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Red Bull Music Academy

Elsa Soarez at The Town Hall on Friday, May 19

What American Singers Can Learn From Elza Soares’ Hard-Won Brilliance

To call Brazilian samba legend Elza Soares' story "rags to riches" would be reductive—she grew up in one of Rio de Janeiro's poorest favelas.
By Justin Joffe
Patrick Adams

Legendary Producer Patrick Adams Has Priceless Advice for Aspiring Artists

The iconic soul, disco and hip-hop producer talks negotiating deals, working with Eric B. & Rakim, and Kanye stealing his grooves.
By Justin Joffe
Dizzee Rascal at Music Hall of Williamsburg, as part of the Red Bull Music Academy

Dizzee Rascal Brought Grime to BK to Perform His Turnt Debut Album

The performance was part of Red Bull Music Academy, an annual weeklong collection of special shows, interactive performances and lectures.
By Justin Joffe
FKA Twigs. (Photo: Maria Jose Gove, Red Bull Content Pool).

FKA Twigs’ ‘Congregata’ Is 2015’s Cirque Du Soleil

By Ilana Kaplan
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