Bjork, yes; Britney, no

Brian writes \”The Chicago Tribune has a Meaty Article about the New Grove II. It\’s refreshing that the online version of NG2 isn\’t even mentioned until halfway through. The 29-volume set puts more emphasis on popular and world music than the old edition; it doesn\’t mention Britney Spears, but Icelandic song goddess Bjork is covered. \”We had quite a lively internal debate about whether to include the Spice Girls,\” an editor says.

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