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For these tween acts, acting their age is part of the appeal
As the Jonas Brothers tour hits Southern California this month, there’ll be much parental chatter about how this latest craze is affecting our kids. Adults love to fret about the chilling effect of Miley Cyrus’ bared shoulders or of Joe Jonas’ crucifix-adorned purity ring. But there’s also music to consider.
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Minturnese celebrate their roots at festival
STAMFORD - The old country was back in the West Side yesterday. As a procession featuring wheat-laden floats, Minturnese music and women in traditional red, black and white dresses ended in front of Sacred Heart Church, 64-year-old Gino DeSantis recalled his childhood in Scauri, Italy.
Norwalk Advocate |
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Music, poetry part of library fundraiser
JOLIET - In a fundraiser for the Joliet Public Library, an evening of food, music and cowboy poetry is planned for Saturday at the Joliet Community Center.
Billings Gazette |
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Dance show lasers blind 30
DOZENS of young revellers were blinded by a laser show at a dance music festival near Moscow last week and doctors fear the damage may be irreparable.
The Courier Mail |
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‘High School Musical 3′ — teaser trailer
Hey, Wildcats biggest fans! Check out the new, official teaser trailer for High School Musical 3: Senior Year, which touts 10 new original songs. The winner of ABC’s summer reality show High School Musical: Get in the Picture will appear in a music video that is shown over the end credits of the theatrical release of the film. Now high school seniors, Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) and Gabriella Montez ...
Moldova.org |
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Dancers blinded by laser show
DOZENS of young dancers blinded by a laser show at a music festival near Moscow may have suffered irreparable damage, doctors say.
Daily Telegraph |
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Dance show lasers blind over 30
DOZENS of young revellers were blinded by a laser show at a dance music festival near Moscow last week and doctors fear the damage may be irreparable, the Kommersant daily reported today.
The Courier Mail |
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Theater al fresco
The Fort Hill Players are presenting “Adventures in Wonderland” at Mattison Park tonight at 7. This free hour-long production based on the children’s classic, brings the music, sound, lights, costumes and scenery of the theater into the park. Quinby Avenue off White Plains Post Road, White Plains. 914-946-5143.
The Journal News |
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No pirate paradise for Beijing Olympic visitors
Visitors to Olympics hoping to snap up cheap pirate copies of hit movies and music will be disappointed, Chinese authorities say.
Express India |
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Russian laser show blinds revellers
MOSCOW - DOZENS of young revellers were blinded by a laser show at a dance music festival near Moscow last week and doctors fear the damage may be irreparable, the Kommersant daily reported.
Straits Times |
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Horror as fan is stabbed 11 times at T in the Park
FANS at T In The Park told of their shock and revulsion yesterday after a young man was stabbed 11 times at the festival campsite.
Daily Record |
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Awards recognize gospel artists
The Canton Spirituals took home three Jackie awards Sunday night at the 30th annual Mississippi Gospel Music Awards at the Jackson Marriott.
The Clarion-Ledger |
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Zimbabwe: Producer Take 5 Back With a Bang
PROLIFIC music producer Tatenda Jenami - better known as Take 5 - who has been on a two-year odyssey of the Southern Africa region acquainting - has made a resounding comeback on home soil.
AllAfrica.com |
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Small game developers get on fast track
Movies and music from small, independent creators push the pop-culture envelope with fresh ideas. Now, game developers are set to do the same with a wave of low-priced and often offbeat titles on the new online video-game system networks from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony.
USA Today |
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Twirl 'Girl'
Ryan "Girl" Rapier dances with a Hula-Hoop Saturday as Kyle Asay, back left, Lindsay Chapman and Jake Christensen watch during The RISE! Dance Music Festival sponsored by LIVEstyle Entertainment and Rise Productions at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City.
Deseret Morning News |
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Django Bates: Spring Is Here (A Long Time Coming But Worth The Wait)
July, 2008: It's been 13 years since British composer and keyboards/peck horn player Django Bates released the third album in his “four seasons” series, Winter Truce (And Homes Blaze) (Winter & Winter, 1995). That album followed close behind Autumn Fire (And Green Shoots) (Winter & Winter, 1994) and Summer Fruits (And Unrest) (Winter & Winter, 1993).
All About Jazz |
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Stevie Wonder at Fiddlers Green in Denver
How can you not like Stevie Wonder? The guy just gushes happiness and joy. He smiles all the time; and his music amplifies that demeanor. Tuesday night's show, outside at Fiddlers Green, made everybody smile.
All About Jazz |
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2008 Israel International Jazz Festival
This year's scheduling of the programs for the Israel Jazz Festival was promising.
All About Jazz |
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The Classical Variations
The Classical Variations is, in effect, a commemoration of Uri Caine's decade-long series of ambitious and sometimes idiosyncratic explorations of classical repertoire from Bach to Mahler. It combines previously released selections from Caine's Winter & Winter CDs along with unreleased material.
All About Jazz |
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Triple Play
Pianist/Composer Bill O'Connell has long been a vital part of the New York Jazz scene. It is refreshing to see that he is given a rare opportunity to lead an ensemble on Triple Play , an unusual trio setting for O'Connell along with flutist Dave Valentin and Latin percussionist Richie Flores.
All About Jazz |
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Maybe Later
Bassist Frantiŝek Uhlíř, drummer Jaromir Helešic and guitarist Darko Jurković made a strong impact with Jazz at Prague Castle 2006 (Multisonic, 2006). They return to entice and lure with another tidy bag of tunes of which seven are originals and two are standards.
All About Jazz |
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Fresh veggies
Category: Local News Topics: Community Georgia Long peruses the fresh organic produce for sale
The Eureka Reporter |
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No Strangers Here
Ever since the seminal Charlie Parker With Strings (Mercury 1950), numerous artists have attempted to add symphonic strings to jazz ensembles. Some have succeeded, but many have failed to capture a proper balance, resulting in string arrangements that sound superfluous.
All About Jazz |
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Sound of summer
In image 1, Rudy Roman bangs on the congas Sunday at Klein Park for the free Music in the Park city summer concert series.
Las Cruces Sun-News |
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At Italian Festival, rain can't stop music
The Fox television show "So You Think You Can Dance" could have obtained an idea for another kind of challenge Sunday at the annual Italian Festival at the Italian American Veterans Club on Magee Street in Elmira.
Elmira Star-Gazette |
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