 75 years ago for the country’s prestigious high school baseball tournament, Yuji Koseki’s “The Crown Will Shine on You”…

World

Why Nina Simone Was Always Ahead of Her Time

A recently unearthed live version of “Blues for Mama,” written by Simone and Abbey Lincoln in the 1960s, took on…

World

An Exclamatory Playlist!

Wham! Neu! “Oh! Darling” and more artists and songs that make a statement.

World

How the Indigo Girls Brought Barbie ‘Closer to Fine’

A 1989 song about soul searching has maintained cultural relevance for three decades, but the band has also long been…

World

7 New Songs You Should Hear Now

Listen to tracks by Palehound, Sampha, the Armed and more.

World

Coco Lee, ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ and ‘Mulan’ Singer, Dies at 48

A pop star across Asia by her early 20s, Ms. Lee reached international recognition with an Oscar-nominated song in 2001.

World

Gardening Is Hard Work. Music Can Help.

Our garden expert shares the playlist that has helped her stay motivated while working outdoors — starting with James Brown…

World

Judge Delays Decision on Hong Kong’s Request to Ban Protest Song Online

The government, seeking a broad order to stop the internet distribution of “Glory to Hong Kong,” will return to court…

World

Cynthia Weil, Who Put Words to That ‘Lovin’ Feeling,’ Dies at 82

With her husband and songwriting partner, Barry Mann, she wrote lyrics for timeless hits by the Righteous Brothers, the Animals…

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