Music industry

Joe Cocker, whose intense, gritty voice won him wide acclaim that spanned both rock and blues, has died at age 70, his agent said Dec. 22.       

Pink Martini will once again take the stage in Istanbul this month as part of a European tour for their latest album, “Get Happy.”

The band will share the stage for the first time with Flamenco star Buika on July 15 at the Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air stage. Tickets for the concert have already been sold out, leading to a second concert being announced, scheduled for July 14.