Zofia Posmysz, whose Holocaust story reached opera stage, dies at 98
Her semi-autobiographical novel, “The Passenger,” centered on the reunion of an Auschwitz survivor and her former Nazi guard and inspired a noted opera.
A defiant orchestra of Ukrainian artists hopes Putin can hear them
Refugees and musicians unite as the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, led by conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson, wraps up its inaugural tour at the Kennedy Center.
Sam Gooden, founding member of the Impressions soul group, dies at 87
He was a founding member of the influential soul group, which recorded 1960s hits including "Keep on Pushing" and "People Get Ready."
Judith Durham, who sang with Australia’s the Seekers, dies at 79
Her Australian quartet recorded 1960s hits such as "Georgy Girl." Her admirers included Elton John, who once said she had "the purest voice in popular music."
The Glory Fires revisit a Southern past to inspire the present
The Birmingham-based trio is performing punk rock anthems from a new album on resistance at Comet Ping Pong on Aug. 12.
Clarisa Kimskii shook up her whole life; now she goes with the flow
The DJ-producer is playing the first anniversary party for Noxeema Jackson, a D.C. event series that celebrates queer and trans people of color.
4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days
The Kid Laroi, Hiatus Kaiyote, the Zolas and Blk Odyssy perform.
Lamont Dozier, who helped define the Motown sound, dies at 81
He was part of a songwriting trio that churned out hit after hit in the 1960s, including “Heat Wave” and “Baby Love.”
Olivia Newton-John, pop singer and ‘Grease’ star, dies at 73
The sugar-sweet performer with a string of No. 1 hits was also an advocate for cancer research.
Gil Shaham, the NSO and Mother Nature take Wolf Trap by storm
Russian American conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya joined the National Symphony Orchestra for a muggy evening of Smetana, Tchaikovsky and Dvorak.
Charli XCX returns to pop-rave roots with extravaganza at the Anthem
The singer-songwriter entered her own realm during the final date of the U.S. tour in support of this year’s “Crash.”
Kendrick Lamar rewrites the rules of the rap show
His concert at Capital One Arena was a theatrical spectacle and not just a parade of hits.
How a Phoenix record store owner set the audiophile world on fire
MoFi claimed its expensive reissues were purely analog reproductions. It had been deceiving its customer base for years.
Archie Roach, a mesmerizing voice of Indigenous Australia, dies at 66
His debut single, “Took the Children Away,” became an anthem for the "Stolen Generations," the Indigenous Australians who were forcibly taken from their homes.
Rage Against the Machine’s seething poetry now sounds like prophecy
At Capital One Arena on Tuesday, the revolutionary rock band’s decades-old lyrics about resisting capitalism and fighting systemic oppression felt more potent than ever.
10 minutes on the telephone with the inimitable Erykah Badu
Ahead of this year’s Summer Spirit festival, the headliner talks about loyalty, empathy, twerking with Megan Thee Stallion and more.
‘Punk pixie’ Mundy brings an art-inspired show to the Black Cat
The DMV native is celebrating the release of their new album, 'Future Nature.'
Bruce Springsteen fans face $5,000 tickets — and a ‘crisis of faith’
Bruce Springsteen fans are questioning their hero after tickets for his upcoming tour were being sold for as much as $5,000.
Mo Ostin, who brought star musicians to Warner records, dies at 95
He brought on talented and original performers and let them remain talented and original, whether Jimi Hendrix and Neil Young or R.E.M. and Green Day.
William Hudson, longtime conductor of Fairfax Symphony, dies at 89
He led the ensemble for 36 years, dramatically increasing its scope and consistency.