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Rwanda: The Man Behind the Music
If you don't love music, don't become a producer. That is the advice of Jacques Uwayezu, from Welcome Studio in Nyamiranbo.
AllAfrica.com |
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West briefs -- 08/12
The public will decide the winner of the "Riverside Sings!" vocal competition at the free Rhythm of Riverside outdoor concert 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Fairmount Park.
The Press-Enterprise |
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The Fives: Big bucks, Brock Lesnar and Nick Nolte's spectacularly bad mug shot
Move over "War and Peace," here comes the "Big Book of Lists."
Rapid City Journal |
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Tuesday Ticket Update
Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. COMEDY Daniel Tosh Tower Theater , Upper Darby Sat, 10/25/08, 9PM $30 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation MUSIC Mary J. Blige with Robin Thicke ...
Phillyist |
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Despicable backlash...
Brad Tolinski, editor-in-chief of Guitar World magazine, says kid guitar prodigies are rare, with one emerging perhaps every four or five years.
Independent Online |
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Allman Brothers Sue Universal Over Digital Downloads
The Allman Brothers Band has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) for around $13 million over royalties from CDs and digital downloads. The lawsuit seeks payment for some of the Southern rock group's songs recorded for its first label Capricorn Records, from 1969 to 1980, when the band had such hits as "Melissa," "Ramblin' Man," and "Midnight Rider." read more ...
WebProNews |
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UCA Community School of Music holds fall registration
The University of Central Arkansas' Community School of Music will hold walk-in registration today - Fridayfor the Fall 2008 semester, according to Jann Bryant, CSM director.
The Log Cabin Democrat |
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Taylor Swift Donates to Flood Victims
She’s not just talented; she’s generous. Endless rain, a ton of damage, and a lot of broken hearts. Cedar Rapids was dubbed "Iowa’s Katrina." 4,000 homes evacuated, cars completely underwater, everything a muck. There were millions of dollars in damage. Country star Taylor Swift, with hits like "Our Song," "Teardrops on My Guitar," "Should’ve...
Blogcritics.org |
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Girl lip-synched another's performance at Olympic opening
Under pressure from the highest levels of the ruling Communist Party to find the perfect face and voice, the ceremony's musical director concluded that the only solution was to use two girls instead of one.
International Herald Tribune |
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MIG helps Shelter keep in touch with donors
Founded in England in 1966, Shelter helps people find and keep a home. Shelter gets funds from donations made by individuals, organisations, charitable foundations and businesses. It organises running marathons, music nights, and similar activities for fundraising.
Computer Business Review |
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Celeb Reality Orchestra Conducting Show Mesmerizes
The British show puts celebrities in front of an orchestra to compete against one another. "All the contestants are convinced that Maestro can help to de-mystify classical music and remove some of the elitist aura that surrounds it."
Arts Journal |
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Sun Country Launches Minnesota Music Campaign with a 'Concert in the Sky!'
ST. PAUL, Minn.----Sun Country Airlines is presenting a 'Concert in the Sky' onboard a flight on Tuesday, August 12, 2008. The flight will be the first live concert 25,000 feet above in Minnesota and will celebrate the launch of the new artists for Sun Country's Minnesota Music Campaign.
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Older Bhutanese Remember Abominable Snowman
Though younger folk in Himalayan kingdom dismiss stories of yeti as myth, their elders insist it's real.
Fox News |
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How to succeed in screaming without really being Axl Rose
Vocal coach Melissa Cross teaches heavy-metal rockers to find their inner beast without getting hurt.
The Christian Science Monitor |
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ECOSPECTIVE: Local activist organization delivers 'Empowerment'
"… building a culture of resistance, and of consciousness."
LondonTopic.ca |
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Official: Child Singer Not Pretty Enough for Olympics Opener; Girl Lip-Synchs Her Song
A 7-year-old Chinese girl was not good-looking enough for the Olympics opening ceremony, so another little girl with a pixie smile lip-synched "Ode to the Motherland," a ceremony official said — the latest example of the lengths Beijing took for a perfect start to the Summer Games.
FOX 61 Chattanooga |
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A Little Lip-Synching At The Olympics
Another example has emerged of China's desire for a perfect Summer Games with word that a song at the opening ceremony was lip-synched.
KKTV 11 Colorado Springs |
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How to experience the "craic" at Irish Fest
The single biggest draw for the Irish lads and ladies -- and the army of North Americans -- who attend the festival each year is clearly the craic, the Irish word for "good times."
OnMilwaukee.com |
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8-year-old Guitar Wiz Has Reason To Play The Blues
When Tallan "T-Man" Latz was 5, he saw Joe Satriani playing guitar on TV. "I turned around to my dad and said, 'That's exactly what I want to do.'"
Channel 8 San Diego |
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Britney Spears Breaks Silence For OK! [Gossip Roundup]
Britney Spears gave her first sit-down interview in two years to OK!, which will publish its piece Friday. The singer also made some fairly charming promos for the MTV Video Music Awards with show...
Gawker |
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Education in Brief: 08/12/2008
'Roots' concert set at Music House; Group hosts District 6 hopefuls; DAR tours City Opera House
Traverse City Record-Eagle |
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Fair starting with a double dose of music
Office Norwalk Reflector 61 East Monroe St. Norwalk, OH 44857 Mon - Fri: 8am to 5pm
Norwalk Reflector |
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Madonna's 50th birthday plans may be on hold; Hayden Panettiere's dad accused of punching her mom: The Morning After
Are you ready to feel old? Madonna turns 50 on Saturday. The Material Girl, who has spent half her life in the white-hot glare of celebrity, hits the half-century mark and she and hubby Guy Ritchie had plans to throw a party at their estate in the English countryside, with guests including Gwyneth Paltrow, Trudie Styler, Stella McCartney and officials who helped her adopt her new son David from ...
The Plain Dealer |
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Allman Brothers Band sues record company for $13M
(AP:NEW YORK) The Allman Brothers Band has sued a record company to demand a bigger cut of recordings sold through third parties such as Apple's iTunes music service.
INO News |
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Beach volleyball less bright at Chaoyang than at Bondi Beach - Feature
Beijing - Compared to the two earlier editions - at Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 - the beach volleyball tournament at the Beijing Olympics will have to settle for bronze. But it will not be for lack of effort from Chinese organizers, who set up a 14,1...
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