Mia Khoirunisa
- Music Production & Audio Engineering
- May 28, 2026
- 14 views
Monome Marks Two Decades of Innovation: A Look Back at the Grid-Based Music Pioneer
This week, Kelli Cain and Brian Crabtree are celebrating a significant milestone: the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking company and project, monome. For two decades, monome has been at the…
Aveline Kirana
- Classical & Opera
- May 25, 2026
- 23 views
Brian James Large, Visionary Opera Director and Television Pioneer, Dies at 87
Brian James Large, a towering figure in the world of opera and a groundbreaking television director whose work brought the grandeur of the stage to millions, passed away on May…
Muhammad Ibadurrohman
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- May 17, 2026
- 27 views
Richard Gottehrer: A Pioneer’s Enduring Legacy Across Music’s Evolving Landscape
Richard Gottehrer, a towering figure whose influence spans over six decades of music history, stands as a testament to innovation and artistic foresight, from co-founding the global independent distribution powerhouse…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- May 10, 2026
- 28 views
Richard Gottehrer: A Pioneer’s Unwavering Independent Spirit Shapes Modern Music Distribution
Richard Gottehrer, an industry icon whose career spans over 65 years, stands as a towering figure in rock and roll history, from crafting early pop hits to co-founding The Orchard,…
Reynand Wu
- Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B
- May 2, 2026
- 33 views
The Complex Legacy of Afrika Bambaataa: Hip-Hop Pioneer Dies Amidst Lingering Allegations
Afrika Bambaataa, the revered hip-hop pioneer whose foundational contributions to the genre shaped a global cultural phenomenon, has died at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacy profoundly complicated…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- April 22, 2026
- 43 views
Cuban Pioneer OVI Forges Landmark Partnership with Universal Music Latino, Signaling a New Era for Corridos Tumbados and Global Latin Music
In a significant development poised to reshape the trajectory of contemporary Latin music, OVI, the trailblazing Cuban artist and rapper known for his groundbreaking fusion of Cuban rhythms with Música…
Johan Budi
- Jazz & Blues News
- April 20, 2026
- 33 views
Legacy of a Jazz Visionary: Mike Westbrook OBE, Pioneer of European Orchestral Jazz, Dies at 90
The international jazz community is in mourning following the announcement of the death of Mike Westbrook OBE, a towering figure in European music whose career spanned more than six decades.…
- Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B
- April 18, 2026
- 40 views
Afrika Bambaataa, a Hip-Hop Pioneer Whose Legacy is Clouded by Sexual Abuse Allegations, Dies at 68
Afrika Bambaataa, the legendary hip-hop pioneer widely credited as one of the genre’s founding fathers, has died at the age of 68. Born Lance Taylor, the visionary DJ, producer, and…
- Jazz & Blues News
- April 12, 2026
- 37 views
Mike Westbrook OBE Renowned Jazz Composer and Pioneer of European Big Band Music Dies at 90
The international jazz community is mourning the loss of Mike Westbrook OBE, the visionary English pianist, composer, and bandleader who redefined the boundaries of orchestral jazz over a career spanning…
