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Iran says no permit for Chris de Burgh concert
Iran said it has not authorised a concert by Irish crooner Chris de Burgh, in what would have been a first in the Islamic republic, the official news agency IRNA reported on Sunday.
AFP via Yahoo! News |
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Jerry Wexler, Godfather of RandB, Dead at 91
The man who coined the term "rhythm and blues" is dead at 91.
TheCelebrityCafe.com |
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Iran says no permit for Chris de Burgh concert
Iran said it has not authorised a concert by Irish crooner Chris de Burgh, in what would have been a first in the Islamic republic, the official news agency IRNA reported on Sunday.
AFP via Yahoo! Philippines News |
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Britney Spears Snags Three Nominations of the Video Music Awards
The queen of pop gets more shots at VMA glory.
TheCelebrityCafe.com |
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V Festival - Thousands Of Music Fans Flock To V Festival
The V Festival kicked off yesterday with artists ranging from electronic pioneers The Chemical Brothers to Pop Idol winner Will Young at the event's two sites at Hylands Park ...
ContactMusic |
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Allensworth celebration moves to Merritt College in Oakland this year
OAKLAND -- It seemed like a bad thing at first. Because of high gas prices, organizers were forced to scuttle the annual road trip taking 17 busloads of people from Oakland to Allensworth State Historic Park in the Central Valley -- the site of a pioneer settlement that was governed, financed and operated by African Americans at the turn of the last century.
Oakland Tribune |
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Sharing their voices
Female musicians eager to share their voices had a chance to do just that at the first Celebration of Women and Music event held Saturday at the Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship.
The Chronicle-Journal |
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Festival in full swing
With the brightly coloured regalia, the chiming sounds made by the dancers wearing jingle dresses and the scent of traditional food favourites wafting across the grounds, the Anishnawbe Keeshigun festival taking place at Fort William Historical Park this weekend is a delight for the senses.
The Chronicle-Journal |
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Summer Jam bands to perform Aug. 24
Ten bands will join Beach Road Magazine's “Saipan Summer Jam” on Aug. 24 at Saipan Grand Hotel's Club V. “It's definitely going to be a night of different varieties of music,” said Beach Road Magazine's account manager Susan Marchitti.
Saipan Tribune |
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Catfish festival pageant held
MELVILLE-The 2008 Atchafalaya Catfish Festival Pageant will be held at 3 p.m. today at the Melville Civic Center.
Opelousas Daily World |
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Iran says no permit for Chris de Burgh concert
TEHERAN - Iran said it has not authorised a concert by Irish crooner Chris de Burgh, in what would have been a first in the Islamic republic, the official news agency IRNA reported on Sunday.
Khaleej Times |
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Irish musician Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners dies at 73
Dublin, Aug 17 : Irish singer Ronnie Drew of the traditional music band The Dubliners has died at the age of 73 in Dublin after a long illness, national broadcaster RTE reported.
New Kerala |
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Georgia crisis adds an edge to Lithuania music festival
NORVILISKES,Lithuania - Rock and techno fans have flocked to this frontier village for a politically-charged music festival this weekend that's acquired an edge due to the conflict in Georgia.
Khaleej Times |
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Lucrecia Kasilag, grand dame of RP music, dies at 90
MANILA, Philippines—(UPDATE) Distinguished composer, music educator, former president of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and National Artist for Music Lucrecia Kasilag passed away Saturday night in her Perdigon, Paco home. She was 90.
Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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Movie's degrading language insults disabled
UPDATED: 09 :35 a.m. EDT, August 17, 2008 Chuck Yarborough becomes an Akron Blackstockings player. Talk arts, movies, music, dining and more!
The Plain Dealer |
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Once-Stricken Saxman: Music 'Gave Me My Life'
Ask saxophonist David Sanborn to reel off a list of career achievements, and you'd better get comfortable. It's a long list. Even he looks surprised when he reaches the end of it, and quips, “I split the atom and cured cancer."
All About Jazz |
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Ekta Kapoor's TV appearance - a special gift for Tusshar
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, Aug 17 : Anything for my brother Tusshar, says Ekta Kapoor who made an exception for him by appearing on the Rakhi special of Zee TV's music reality show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' to promote his forthcoming 'C Kkompany'.
New Kerala |
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Simeon Nix, Bell Shoals worship leader, dies at 47
BRANDON (FBW)-Simeon Nix, 47, pastor of music and worship at Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon, passed away Sunday morning after suffering an apparent heart attack Sat., Aug. 16 at his home.
Florida Baptist Witness |
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Robert Hall Winemaker Dinner
The Tahoe Biltmore is proud to host the Robert Hall Winemakers Dinner. Live music by entertainer extraordinaire Fabrizio and fabulous wine and food pairings will make this elegant evening one you won't want to miss. Tickets are $59 per person, or $99 per couple. Call (800) Biltmore for details.
North Lake Tahoe Bonanza |
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Music Festival to Jazz up Hope
HOPE, Maine - Four men with ties to the community hope to bring back the jazz era, at least to the local arena.
All About Jazz |
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Bop Around the Bloc
From music museums to jazz clubs, Christina Pfeiffer explores Prague through its music.
All About Jazz |
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Jazz Adds an Acute Angle to Washington Square
It's called a square, but it's not. For one thing, the commercial section around Beacon and Washington streets in Brookline isn't a square in the sense of a plaza or a four-sided piece of pavement.
All About Jazz |
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For organizer, borough, it’s Show time
MT GRETNA — Although a few last-minute issues always arise, Linda Bell finds that the countless hours she and her team of volunteers spend preparing for the annual Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show usually means things are calm enough for her to enjoy the same thing thousands of visitors do: shopping and eating.
Lebanon Daily News |
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Parma: Hungarian festival set Aug. 31
The 53rd annual Hungarian Scout Festival is set for 1-11 p.m. Aug. 31 at the German Central Park, 7863 York Road, Parma. The event includes Hungarian artists, ethnic foods, music and more. This is the 50th anniversary of the Cleveland...
Parma Sun Post |
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Bedingfield shows she's no one-hit wonder
Natasha Bedingfield delivered a brief but soulful performance at the Illinois State Fair Saturday night. The British pop singer is best known for "Unwritten," a song you've probably heard even if you didn't know its name.
The State Journal-Register |
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