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Jacob Collier enlisted 100,000 concertgoers on his way to more Grammy nods
LONDON (AP) — Six-time Grammy Award winner Jacob Collier, a fresh voice in contemporary jazz, took an unexpected approach to the final installment of the four-part album series, “Djesse Vol. 4.” Each volume features collaborations with artists across the globe. But this time,...
André 3000's alt-jazz, 'no bars' solo album stunned fans. Now, it's up for Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — No one was expecting it. Late last year, André 3000 released his debut solo album, “New Blue Sun,” 18 years after his legendary rap group Outkast's last studio album, “Idlewild.” But “New Blue Sun” has “no bars,” he jokes. It's a divergence from rap...
Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko proves the tide is changing in Latin trap. Grammy nom backs it up
NEW YORK (AP) — Who are the top reggaeton musicians in the world? Or throughout history? Does Bad Bunny come to mind? Daddy Yankee? What about Wisin & Yandel, Rauw Alejandro, Farruko and J Balvin? For years, it seems, urbano music has been defined solely by its male...
A mix of merriment, music and mayhem makes panto a beloved British holiday tradition
LONDON (AP) — Here’s a recipe as essential to Christmas in Britain as turkey, tinsel and mince pies. Mix a fairy-tale plot with topical references, slapstick, song, dance and double entendres. Drench in sequins and spangles, mix vigorously, add some noisy audience participation,...
AP's top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch
NEW YORK (AP) — Once you've made your way through AP's list of 2024's best films and dried those tears after bingeing “I Am: Celine Dion” — we won't judge — it's time to hand over the remote. Here are 10 of The Associated Press’ favorite music documentaries of the year,...
Kane Brown 'gave everything' on his new album, 'The High Road.' The journey home meant experimenting
NEW YORK (AP) — Kane Brown is in his new home studio just outside Nashville, preparing to have the first sit-down conversation about his fourth studio album, “The High Road.” It's a fitting title, because pounding the pavement is something he's more than familiar with. A few short days ago,...
Rock pioneer Brenda Lee shines in new documentary. 'I just wanted to sing'
NEW YORK (AP) — Come and take a trip to the giddy birth of rock ‘n’ roll through the eyes of one of its pioneers — Brenda Lee. The “I'm Sorry” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” hitmaker who shared stages with both Elvis Presley and the Beatles is a guide to...
Today in History: December 15, the Bill of Rights takes effect
Today is Sunday, Dec. 15, the 350th day of 2024. There are 16 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, went into effect following ratification by Virginia. Also on...
AP's top under-the-radar albums of 2024: Mabe Fratti, Arooj Aftab, Blood Incantation and more
NEW YORK (AP) — At the end of every year, when critics rush to compile their best of the year lists, great art inevitably gets overlooked. A top 10 list doesn't leave a lot of room for discovery and, in music, that sometimes means the most innovative records lose out to make room for other...
How Timothée Chalamet transformed into Bob Dylan
NEW YORK (AP) — How many roads must a man walk down to play Bob Dylan? Quite a few, at least, if you're Timothée Chalamet. Off and on for some six years, Chalamet has been obsessively working toward his performance in “A Complete Unknown.” He has visited Dylan's childhood...
