John White

Recent and archived work by John White for The New York Times

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From Sunrise to Sunset, a Perfect Playlist for the Beach
Our guide to a groovy beach day.
By John White, Wendy Dorr, Pat McCusker and Marcus J. Moore
5 Minutes to Love Max Roach
A look at one of the jazz icon’s most provocative albums.
By John White, Lynn Levy, Daniel Ramirez and Marcus J. Moore
Meet the Jimi Hendrix of the Sahara
Our music reporter on Mdou Moctar and other African guitar heroes
By John White, Lynn Levy, Alyssa Moxley, Dan Powell and Ben Sisario
How the Last Dinner Party Became the U.K.’s Buzziest Band
Our culture reporter charts its meteoric rise.
By John White, Kate LoPresti, Lynn Levy, Alyssa Moxley, Daniel Powell and Alex Marshall
What (We Think) We Know About Taylor Swift’s New Album
Our internet culture reporter sifts through the digital abyss for clues about Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department.”
By John White, Kate LoPresti, Wendy Dorr, Daniel Ramirez, Melissa Kirsch and Madison Malone Kircher
‘Civil War’ Is Designed to Disturb You
Here’s why you should watch it anyway.
By John White, Larissa Anderson, Melissa Kirsch, Manohla Dargis and Carole Sabouraud
Your Solar Eclipse Soundtrack
Songs to put you in the mood.
By John White, Wendy Dorr, Sonia Herrero, Wesley Morris, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz
The Latest on Sean Combs’s Legal Woes
Federal agents raided the hip-hop mogul’s homes this week. This is what we know.
By John White, Larissa Anderson, Melissa Kirsch and Julia Jacobs
Before Beyoncé: Black Artists Who Crossed Over to Country
From the Pointer Sisters to Darius Rucker, a brief history of those who paved the way for this moment.
By John White, Larissa Anderson and Elisheba Ittoop
New Music for Your Weekend
Becky G, Willow, and a rare duet with Fiona Apple.
By John White, Tina Antolini, Chris Wood, Daniel Powell and Jon Pareles