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The article highlights the social influence of New York City music critic and blogger Sarah Lewitinn, known as Ultragrrrl. An overview of Lewitinn's career in the music reporting industry is given, along with discussion as to her popularity as well as her growing list of online critics. The nature of her publicity, regardless of public opinion is also explored.

The article celebrates the life and work of composer Claude Debussy who died in 1918.

The article provides public opinion regarding the nomination of the top music released in 2005 in New York City. One reader expressed his appreciation on the mix of melody and rhythm of Kanye West and Jon Brion. Meanwhile, another reader stated that "Late Registration," by Kanye West offers little sonic miracles. Also, another reader expressed his comments on Kanye West's "Gold Digger."

A list of the 2005 pop and jazz critics poll in New York City is presented. The music "Gold Digger," by Kanye West is the top song of the survey followed by "1 Thing," by Amerie. Meanwhile, the album of Kanye West entitled "Late Registration," is also number one among the albums followed by "Arular," by M.I.A.

Highlights the fourth annual OutMusic Awards cerenomy in New York City. List of the recipients of the awards; Number of the recipients chosen by industry professionals and music critics; Selection of the OutSong of the Year and OutMusician by Outmusic members.

Pays tribute to George T. Simon, a jazz critic from Brooklyn, New York City, who died on February 13, 2001.

Presents developments related to Afro-Americans in the performing arts in New York as of September 6, 2000. History of the all-male ballet dance group Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo; Presence of classical music critics in the newspaper 'The New York Amsterdam News'; Origin of Opera Ebony.

Focuses on the author's description of his music critic career at the New York City-based Afro-American newspaper 'Amsterdam News.' Performers reviewed by the author; Personalities and musicians which he considers most memorable.

Lists music recordings selected by `New York Times' jazz and popular music critics as their favorites among those released in 1998. John Pareles' selection of Waldemar Bastos' `Preta Luz' and others; Peter Watrous' selection of Bloque's `Bloque' and others; Neil Strauss' selection of the Beta Band's `The Three Eps' and others; Ben Ratliff's and Ann Powers' selections.

Identifies the music recordings selected by `New York Times' critics as their ten favorite popular and jazz releases of the year 1998. Jon Pareles inclusion of `The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' and others; Peter Watrous' selection of David Berkman's `Handmade' and others; Neil Strauss' selection of Air's `Moon Safari' and others; Ben Ratliff's selection of Carlinhos Brown's `Omelet Man' and others; Ann Powers' selection of `The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' and others.

Pays tribute to Theodore Strongin, a music critic for `The New York Times' in the 1960s, who died on November 24, 1998. Details on his career; His educational background; Cause of his death.

Presents a listing by critics of The New Yeork Times newspaper on pop and jazz concerts in New York City for the weekend of October 10-12, 1997. Information on the rating system.

States that in New York City, the Thomas Music Study Club of the National Association of Negro Musicians Incorporated will salute Raoul Abdul for his 20 years as the music critic of the newspaper `Amsterdam News,' on May 4, 1996. Why the organization found Abdul deserving of an honor; Where the event will take place; Time of the award ceremony; Activities included in the event.