Famously known as the “King of Oud,” Mr. Hussein was considered one of the giants of modern Somali music. He had the novel coronavirus.
Tag: Music
‘What Rhymes With Purell?’ Franglais Rappers Push Language Boundaries in Quebec
Critics in Montreal say hip-hop artists mixing French and English are threatening the future of the French language in the majority Francophone province.
Krzysztof Penderecki, Polish Composer With Cinematic Flair, Dies at 86
Mr. Penderecki’s modernist compositions turned up in films like “The Exorcist” and influenced a generation of edgy rock musicians.
Singalongs From Windowsills Lift Spirits During Coronavirus Crisis
Following an example set by Europeans who sang from balconies, some homebound Americans are communally belting out tunes from their windows.
Aurlus Mabele, Congolese King of Soukous Music, Dies at 66
His up-tempo hits and high-wattage performances were highlighted by spectacular dance moves. He contracted the coronavirus and died in Paris.
The Hottest Parties in Town Are Now Online
As many are quarantining or socially distancing themselves to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the party has moved to social media.
When the Show Must Go On, Even Amid a Coronavirus Outbreak
Learning to perform without live audiences, or sometimes even theaters, as artists adapt to trying circumstances.
Goo Hara, K-Pop Star of the Group Kara, Is Found Dead
The 28-year-old singer, known as Hara, was found in her home on Sunday in Seoul, South Korea.
BTS, the K-Pop Superstars, Must Serve in South Korea’s Military
Able-bodied men in the country must register to spend about two years in the armed forces, as part of a conscription system seen as crucial to the country’s defense against North Korea.
Caught in U.S.-China Crossfire, Eastman Orchestra Cancels Tour
The renowned music school decided to cancel a tour of China after facing pressure from students and alumni upset over Beijing’s denial of visas to three South Korean students.