Jia Lissa
- Electronic, EDM & Club Culture
- June 4, 2026
- 27 views
Ira Sandler, 1015 Folsom founder and San Francisco nightlife veteran, dies aged 73
The San Francisco nightlife community is mourning the loss of Ira Sandler, the revered owner and founder of the seminal nightclub 1015 Folsom, who passed away at the age of…
Aveline Kirana
- Classical & Opera
- June 1, 2026
- 31 views
Jean-Philippe Courtis, Celebrated Bass-Baritone and Educator, Dies at 68
The opera world is mourning the sudden passing of Jean-Philippe Courtis, a distinguished bass-baritone whose rich voice and profound musicality graced stages across Europe and left an indelible mark on…
Reynand Wu
- Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B
- May 31, 2026
- 32 views
Afrika Bambaataa Dies At 68
The pioneering rapper, DJ, and producer, whose birth name was Lance Taylor, passed away on Thursday, April 9, in Pennsylvania. His death was confirmed by his lawyer to the Associated…
- Classical & Opera
- May 25, 2026
- 36 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…
- Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B
- May 24, 2026
- 37 views
Afrika Bambaataa, Architect of Hip-Hop and Figure of Controversy, Dies at 68
Afrika Bambaataa, the visionary DJ, producer, and cultural architect widely credited as a founding father of hip-hop, has died at the age of 68. His passing on Thursday, April 9,…
- Electronic, EDM & Club Culture
- May 21, 2026
- 35 views
Philipp Jung, German DJ, Producer, and Co-Founder of Get Physical Music, Dies at 55
Philipp Jung, the influential German DJ, producer, and co-founder of the seminal electronic music label Get Physical Music, has passed away at the age of 55. His death marks the…
Lana Akmaluna
- Latin Music & Reggaeton
- May 20, 2026
- 35 views
Totó La Momposina Legendary Icon of Colombian Folk Music and Caribbean Culture Dies at 85
The global music community is mourning the loss of Sonia Bazanta Vides, universally known by her stage name Totó La Momposina, who passed away on Sunday, May 17, in Celaya,…
- Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B
- May 17, 2026
- 33 views
Afrika Bambaataa, a Founding Father of Hip-Hop, Dies at 68 Amidst Complex Legacy of Innovation and Abuse Allegations
Lance Taylor, known globally as Afrika Bambaataa, the visionary DJ, producer, and cultural architect widely credited as a founding father of hip-hop, has died at the age of 68. His…
- Classical & Opera
- May 16, 2026
- 40 views
British-Ukrainian Bass-Baritone Pavlo Hunka Dies at 67
The world of classical music is mourning the loss of British-Ukrainian bass-baritone Pavlo Hunka, who passed away on May 5 at the age of 67. Hunka, celebrated for his powerful…
- Electronic, EDM & Club Culture
- May 13, 2026
- 40 views
London DJ and Not An Animal Label Co-Founder Chris Stoker Dies After Battle with Rare Cancer
Chris Stoker, a revered figure in London’s electronic music scene and co-founder of the influential Not An Animal record label, passed away on Thursday, May 7th, following a prolonged battle…
