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Music Is The Peacekeeper Of The World! July 2019

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Chance the Rapper Really, Really Loves ‘The Lion King’ July 17, 2019
The rapper discusses the 1994 film’s impact on his life and his involvement in the 2019 remake.
By Aisha Harris
Johnny Clegg, South African Singer Who Battled Apartheid With Music, Is Dead at 66 July 16, 2019
With the bands Juluka and Savuka and as a solo artist, Mr. Clegg fused Western and African cultural influences and defied racial separation.
By Alan Cowell
J. Cole’s ‘Dreamers’ Finally Reaches No. 1 July 15, 2019
The third installment in the rapper’s series of collaborative albums topped the Billboard 200, and Machine Gun Kelly opened at No. 5.
By Joe Coscarelli
Jerry Lawson, Lead Singer of the Persuasions, Is Dead at 75 July 12, 2019
Mr. Lawson and his colleagues revived the lost art of a cappella singing and attracted a loyal following that included Joni Mitchell and Frank Zappa.
By Peter Keepnews
The Playlist: Beyoncé’s ‘Lion King’ Anthem, and 9 More New Songs July 12, 2019
Hear tracks by Billie Eilish and Justin Bieber, Jenny Hval, Angelica Garcia and others.
By Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica, Caryn Ganz and Giovanni Russonello