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FT writer who wooed a chancellor with love of music
As a foreign correspondent in Germany, Jonathan Carr, who has died in Königswinter, near Bonn, at the age of 66, never lost his air of quintessential Englishness. Yet he dedicated his life to explaining the triumphs and contradictions of the land of his adoption to the outside world.
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Ogie revives 'great' Filipino songs in new album
Ogie Alcasid is paying homage to noted Filipino composers in his new album aptly titled "The Greatest Filipino Song Book" under Universal Records.
Manila Bulletin |
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Quinn talks more than football at Alive Festival
God works in mysterious ways, but Brady Quinn’s OK with that. Appearing at the Alive Festival on Thursday, Quinn made no secret of the fact that he’d like to get more playing time in with the Cleveland Browns.
The Massillon Independent |
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Rockin' around the globe
Not traveling abroad this summer? Not to worry -- the world, or at least its music, will come to you. Hear sounds from around the planet by checking out these concerts, some of the best world music offerings this summer.
The Star-Ledger |
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Staying power
REALITY talent shows have provided a convenient platform for many young Malaysians to earn their shot at stardom in various fields – from music to dance and fashion.
The Star |
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More about China
THE HISTORY of jade stretches as long as the Chinese civilisation. Archaeologists have found jade objects as early as the Neolithic period (about 5000 BC). Jade was made into tools, ornaments, utensils, in addition to the ancient music instruments. It was also known to be able to ward off evil spirits and provide calming energy.
The Star |
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Radio review
Elisabeth Mahoney on Bob Harris Country
Guardian Unlimited |
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??? calendar
June 20n Concert in the Park — 7-8:30 p.m., June 20. Join the Night Fever Band for Traditional R&B, rock, disco and '80s dance music. Lions Wayside Park, First & Neal streets, Pleasanton.
Contra Costa Times |
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Who Owns Music
"In the music world, recording technology has greatly complicated the issues of ownership, authorship, and proprietary rights by simplifying the acquisition of creative property.
Arts Journal |
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How The US Military Uses Music To Torture
Ultimately, though, the most overused torture song is I Love You by Barney the Purple Dinosaur.
Arts Journal |
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On song
IT’S BEEN two years since One In A Million (OIAM) winner Low Sook Yee, popularly known as Suki, clinched the title, and many have been left wondering what’s become of her.
The Star |
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Report: Live Nation chairman Cohl negotiating exit
Concert promoter Live Nation Inc. is negotiating the exit of its chairman, Michael Cohl, amid a dispute between him and CEO Michael Rapino, according to a newspaper report Thursday.
AP via Yahoo! Finance |
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Dancing fun at the Brown Bag Concert
It was a good day to take the kids out and boogie.
49 ABC News Topeka |
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Identity theft at Jewish Film Fest
“Don’t you know? Auschwitz isn’t just for the Jews anymore,” says Lukas, the disturbed (and disturbing) protagonist of “The Memory Thief,” a film by Gil Kofman that was screened Monday night, May 12, at the Jewish Film Festival .
The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles |
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Reader Services
Yahoo Mail is letting users sign up with the ymail.com and rocketmail.com domains in an attempt to attract new users and keep existing users loyal.
ZDNet Australia |
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President Bush Hosts Social Dinner in Honor of American Jazz
President Bush on Thursday said, "With its spontaneity and energy and innovation, jazz expresses the best of America's character. And through its role in fostering freedom and equality, jazz reflects the best of America's ideals. Tonight, this magnificent art form will be brought to life by some jazz masters."
White House News |
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iTunes: Five Billion Songs Sold
Apple's iTunes "has sold over five billion songs since its 2003 debut, while the iTunes music catalog has ballooned to over eight million tracks.
Arts Journal |
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Ronda Templeton: Singer organizes Fiesta bookings
I've always admired women with great organizational skills. You know the type -- they make it look easy to put in extra hours at work while raising amazing kids, cooking multicourse dinners, hitting the gym, attending PTA meetings and volunteering for their favorite charities.
San Antonio Express-News & KENS 5 |
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The Montreal Reggae Festival has reached a milestone, and will be celebrating its fifth consecutive year of hosting ...
To celebrate in style the festival is now expanding to include indoor concerts at the House of Reggae, Pub St Ciboire, Alize Show Bar and EB Resto-Bar, all in the Quartier-Latin (St Denis and surrounding areas).
The Jamaica Observer |
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SHOW BIZ > Celebrities
The lawsuit against Capitol Records and EMI Music Marketing claims the companies breached contracts with the band by improperly categorizing certain record sales and miscalculating everything from producer royalties to foreign taxes.
China Daily |
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Sports briefs
The second annual Sonoma Valley Footrace and Festival fund-raising event - benefiting the performing arts program at Sonoma Developmental Center - takes place tomorrow, Saturday, June 21, and includes a 5K walk/run, a more advanced 10K race and a fun kids run, followed by an after-race festival including a car show, beer and wine tasting, food vendors, carnival games and attractions.
Sonoma Index-Tribune |
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After 57 years, July 4th Festival still lighting up Tempe
Here's the rundown on the 57th Tempe Town Lake July 4th Festival, which took six months of preparation and about 300 volunteers.
The Arizona Republic |
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Glam rock group Poison sues Capitol Records, EMI over royalties
LOS ANGELES - Members of Poison say their record label has consistently underpaid them royalties throughout their career, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune |
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MSN Music Agrees to Keep DRM Servers Alive a While Longer
No need to panic now, MSN Music customers ... at least for a few more years...
AnandTech |
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Amy Winehouse still hospitalized
A representative for Amy Winehouse said the hospitalized singer still hopes to perform at two upcoming concerts in England.Winehouse, whose family has confirmed she has long been battling an addiction to drugs, was hospitalized Monday after she fainted in her London home. She was still undergoing tests and treatment in the hospital as of Thursday.The singer's representative told the BBC ...
Moldova.org |
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