American singer, actress, icon of pop and soul
A wave of new music reviews from Guardian, Scotsman, and New York Times Business spotlights artists rising from indie to pop. From Mabandla’s isiXhosa-infused indie to Lola Young’s arena-pop comeback, readers see a landscape where heritage, collaboration, and modern production fuse to redefine accessibility and ambition in 2026.
Clive Davis, a pivotal figure in the music industry who launched and revived careers across decades, has died at age 94 after a period of hospitalization for respiratory problems. His work shaped artists from Janis Joplin to Whitney Houston and Santana.