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Church news
Magic Valley Jubilee will present a concert with the theme, "A Time for Worship," at 7 p.m. today at the First Christian Church, 601 Shoshone St., Twin Falls. The program features local Christian vocalists and musicians.
The Times-News |
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Most Bollywood hits strive on Punjabi rhythm: Daler Mehndi
"Singh Is Kingg" has ridden on the peppy beats of bhangra and Punjabi folk to top the music chart busters, feels singer Daler Mehndi. "Punjabi music has been the soul of 'Singh Is Kingg', Mehndi told PTI.
Outlook India |
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The little town and life Rockefeller left for 'fame'
Reported and written by Maria Cramer in Germany, and Michael Levenson, John R. Ellement, Eric Moskowitz, Maria Sacchetti, and Shelley Murphy in Boston.
Boston Globe |
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Event to aid victims leaves $30,000 debt
The Iowa's Better Than A Dream Music Festival, a fundraiser designed to help victims of the floods, Parkersburg tornado and the earthquake in China, turned out to be a nightmare for organizers.
The Altoona Herald-Mitchellville Index |
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Mexico promotes tourism at P'town bazaar
Representatives of the Mexican government's tourism board will make their first visit to Cape Cod this weekend to promote their country as a winter tourism spot.
Cape Cod Times |
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High Hat, Trumpet and Rhythm: The Life and Music of Valaida Snow
Ever wonder why so many jazz biographies differ when it comes to hard facts? From Mark Miller's biography of Valaida Snow, it appears that inflation and exaggeration play a major role.
All About Jazz |
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Religion digest
Today Festival, 3 p.m., Jacob's Church, 495 Harbaugh Valley Road, Fairfield; music by Crossroads Gospel Bluegrass Band from York, auction at 6 p.
Chambersburg Public Opinion |
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Susie Ibarra
Percussionist Susie Ibarra is an artist whose compendium of work is defined by an exquisitely global essence. It includes a profound respect for indigenous people and their music, coupled with a cutting edge sense of the avant-garde.
All About Jazz |
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The Source In Between
Cuban pianist Elio Villafranca has found the way to celebrate both his Latin jazz roots and straight-ahead jazz influences on The Source In Between . Along with tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, drummer Dafnis Prieto, bassist Jeff Carney and also featuring saxophonist Yosvany Terry, hand percussionist Arturo Stable and drummer Ferenc Nemeth on selected tracks, Villafranca wends his way through a ...
All About Jazz |
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Double Sunrise Over Neptune
William Parker's Double Sunrise Over Neptune is the third and final commission by Arts For Arts from the 2007 Vision Festival to appear on Aum Fidelity following releases by Roy Campbell and Bill Dixon.
All About Jazz |
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New York gig marks end of the road for The Police
NEW YORK (Reuters) - British rock trio The Police played their final concert together on Thursday and were joined by the real police -- the New York City police band.
Muzi |
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Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]
It's tough to review a classic album. What new can be said? In the case of Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul , quite a lot. The beauty of this reissue is that the first 11 songs on each of the set's two discs constitute different versions of the original album—one mono, one stereo.
All About Jazz |
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China opens Olympics with fireworks, pageantry
When does an eight become a perfect 10 for the world's most populous country? That long-anticipated blissful moment finally arrived Friday for China. At 8 p.m. on the 8th day of the 8th month of year 2008, the opening ceremonies for the 2008 Summer Olympics masterfully blended the historic richness of the Silk Road and the modern vibrancy of the hi-tech world.
USA Today |
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Proverbs for Sam
Bill Cole has such a typical American name that those unfamiliar with his music could be forgiven for expecting to hear quintessential American jazz on his recorded offerings.
All About Jazz |
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WICHITA
Church to hold 'Jesus Prom' for people with special needs Central Christian Church will hold a Hawaiian-themed party Sept. 12 for people with special needs. "We just wanted to make this night about them," Senior Pastor David Welsh said. The event, Jesus Prom 2008, will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the church, 2900 N. Rock Road. Volunteers are needed to serve as prom escorts, and are ...
The Wichita Eagle |
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Concerts
iShine, faith-based music by teens, entertainment by Veggie Tales-style characters, speakers and worship, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Central Christian Church, 2900 N. Rock Road. Tickets $12-$18 at itickets.com. Seminars and workshops Eckankar book discussion and spiritual exercise, 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N. Main, Hutchinson. Shunryu Suzuki and The ...
The Wichita Eagle |
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Sunset festival rises again
LORAIN — A beautiful sunset never truly fades away. And neither does the Sunset Festival at Lakeview Park. Gone for several years, the Sunset Festival will rise again Aug. 16 with local artists and crafters, community food vendors and live music. While the focus of the festival will be the community and [...]
The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram |
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Poison can still rock your world
'80s hair-metal band pours a lot of sweat into Boston performance.
Cape Cod Times |
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The Mellencamp`s Hit Back At Lefsetz
John Mellencamp and his wife Elaine have responded to self-appointed music critic Bob Lefsetz`s immature outburst about John`s latest album cover.
Undercover |
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Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry showcase their hits on the mountain
There was a whole lot of country music on the mountain Friday night.
Times Leader |
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Algonquin teen loses kidney to rare disorder
ALGONQUIN – The end of summer sees the winding down of music festivals, late-night ice-cream runs, and … kidney stones?
Northwest Herald |
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Mariachi strings
Aida Haile-Mariam practices with other musicians Friday during the University of North Texas College of Music’s first summer mariachi camp.
Denton Record-Chronicle |
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New York gig marks end of the road for The Police
British rock trio The Police played their final concert together on Thursday and were joined by the real police -- the New York City police band.
ABS-CBNNEWS.com |
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It's a boy for Clay Aiken and producer
Clay Aiken became a father on Friday when his friend, music producer Jaymes Foster, gave birth to a 6-pound, 2-ounce boy.
The News & Observer |
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Religion briefs
HELPING OTHERS Griffith Area youth raised money for the Huch Uy Runa mission in Peru and had lots of fun at the recent vacation Bible school at Griffith Lutheran Church, 1000 N. Broad St. Huch Uy Runa means "small, important person" and the goal of the organization is to help educate, feed and provide medical and dental care to youths whose families were driven from their traditional homes in ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana |
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