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Music Is The Peacekeeper Of The World! March 2020

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Joe Diffie, Grammy-Winning Country Music Star, Dies at 61 March 30, 2020
He was known for his ballads and honky-tonk singles, like “Home” and “Pickup Man.” On Friday, he announced that he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
By Jon Caramanica
The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ Earns the Year’s Biggest Debut Week March 30, 2020
The album had 221 million streams and sold 275,000 copies via a variety of bundles with merchandise and tickets to a tour that may have to be postponed.
By Ben Sisario
Joe Diffie, Grammy-Winning Country Music Star, Dies at 61 March 30, 2020
He was known for his ballads and honky-tonk singles, like “Home” and “Pickup Man.” On Friday, he announced that he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
By The Associated Press
Mike Longo, Jazz Pianist, Composer and Educator, Dies at 83 March 29, 2020
Best known for his long association with Dizzy Gillespie, Mr. Longo, who died of the coronavirus, also led a big band and promoted the work of other musicians.
By Steve Smith
Ray Mantilla, Percussionist Who Transcended Genres, Dies at 85 March 28, 2020
He was adept at a range of instruments, particularly the congas and timbales, and he could make himself at home in almost any ensemble.
By Giovanni Russonello