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Gospel singers pay tribute at the art form's birthplace, Chicago's Pilgrim Baptist Church
CHICAGO - A landmark church known as the birthplace of gospel music has opened its doors for the first time since a fire two years ago ravaged the structure on the city's South Side.
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Givin' 'em the Slipknot
While many rock stars spend their downtime pondering when to order room service, Slipknot percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan spends his days working feverishly to...
Boston Herald |
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VICE RECORDS TO RELEASE JAPANESE MOTORS DEBUT ALBUM!
Japanese Motors are the most exciting band to emerge from Orange County since the heyday of Social Distortion and TSOL. Hailing from Costa Mesa and comprised of RVCA pro-surfer and singer Alex Knost, guitarist Nolan Hall, bassist Chris Vail, and drummer Andrew Atkinson, the band is known around Southern California for the insane, all-night blowouts they put on as much as for the driving, raucous ...
Elite TV |
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'Baghdad High' teaches cultural lessons
Four high school boys spend their senior year hanging out, goofing off, listening to music and worrying about their futures. They also deal with blackouts, curfews, security...
Boston Herald |
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Business Briefcase
GAINESVILLE Florida Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) program has teamed up with America's Second Harvest, the largest charitable relief organization in the United States, to help feed America.
Hernando Today |
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In an iPod world, some rivals excel
It’s easy to understand the appeal of Apple’s iPod Nano music and video player: It’s slim and simple to use and has a crisp 2-inch LCD screen.
East Valley Tribune |
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A chat with cell phone expert Penelope Stetz
UPDATED: 00 :12 a.m. EDT, August 04, 2008 Chuck Yarborough becomes a field archaeologist. Talk arts, movies, music, dining and more!
The Plain Dealer |
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Fiddler , with Stadlen, Denniston, Manning and Sapp, Begins Muny Run Aug. 4
The classic Sheldon Harnick-Jerry Bock-Joseph Stein musical Fiddler on the Roof begins performances Aug. 4 at the St. Louis Muny, the nation's oldest and largest outdoor theatre.
Playbill |
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Taking It to the Next Level: Parents back up son's pursuit of guitar heroism
It's a small plastic thing, resembling a guitar in basic appearance only. But Blake Peebles brings energy to the room when he slides the strap over his skinny shoulder and steps atop the wooden box that serves as a stage.
Winston-Salem Journal |
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Trenton celebrates Puerto Rican culture
TRENTON -- Short and sweet seemed to be the theme for this year's Puerto Rican Pride parade. Though yesterday's parade boasted plenty of music, dancing and enthusiasm, it was too short, according to some patrons.
The Trenton Times |
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Akon Says He Can Retire Now That He's Worked With Michael Jackson -- But He Won't
Akon could quit music right now. He's already accomplished his top objective: working with Michael Jackson. "That was a dream come ...
MTV Asia |
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Chicago music lovers enjoy Jazzfest
Some homegrown jazz talent was showcased on the South Shore Sunday night.
ABC 7 Chicago |
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Singers pay tribute at gospel music's birthplace
A landmark church known as the birthplace of gospel music has opened its doors for the first time since a fire two years ago ravaged the structure on the city's South Side.
Miami Herald |
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Chinese pianist, 18, wins competition in Oberlin
OBERLIN -- Shortly after the clock struck midnight yesterday, an 18 year-old Chinese woman won Oberlin's International Piano Competition.
The Morning Journal |
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Oberlin College grad writing music for opening ceremony at Olympics
OBERLIN -- An Oberlin College alumnus was selected to write music and orchestration for the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on Aug. 8.
The Morning Journal |
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A Proposal To Take Over A South Florida Music Institution
"The Concert Association of Florida had made an overture to the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts to, in essence, take over the financially troubled organization." But will this solve the music presenter's problems?
Arts Journal |
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Rock Star Sir Ivan Opens for Destiny's Child Michelle Williams
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Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News |
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On the Horizon
CLASSICAL MUSIC LATE ROMANTIC Aug. 29-31 The big-shot summer festivals have run their course by Labor Day. But Woodstock’s Maverick Concerts series offers a rich weekend of events that includes a piano recital devoted to music by Schubert and David Del Tredici and a chamber-orchestra concert, led by . . .
The New Yorker |
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Night Life
ROCK AND POP Musicians and night-club proprietors live complicated lives; it’s advisable to call ahead to confirm engagements. ALL POINTS WEST MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL Liberty State Park, N.J. (212-307-7171)--This new gathering attempts to bring a Coachella-like vibe to the metropolitan area. Radiohead is one of the headliners . . .
The New Yorker |
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Classical Music
CONCERTS IN TOWN MOSTLY MOZART FESTIVAL The next two weeks bring a bounty of musical riches, both foreign and domestic. Here are some highlights: Aug. 6 at 10:30: Jeremy Denk--one of the most versatile and admired pianists in the city--performs Schubert’s Sonata in B-Flat Major, D. 960 . . .
The New Yorker |
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Vibes group calls fest 'a mad success'
BRIDGEPORT — With Mother Nature saving her best for last, the 13th annual Gathering of the Vibes music and arts festival at Seaside Park came to an end Sunday night after a picturesque day of
Connecticut Post |
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A chance to give back
Mariachi music filled the Victoria Community Center Sunday afternoon as swarms of people milled around playing games, munching on barbecue and watching tiny tots dance on stage.
The Victoria Advocate |
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Festival celebrating India comes to East Cobb Park
EAST COBB - About 250 people attended a variety Indian American entertainment program on Sunday at East Cobb Park off Roswell Road, leading up to India's Independence Day on Aug. 15.
Marietta Daily Journal |
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Folk Festival to grow into 3-day event
This fall’s International Folk Festival will be bigger than ever before — spanning three days and spread across downtown Fayetteville.
The Fayetteville Observer |
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Singers pay tribute at gospel music's birthplace
A landmark church known as the birthplace of gospel music has opened its doors for the first time since a fire two years ago ravaged the structure on the city's South Side.
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