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Roy Ayers, jazz-soul legend whose music was heavily sampled by younger artists, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, the jazz-soul vibraphonist and bandleader behind 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' whose music became the backbone for younger artists, dies at age 84.Los Angeles Times - 6h -
Roy Ayers, Vibraphonist Who Injected Soul Into Jazz, Dies at 84
He helped introduce a funkier strain of the music in the 1970s. He also had an impact on hip-hop: His “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has been sampled nearly 200 times.The New York Times - 6h -
Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has diedABC News - 6h -
Roy Ayers, jazz-funk pioneer behind Everybody Loves the Sunshine, dies aged 84
Family announces on Facebook that the musician died in New York City after a long illness. Roy Ayers , the jazz-funk pioneer whose hit Everybody Loves the Sunshine has become a summer staple ...The Guardian - 15h -
Roy Ayers, legendary 'Everyone Loves the Sunshine' musician, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, the legendary vibraphonist and musician behind 1976’s album “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” has died.NBC News - 11h -
Roy Ayers, Everybody Loves the Sunshine musician, dies at 84
Ayers was a huge influence on other artists including Pharrell Williams, Mary J Blige and Common.BBC News - 9h -
Mel Bochner, Conceptual Artist Who Played With Language, Dies at 84
His early work made use of unexpected materials like pennies and masking tape. Later, he created trenchant word paintings that provoked and delighted.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77ABC News - Feb. 18 -
Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis celebrates a major milestone
World-renowned jazz musician Wynton Marsalis tells "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King about building the historic Frederick P. Rose Hall, the artist who inspired him, and more.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Rockstar Pays Tribute To GTA 4 Radio Station Host Roy Ayers Who Just Passed Away
The music world lost a legend this week, when Roy Ayers passed away at the age of 84. The jazz-funk pioneer was also the voice of Fusion FM, the in-game radio station in GTA IV.. Rockstar Games ...GameSpot - 7h -
Dickson Despommier Dies at 84; Championed Farming in Skyscrapers
A Columbia microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84
He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Soul singer Angie Stone dies in a car crash at 63
The star, who had been in the Sequence before solo hit Wish I Didn’t Miss You, has died from her injuries in Alabama. Singer Angie Stone, known for her hit Wish I Didn’t Miss You, has died at the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Patsy Grimaldi, Whose Name Became Synonymous With Pizza, Dies at 93
His coal-oven pizzeria in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge has drawn patrons from New York City and beyond.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
James Harrison, whose blood plasma saved 2.4M babies, dies at 88
James Harrison, who was credited with saving 2.4 million babies through blood plasma donations over six decades, has died at 88ABC News - 2d -
James Harrison, Whose Antibodies Helped Millions, Dies at 88
James Harrison earned the nickname “The Man With the Golden Arm” because his blood had a rare antibody that may have helped more than two million babies in Australia.The New York Times - 1d -
Carlos Diegues, Filmmaker Who Celebrated Brazil’s Diversity, Dies at 84
Seeking to shed the gauzy influence of Hollywood and focus on Brazil’s ethnic richness and troubled history, he helped forge a new path for his country’s cinema.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Hal Hirshorn, Artist of Otherworldly Photos and Paintings, Dies at 60
A ubiquitous presence in New York’s art world, he also existed outside it, using 19th-century techniques to create ethereal, haunting images.The New York Times - 8h -
'Are we legends yet?': Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson on 50 years of music and sisterhood
The veteran rock band is resuming a tour it called off last year after Ann Wilson was diagnosed with cancer.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88
Much-loved singer known for Killing Me Softly With His Song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and duets with Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson, had suffered a stroke in 2016. Roberta Flack – a ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Angie Stone, soul singer behind hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You," dies in crash
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.CBS News - 5d -
Angie Stone, Hip-Hop Pioneer Turned Neo-Soul Singer, Dies at 63
After having success as a member of the Sequence, an early female rap group, she re-emerged in the 1990s as a practitioner of sultry, laid-back R&B.The New York Times - 4d -
Australian ‘man with the golden arm’, whose rare blood saved 2.4m babies, dies at 88
James Harrison rolled up his sleeve more than 1,100 times to give his plasma, which was used in life-saving anti-D medication. James Harrison, the Australian known as “the man with the golden arm” ...The Guardian - 2d -
Artist behind "Wish I Didn't Miss You," Angie Stone, dies in car crash
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Angie Stone was killed in a car crash Saturday in Alabama. She's maybe best known for the hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You," and was a member of the all-female hip-hop ...CBS News - 4d -
Why are more younger adults getting cancer?
Cases of breast, colorectal and other cancers are surging in the under 50sBBC News - Feb. 26 -
Ukraine or Russia: Whose Side Is Trump On?
Nick asks former UK foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
The teacher whose specialist subject is rugby
Ex-teacher Matt Sherratt is tasked with improving a struggling Wales side over the final three matches of the Six Nations.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
"Whose Canal Is It?" | 60 Minutes Archive
Morley Safer visited the Panama Canal Zone in 1974, which at the time was owned by the U.S. 60 Minutes reported on the story behind the U.S. possession of a vital waterway, and Panama's struggle to ...CBS News - 1d -
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Seven restaurants to sample Spain’s hottest new chefs – without blowing the budget
The country is home to some of the world’s best modern cuisine, and these trailblazers serve inventive dishes at affordable prices. Since 2002, Spain’s gastronomic year has kicked off at Madrid ...The Guardian - 3d -
New Jersey man killed younger brother in a 'fit of madness,' officials say
Matthew Hertgen was in a “fit of madness” and experiencing “terrifying visions” when he allegedly murdered his younger brother in his Princeton, New Jersey, apartment.NBC News - 3h -
Mascherano hails Messi as Miami's 'soul' in draw
Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano has praised his team for its "soul" after it overcame a first-half red card to earn a draw against New York City FC at Chase Stadium on Saturday to kick ...ESPN - Feb. 23 -
Soulful songstress Roberta Flack dead at 88
Singer Roberta Flack, whose signature voice and soulful interpretations catapulted her to the top of the charts and influenced generations, has died. She was 88.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Fears of ICE Raids Turn Streets Quiet in Heavily Hispanic Part of NYC
In Corona, a once-vibrant New York City enclave home to generations of Latino immigrants, the threat of mass deportations has made many residents afraid to go outside.The New York Times - 4d -
Butler earns 84-72 win against DePaul
Led by Pierre Brooks' 24 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 84-72ABC News - Feb. 22 -
UTSA earns 84-56 win over Rice
Led by Marcus Millender's 25 points, the UTSA Roadrunners defeated the Rice Owls 84-56ABC News - 3d -
Extended Look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A!
Here’s an extended look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about this title, slated for release in late 2025!GameSpot - Feb. 27 -
At This Architectural Gem, an Artist Was Present. Horses, Too.
The performance artist Marina Abramovic celebrated the announcement of a new cultural center in a private home designed by the famed Mexican architect Luis Barragán.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
The artist Charles Gaines, his beauty and poignance
The poignance of Gaines' practice lies in his ability to form entirely new, generative structures — a mindset with profound implications beyond art-making.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Realize Music launches singing-wellness app
Realize Music has launched its singing-wellness app, Realize Music: Sing is now available exclusively on Meta Quest in North America.VentureBeat - Feb. 23
