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Toumani Diabaté, Malian Kora Virtuoso, Dies at 58
A 71st-generation master of the West African instrument, Diabaté pushed beyond tradition, playing alongside Björk, Taj Mahal, Damon Albarn, Ali Farka Touré, and others
https://pitchfork.com/news/toumani-diabate-malian-kora-virtuoso-dies-at-58
Pharrell Williams Carries Torch at Paris 2024 Olympics
A surprise addition to the torch-bearing relay ahead of tonight’s opening ceremony
https://pitchfork.com/news/pharrell-williams-carries-torch-at-paris-2024-olympics
Navy Blue Announces Memoirs in Armour, Shares Video for New Song: Watch
The rapper returns next week with a new independent album
https://pitchfork.com/news/navy-blue-announces-memoirs-in-armour-shares-video-for-new-song-watch
Nick León and Erika de Casier Share New Song “Bikini”: Listen
A collaboration that Erika de Casier previewed at Primavera Sound Barcelona
https://pitchfork.com/news/nick-leon-and-erika-de-casier-share-new-song-bikini-listen
8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Ice Spice, Klein, Wand, and More
Stream new releases from Ice Spice, Klein, Wand, Porter Robinson, Nathan Bowles Trio, Cults, KMRU, and Robber Robber
https://pitchfork.com/news/8-new-albums-you-should-listen-to-now-ice-spice-klein-wand
Veeze Announces the Worst Tour Ever
The Detroit rapper will play his North American shows with support from Karrahbooo, Wizz Havinn, and Star Bandz
https://pitchfork.com/news/veeze-announces-the-worst-tour-ever
Karate Announce First New Album in 20 Years, Share New Songs: Listen
Make It Fit follows the Boston jazz-rock band’s 2004 full-length Pockets
https://pitchfork.com/news/karate-announce-first-new-album-in-20-years-share-new-songs-listen
Mercury Prize 2024 Shortlist: Charli XCX, Beth Gibbons, Nia Archives, and More
Berwyn, the Last Dinner Party, Barry Can’t Swim, and Corinne Bailey Rae are also among the nominees for the year’s best British or Irish album
Cher Announces the First Installment of Her New Memoir
Part one of Cher arrives this autumn, with a second volume due out in 2025
https://pitchfork.com/news/cher-announces-the-first-installment-her-new-memoir
Listen to Two New SOPHIE Songs
“Berlin Nightmare,” featuring Evita Manji, and “One More Time,” featuring Popstar, are the latest previews of the posthumous album SOPHIE
John Mayall, the “Godfather of British Blues,” Dies at 90
Mayall nurtured the craft and careers of Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, and many more
https://pitchfork.com/news/john-mayall-the-godfather-of-british-blues-dies-at-90
Black Belt Eagle Scout Starts GoFundMe After “Medical Emergency” Forces Show Cancellations
Katherine Paul says she is “unable to work for the foreseeable future” after a suspected diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
Touché Amoré Announce Tour and First Album Since 2020, Share New Video: Watch
Julien Baker and Lou Barlow guest on the Los Angeles post-hardcore band’s Spiral in a Straight Line
https://pitchfork.com/news/touche-amore-announce-first-album-since-2020-share-new-video-watch
Karen O and Danger Mouse Announce Lux Prima Reissue, Share Song: Listen
New song “Super Breath” and their cover of Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day” round out the reissue
https://pitchfork.com/news/karen-o-and-danger-mouse-announce-lux-prima-reissue-share-song-listen
Snoop Dogg to Carry Torch for Paris 2024 Olympics
The rapper will bear the Olympic flame for its final stretch before the opening cereamony
https://pitchfork.com/news/snoop-dogg-to-carry-torch-for-paris-2024-olympics
Neil Young, After Canceling Crazy Horse Tour Dates, to Perform at Farm Aid 2024
Young and his band canceled concerts due to an unspecified illness, but the musician will return to the stage in September in New York
Tim Reaper and Kloke Announce Hyperdub Album, Share New Song: Listen
The jungle music artists come together for new album In Full Effect
https://pitchfork.com/news/tim-reaper-and-kloke-announce-hyperdub-album-share-new-song-listen
Burial Scores New Harmony Korine Movie Baby Invasion
The producer’s first original score will debut, with the film, at Venice Film Festival
https://pitchfork.com/news/burial-scores-new-harmony-korine-movie-baby-invasion
Mclusky Sign to Ipecac for New Album
More than 20 years on, the trio is in the studio making a follow-up to The Difference Between Me and You Is That I’m Not on Fire
https://pitchfork.com/news/mclusky-sign-to-ipecac-for-new-album
Alex Ross Perry’s New Pavement Movie to Premiere at Venice Film Festival
Pavements mixes footage from Perry’s Pavement musical with elements of biopic and documentary, starring Joe Keery, Jason Schwartzman, Tim Heidecker, and more
https://pitchfork.com/news/alex-ross-perrys-pavement-movie-to-premiere-at-venice-film-festival