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‘Queen of Clubland’ Martha Wash insisted on being seen as well as heard

The singer memorably contributed to a pair of '90s dance hits, and when she was denied recognition, she fought and won. This weekend, Wash comes to town as part of the First Ladies of Disco tour.

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BSO clowns around with Bill Barclay’s ‘Peer Gynt’

Barclay’s "concert-theater" approach condensed Ibsen’s play to around 80 minutes, providing a rare opportunity to hear "Morning Mood" and "In the Hall of the Mountain King" in dramatic context.

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Springsteen, Jagger, and rock’s senior citizens are still rollin’

Illness and injury are taking a toll on artists of a certain age. Do ticket-buying fans mind?

Spanish singer María José Llergo blends pop instincts with a passion for flamenco

The rising star in Spain's first US tour includes a date Wednesday at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville.

Rebels to the very end, the Wolfe Tones bid farewell with one last Boston show

Since 1966, the band has been turning up in Boston, typically around St. Patrick's Day. But with two members about to turn 80, they've decided it's time to say goodbye.

New Kids on the Block announce ‘Still Kids’ album releasing this spring

Eleven years after their last studio album, New Kids on the Block are back to let fans know they still have the right stuff.

Loud and proud, mclusky are back on tour to finish what they started

Ahead of the band's long-postponed date Friday at the Sinclair, frontman Andy Falkous shares his thoughts about "mclusky do dallas," his impaired hearing, and what he recalls about a 2004 Cambridge gig.

Rapper Ludacris to perform at The Big E this fall

The Big E has officially announced one of their headliners for this year’s festival.