Music Reviews

Jewish Choir Aids $100 Million Polish Heritage Plan (Update1) As Ivor Lichterman led prayers at Warsaw’s only pre-war synagogue, he was “overcome with awe” to be standing where his father led the last services before the Holocaust wiped out 1,000 years of Jewish history.

Phoenix Invades From France, Boss Surprises at Bonnaroo Fest They came from France and said “merci beaucoup” just like Jean-Paul Belmondo and made a lot of sweaty people at the Music Hall of Williamsburg wonder when Phoenix will fill Madison Square Garden.

Michael Jackson Music Holds Top 9 Positions on Billboard Chart Michael Jackson’s music held the top nine positions on Billboard’s U.S. album chart as sales surged following the singer’s death last week.

Jackson Was ‘Contemporary Christ Figure,’ Says Koons: Interview Jeff Koons has turned London’s Serpentine Gallery into a menagerie.

Summer Rock CDs Led by Wilco, Sparklehorse: Review (Update1) Summer’s here and the time is right for making a mix playlist with the freshest music that will carry you through trips to the beach, lakes and points beyond. Don’t be limited: make sure your player has a wide spectrum of genres by first filling up with the Black Eyed Peas’ funky “The E.N.D.,” J Dilla’s “Jay Stay Paid,” the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “It’s Blitz,” Phoenix’s “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix” and Allen Toussaint’s “The Bright Mississippi.” Then turn to some of

Cuban Band Tiempo Libre Adds ’Timba’ Twist to Bach Compositions If Bach were alive, he’d flip that periwig to hear one of his neat fugues reworked by the congas, fiery vocals and noisy brass section of a Latin band.

Bon Jovi, Tehran-Born Singer Madadian Record Message for Iran U.S. rocker Jon Bon Jovi and Tehran- born singer-songwriter Andy Madadian have recorded a music video of Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me” to bring a message of worldwide solidarity to the people of Iran following the country’s disputed presidential election.

Artists Beyonce, Ne-Yo Honor Michael Jackson at BET Awards Show Beyonce, Ne-Yo and other musical artists paid tribute to Michael Jackson at the BET Awards, turning the televised ceremony into a memorial following the singer’s unexpected death last week.