Music Loss: South Africa mourns Khayelitsha rapper Brie Lee, 27, who died after battling osteosarcoma; her family confirmed she passed following an arm amputation, while her honest updates helped spark major community support. Festival & Classical: The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival returns to Harrisonburg with themed “Creative Inventions,” including ticketed concerts at Eastern Mennonite University and free noon performances. Indian Voices: Veteran singer Suman Kalyanpur dies at 89; she addressed lifelong comparisons to Lata Mangeshkar, insisting she never imitated anyone. Pop & Video Buzz: Ariana Grande’s “Hate That I Made You Love Me” video (with Justin Long) fuels fan debate over her appearance as her album Petal nears July 31. Streaming & Business: Amazon Music launches in India with three tiers, including Unlimited for Prime and non-Prime users, as the market shakes out. Industry Policy: The Artist Rights Alliance pushes for the Protect Working Musicians Act, holding town halls to mobilize independent artists. Live Music Tech/Community: Mastercard and TikTok team up on the Mastercard Artist Accelerator SEA, mentoring musicians in Indonesia and Thailand toward a July showdown. Arts & Culture: Chinese musical “The Harmony of Zhaxi” debuts in Beijing, blending Red Army history with Yunnan folk music.