Muhammad Ibadurrohman
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- October 26, 2026
- 9 views
Kenny MacPherson, Veteran Music Publisher and Big Deal Music Co-Founder, Dies at 71
A Legacy Built on Audacity and Integrity MacPherson’s career was defined by an uncanny ability to identify "left-of-center" talent—artists who operated outside the mainstream machinery but who possessed the songwriting…
Indra Aziz
- Indie & Alternative Rock
- October 25, 2026
- 18 views
Derrick Harriott, Pioneering Jamaican Rocksteady and Reggae Icon, Dies at 87
The global music community is mourning the loss of Derrick Harriott, one of the foundational architects of Jamaican popular music, who passed away on October 24, 2026, at the age…
Reynand Wu
- Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B
- October 24, 2026
- 18 views
Afrika Bambaataa Dies At 68
The visionary producer, DJ, and community activist—born Lance Taylor—passed away on Thursday, April 9, in Pennsylvania. His legal counsel confirmed to the Associated Press that the cause of death was…
Aveline Kirana
- Classical & Opera
- October 24, 2026
- 19 views
Obituary: Legendary American Soprano Judith Blegen Dies at 85
Early Life and Formative Musical Education Born on April 27, 1941, in the rolling landscape of Fayette County, Kentucky, Judith Blegen’s journey to the world’s most prestigious opera houses began…
Lana Akmaluna
- Latin Music & Reggaeton
- October 8, 2026
- 29 views
Piero, Giant of Latin American Song, Dies at 81
The world of Latin American folk and protest music is in mourning following the death of Piero Antonio Franco De Benedictis, universally known simply as Piero, who has passed away…
- Classical & Opera
- October 3, 2026
- 46 views
Renowned Baritone Motti Kastón Dies at 64 Leaving Behind a Legacy of Artistic Excellence
The international opera community is mourning the loss of Motti Kastón, a distinguished baritone whose career spanned over three decades and bridged the gap between the demanding stages of the…
Nana Wu
- Global Music News & Chart Trends
- September 27, 2026
- 48 views
Chuck Varga, GWAR Founding Member, Dies at 68 After Cancer Battle
The death of the influential artist, known for his foundational role in the development of the iconic GWAR aesthetic, was confirmed on Friday, Sept. 25. The news was shared via…
- Indie & Alternative Rock
- September 21, 2026
- 66 views
Chad Gilbert, Guitarist and Co-Founder of Pop-Punk Trailblazers New Found Glory, Dies at 45
The international music community is in mourning following the death of Chad Gilbert, the visionary lead guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the seminal pop-punk band New Found Glory. Gilbert passed…
- Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B
- September 19, 2026
- 47 views
Afrika Bambaataa Dies At 68
The death of Lance Taylor, known globally by his moniker Afrika Bambaataa, marks the end of an era for hip-hop culture. According to reports confirmed by his legal counsel to…
Jia Lissa
- Electronic, EDM & Club Culture
- September 19, 2026
- 62 views
Pioneering UK Rapper and MOBO Award Winner Sway Dies at 44 in Ghana
The British music industry is mourning the loss of Derek Safo, widely known by his stage name Sway, who has died at the age of 44. The influential rapper, producer,…
