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Sony to buy Bertelsmann AG's Sony BMG stake for $900M
LOS ANGELES — Sony Corp. said Tuesday that it is buying Bertelsmann AG out of their 50-50 music venture Sony BMG for $900 million, giving it full ownership of a roster of artists including Alicia Keys and the increased ability to leverage music over an array of electronic devices.
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Schoenberg finds home in Marlboro
MARLBORO -- Marlboro Music Festival's programming diversity was in evidence at Sunday afternoon's concert at Marlboro College's Persons Auditorium, as well its high performance level. ... - By Jim Lowe Times Argus Staff
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Folklorico dancers to perform at Gardena fundraiser
Nuestras Raices, a nonprofit group that teaches South Bay children the traditional folklorico style of Latin American dance, will hold a fundraiser in Gardena.
Daily Breeze |
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Music festival to benefit radio station, Love Field
Poor Man's Whiskey, Vinyl and Friends and HoneyDust are among acts featured at the fourth annual Far West Fest from 11 a.
Marin Independent Journal |
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Style Calendar
GET UNZIPPED Midtown Miami hosts UnZipped 2008 New Times Fashion Show, during which the Florida Marlins Mermaids cheerleaders will strut down a runway on top of Midtown 4's high-rise pool, modeling the latest in bikini designs. Also features live music by DJ Black Jesus and drinks: 9-11 p.m. Saturday at Midtown 4, 33101 NE First Ave., Miami; free. 305-571-7525 or miaminewtimes.com.
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Chili recipes wanted for Kingston festival
Think you make the best chili?
Poughkeepsie Journal |
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Sony to buy Bertelsmann's Sony BMG stake for $900M
LOS ANGELES -- Sony Corp. said Tuesday it is buying Bertelsmann AG out of their 50-50 music venture Sony BMG for $900 million, giving it full ownership of a roster of artists including Alicia Keys and the increased ability to leverage music over an array of electronic devices.
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KoSA wraps upbeat summer
CASTLETON -- Inside the worn, brick walls of Castleton State College's Leavenworth Hall, former Frank Zappa and Genesis drummer Chester Thompson sits intently in the corner of an upstairs classroom. ... - By TERRY BADMAN Herald Correspondent
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Vanderbilt site to host free show
HYDE PARK - As part of the ongoing Music in the Parks concert series, the United State Military Academy Concert Band will perform a free concert at 6:30 tonight on the lawn of the Vanderbilt Mansion, 119 Vanderbilt Park Road.
Poughkeepsie Journal |
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Immans craze for remix continues
Music director D Imman continues to be obsessed with remix of yesteryear melodies. He carved a niche for himself coming out with remix of several songs including Ennadi Muniamma, Atho Antha Paravai Polae among others.
IndiaGlitz |
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Reading Bug' program on tap at Palmdale Youth Library
PALMDALE - The Palmdale City Library will present the music and stories of bilingual storyteller Georgette Baker from 4:15 to p.m. today at the Palmdale Youth Library, 38510 Sierra Highway
Los Angeles Daily News |
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Susan Gibson promotes new CD
Susan Gibson will host a CD release party from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday at Gruene Hall to promote her latest release “New Dog, Old Tricks.” The first single, “Perfect World,” is making its way up the Texas music charts at this very moment.
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Unwind with an evening concert in Arlington
ARLINGTON -- Mike Zachman can't think of a better way to spend an August evening. A member of Arlington's parks, arts and recreation commission, Zachman is in charge of the city's Music in the Park series.
Everett Herald |
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CONTACT THE HERALD
Alternative rock band Massy Ferguson, based in Seattle, brings its Americana roots music to the Snohomish County Campus from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at 3000 Rockefeller Ave. in Everett. It's free.
Everett Herald |
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Google offers free music search in China
Service will allow users in China to search tens of thousands of Chinese songs by singer or song title and download them for free.
CNET |
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Macon council votes to add penny to hotel tax to fund halls of fame
Macon City Council on Tuesday voted to ask the local legislative delegation to add a penny to the local hotel/motel tax, and split the revenue it creates between the Georgia Sports and Music halls of fame.
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Virgin Mobile sponsors new Bebo drama
Virgin Mobile is to sponsor social networking site Bebo’s new online drama The Secret World Of Sam King. The show also sees Bebo tying up heavily with Universal Music. It tells of a junior employee called Sam King (pictured) at the music company who secretly founds his ...
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Sonos Digital Music System BU150
With the Bundle 150, Sonos continues to refine its excellent multiroom digital audio system--but the price remains high compared to alternative streaming audio products from Logitech and Apple.
CNET |
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Music videos director falls for "Fiasco"
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Music videos veteran Samuel Bayer, who directed Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," has signed on to shoot the action thriller "Fiasco Heights."
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Las Vegas Sun
Passed Judgement, Authmenits, Losing Tomorrow, Aulta, Sex Pop Suicide, and Lydia Vance rock the Amplify Music Festival at Jillian's Hi-Life, the upstairs portion of the downtown concert venue.
Las Vegas Sun |
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Las Vegas Sun
Kid Rock Saturday, September 20 (8 p.m. The Pearl at the Palms) Kid Rock's been making his way through the music scene ...
Las Vegas Sun |
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Makem and Spain Brothers
For those who missed the last year’s Makem and Spain Brothers’ concert at the Mother Lode Theatre, there’s another chance to see that acclaimed performance.
The Montana Standard |
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10 questions with... Alice Meyer
A lice Meyer is a 32-year-old family doctor who plays the guitar, raises miniature goats and balances her professional life with being an Air Force wife and "proud mommy" to Adele Lili, 1 ½. Meyer, who was born in Taiwan, moved to the United States when she was 10 and now lives north of Towanda. She speaks fluent Chinese; she and husband Scott are trying to teach their daughter both ...
The Wichita Eagle |
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Sony to buy Bertelsmann stake in Sony BMG for USD 1.2 bn
Mumbai, Aug 6 : Sony will buy 50 per cent stake of Bertelsmann in Sony BMG for USD 1.2 billion, in a deal signalling the end of one of music industry's major partnerships.
New Kerala |
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Dance festival celebrates rivers of India
Chennai, Aug 6 : What would be a better time to celebrate the rivers of India than the monsoon season? As dark clouds drift over Tamil Nadu, Chennai this week is hosting a river themed dance festival.
New Kerala |
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