Even odder is that many of the composers did not necessarily feel compelled to explore nationalist themes.
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Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Twentieth-century composers like Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein shaped this art form, built on the comic opera and vaudeville, into something special.
Once all but deserted, the town experienced a revival in 1965, when artists and musicians began to flock there after encouragement from the Yugoslav government.
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Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
In My Voice delves into Wilson’s story, from her childhood in Seattle to her evolution as one of the greatest vocalists and songwriters in rock history.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
His death caused an outpouring of tributes from across the entertainment industry as dozens of artists, songwriters and other entertainment figures paid homage to the famed record executive.
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