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Zimbabwe, Botswana drum up support for Kora nominees
IN an effort to win hearts of voters in this year’s edition of the Kora All Africa Music Awards, Botswana and Zimbabwe have begun "dishing out" promotional material in the sub-region to drum up support for its nominees.
The Herald |
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Creative bands rocking China
At 45 minutes past midnight, long after the Olympic venues have been put to bed, rock star Shouwang Zhang confidently steps to a microphone.
Denver Post |
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Malaysia's Islamists want Lavigne concert canceled
Malaysia's Islamic opposition party has urged the government to cancel a planned concert by Avril Lavigne, saying the Canadian singer's on-stage moves are "too sexy" for this Muslim-majority country, an official said Monday.
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Artiste follows Decibel’s footsteps
WHEN talented rapper Decibel — real name Daniel Mazhindu — relocated to the Diaspora several years ago, he left a yawning void in local music circles that was difficult to fill.
The Herald |
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Journey moving at the speed of sound
Trove Summer Flicks at the White Plains Public Library is presenting a free screening of “August Rush” this evening at 7. Part romance, part gentle fantasy, this film is about a musical prodigy who uses his gift as a clue to finding his birth parents. The whole family will enjoy the music and this heart-warming story starring Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. If you miss ...
The Journal News |
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Mtukudzi’s royalties saga
IN what could be an embarrassment for Oliver Mtukudzi, the Southern African Music Rights Organisation has dismissed his claims of non-payment blaming him for creating serious complications with documentation.
The Herald |
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Sagonda set to bounce back
FORGOTTEN gospel diva, Amanda Sagonda intends to make another comeback on the music scene with a new album in September.
The Herald |
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Amy escapes boos a second time
Amy Winehouse managed to get a few cheers at her second set at the V Festival, despite being booed the night before.
ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News |
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Festival comes to close
CelebrateErie is about more than listening to great music and tasting scrumptious food. It's about celebrating the community, just like the name implies.
Erie Times-News |
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Tributes to two great bands
A special two band tribute at B. B. Kings tonight features “Warchild,” an exciting theatrical presentation of Jethro Tull in concert at 7:30, followed by Hogweed, performing the music of Genesis at 8:45. Both bands use costumes, make-up, lighting, props and multimedia to re-create these legendary bands in concert. Tickets are $25 for this powerful stage show, making for a most enjoyable, ...
The Journal News |
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Concert celebrates Yiddish culture
VALHALLA - On a warm night 35 years ago, George Mandel and his wife, Abigail, sat listening to the Westchester Philharmonic play at the Kensico Dam Plaza.
The Journal News |
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Robert Earl Keen, Greg Brown to play concert to help high school sports
When Watsonville High principal Murry Schekman took a look at the massive cuts facing Pajaro Valley Unified School District sports programs, he decided he would tackle the problem head on.
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MormonTimes.com: Utah Valley University will host 2008 EFY multimedia concerts
A multimedia end-of-summer concert reliving experiences and music from the 2008 Especially for Youth program will be held Aug. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Utah Valley University McKay Events Center.
Deseret Morning News |
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Review: Jam for Peace missed a beat
Although the lineup was packed with both up-and-coming and established chart-toppers from the urban music scene, V100’s annual Jam for Peace concert Saturday night at the Bradley Center couldn’t consistently hold the energy or interest of the c...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
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Y-S parties in Punjab film
Punjabis everywhere have now seen Tej Maan grooving mightily to hip hop Indian music on the big screen.
Appeal-Democrat |
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THE GOSPEL OF PARK
Brandon Sullivan plays praise and worship music Sunday with his fiancée Jill Taylor at Forsythe Park in Monroe. Sullivan is preparing to go into full time ministry. "Ministry, that's where my heart is," Sullivan said.
The News-Star |
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DPAT looks forward to new shows and some old favorites
Deming Performing Arts Theater, Inc., is looking to keep your family's toes a tapping during their 2008-09 performance schedule with some "wholesome family entertainment," as DPAT president Glenn Kruger puts it. DPAT will be holding performances at Morgan Hall at 109 E. Pine St.
The Deming Headlight |
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Fingerprints Music in Belmont Shore hosts two concerts
Fingerprints Music is hosting two in-store concerts: Delta Spirit, and Neil Halstead
Long Beach Press-Telegram |
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Summer concerts at El Dorado Park
Learn about Cambodian traditions at a Cultural Rhythms event at El Dorado Park Nature Center on Wednesday evening.
Long Beach Press-Telegram |
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Grants available for musicians
PASADENA - The Pasadena Conservatory of Music is offering full and partial scholarships for seventh- to 12th-grade students who enroll in their Fundamentals of Music class.
Pasadena Star-News |
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Setup man: Gagne was braced for boos
LOS ANGELES - It has been two seasons since Eric Gagne's insignia flashed all over the Dodger Stadium scoreboard, his theme music playing as the bespectacled, goateed reliever entered the game, whipping the crowd into a frenzy.
The Press-Enterprise |
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Aaron Parks: Structured Freedom
Pianist and composer Aaron Parks is 24 years old—and he started college 11 years ago. A child prodigy who entered the University of Washington at age 13 as a triple major in math, computer science and music, Parks quickly found that music was his true calling.
All About Jazz |
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Aaron Parks: Structured Freedom
On the new episode of The Jazz Session , Jason Crane interviews pianist/composer Aaron Parks about his new album, Invisible Cinema (Blue Note, 2008). Parks is 24 years old—and he started college 11 years ago.
All About Jazz |
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Hilario Duran and his Latin Jazz Big Band: From the Heart
Anyone who heard the explosive band put together by multi-instrumentalist Arturo Sandoval shortly after he broke away from the seemingly indivisible Irakere would probably remember the ubiquitous young gentleman at the piano.
All About Jazz |
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Tabligh
Trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith's Golden Quartet is an evolving ensemble. The original line-up had Anthony Davis (piano), Jack DeJohnette (drums) and Malachi Favors Magoustos (bass). Then came Woody Aplanalp (guitar), Famoudou Don Moye (drums) and John Lindberg (drums).
All About Jazz |
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