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Music Is The Peacekeeper Of The World! August 2020

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The Small, Black-Owned Record Label That Made a Big Impact in 1970s D.C. August 12, 2020
A new compilation of music released on Black Fire Records is a vital link between jazz and go-go, the city’s official genre.
By Giovanni Russonello
R. Kelly Allies Accused of Using Arson and Bribery to Silence Witness August 12, 2020
Prosecutors say one defendant set fire to a car parked outside the house of a woman who had publicly accused the singer of abuse.
By Nicole Hong
Trini Lopez, Singing Star Who Mixed Musical Styles, Dies at 83 August 11, 2020
His blend of American folk, Latin and rockabilly music captivated listeners worldwide. His secret: arrangements that people could dance to. He died of Covid-19.
By Jim Farber
Cue Up the Shirelles: Cousin Brucie Is Back at WABC-AM Radio August 11, 2020
Bruce Morrow, who some fans thought would retire after leaving SiriusXM this month, is returning, at age 84, to the station where he worked in the 1960s.
By Julia Jacobs
Gloria Estefan Wants to Get Inside Your Head August 11, 2020
The Latin-pop innovator studied psychology and never gave up her fascination with the mind. She shared her list of cultural must-haves while preparing to release her 14th solo album.
By Lindsay Zoladz