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

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.

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.

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.