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The ‘go big or stay home’ economy reshaping live music

Consumers will spend multiples of an annual streaming subscription for three hours of music at a giant stadium

17.07.2026 10

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Obituary. Abdullah Ibrahim, musician, 1934-2026

The South African jazz luminary produced anthems that came to define resistance against apartheid

20.06.2026 20

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Hendrix and the curse of the charismatic frontman

A recent court case over the rights to the rock star’s catalogue highlights the struggles of musicians seeking their due

09.05.2026 40

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Willie Colón, musician, 1950-2026

The virtuoso trombonist led urban salsa music with a gangster swagger

27.02.2026 20

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Lalo Schifrin, composer and jazz musician, 1932-2025

His ‘Mission: Impossible’ theme tune brought jazz’s sense of swing to the precisely timed synchronisation of film music

05.07.2025 30

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