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Latin music scores with chart-topping 鈥楧espacito鈥�When the song 'Despacito,' by singer Luis Fonsi and rapper Daddy Yankee,聽reached No. 1, it became the first mostly Spanish-language song to do so since the mid-1990s track 'Macarena,' by Los del R铆o.
To really understand the American psyche, press playFrom Helen Reddy to Kendrick Lamar, musicians have long captured the current zeitgeist through songs that become rallying cries for movements and anthems for generations.聽
Alt-rock crosses over to classical settingThe band聽Sigur R贸s performing as part of a聽Los Angeles Philharmonic festival is just the latest instance of an alternative rock act crossing over into a classical setting.
Chuck Berry's influence on rock 'n roll was incalculableBerry, who died on Saturday, inspired a generation of musicians -- from Keith Richards and George Harrison to Bruce Springsteen and Pete Townshend -- with his relatable lyrics and ecstatic, guitar-driven sound.
First LookRemembering Mr. Superharp: James Cotton's blast-furnace sound burns onThe legendary harmonica player might no longer be with us, but his legacy will continue reverberating even longer and louder than his iconic sound did during his 60-year career.
First LookStradivarius violin recovered from 1980 theft heard in concert for first timeAfter a year of restoration, the Ames Stradivarius violin stolen from violinist Roman Totenberg returned to the stage at a private concert in New York on Monday.聽
Arts orgs honor birthdays of living musical legends2016 and upcoming 2017 events are honoring the birthdays of Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and John Adams, three music composers that are called comparable to musicians of centuries past such as聽Bach and Beethoven.
Adele dedicates album win to Beyonc茅: Why mega female solo stars are having a momentThe two singers, as well as fellow female singers Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift, have all found massive success. But why there still so few women in the music industry overall?
Pre-Grammys, album forms are fluid, streaming growsAhead of the 2017 Grammys, the form of an album continues to change and streaming services continue to dominate music.聽Beyonc茅 has received the most Grammy nominations with nine.
First LookCountry at the Grammys: Why nods for singers in new artist, album categories are unusualAhead of the Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, some are intrigued by Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris making the cut for the best new artist prize. Meanwhile, Sturgill Simpson's album of the year nod is making others sit up and take notice.
Super Bowl bounce: Lady Gaga announces world tour after halftime showLady Gaga will tour in 2017 and digital sales of her music went up following her halftime performance on Feb. 5. The halftime show has become one of the biggest platforms ever for recording artists.
Lady Gaga's halftime show started above the stadium and political fray. Should it have stayed there?Lady Gaga's Super Bowl halftime show included impressive athletic stunts, but some critics were disappointed the performer didn't express more political views during the show.
13-year-old jazz pianist Joey Alexander goes back to the GrammysAlexander received two Grammy nominations last year. Now he's nominated for best improvised jazz solo at this year's ceremony, which will air on CBS on Feb. 12.
First LookRadiohead tour: What makes 'A Moon Shaped Pool' a hit?Radiohead have announced 2017 American tour dates after releasing the critically acclaimed 2016 album 'A Moon Shaped Pool,' which critics called 'gorgeously orchestrated,' with the group having 'rarely ... sounded surer of its strengths.'
Will Beyonce's 'Lemonade' dominate at Grammy Awards?Artists including John Legend and Carrie Underwood will perform at the 2017 Grammy Awards ceremony, for which Beyonce has received the most nominations following the release of her 2016 critically acclaimed album 'Lemonade.'
Ed Sheeran releases two new songs following massive success of 2014 album 'x'Singer Ed Sheeran recently released two new songs, 'Castle On The Hill' and 'Shape Of You.' His album 'x' became a bestseller and was the source for the Grammy Award-winning song 'Thinking Out Loud.'
See what 2016 hit duo received almost as many iHeartRadio Music Awards noms as DrakeThe Chainsmokers, who have released such hit songs as 'Closer' and 'Roses,' have received 11 nominations for the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The ceremony will be held on March 5.
Hip-hop acts ScHoolboy Q and Future join composer Hans Zimmer in 2017 Coachella lineupThe festival will be headlined by Beyonc茅 and Kendrick Lamar, among others. Observers have noted the inclusion of more hip-hop artists this year, while Coachella organizers surprised many by including movie composer Hans Zimmer in the lineup.
Shawn Mendes vaults from social media to mainstream with live albumMendes has released a work based on his September 2016 concert. The singer also released an album, 'Illuminations,' this past fall.
First LookNo 'Fire and Rain' in Philippines: James Taylor cancels Manila concertThe Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter has canceled a concert in Manila in protest of extrajudicial killings during President Rodrigo Duterte's war against drugs.聽