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Online music avoids rate hike
Apple had threatened to shut down iTunes if fees for downloading songs online was increased but managed to avoid that when the status quo was maintained.
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In Tomorrow's Paper
It sure would be a shame if Sheryl Crow goes down in the annals of pop songcraft as a promising sprinter who couldn't come through in the long run - huge hits out of the gate, great potential, writing with emotional and political substance and yet ends up doing duets with people like Kid Rock and Sting.
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NSO's Effort: Lovely, Long
For the first really cool night of fall, and the first subscription concert of its new season, the National Symphony Orchestra yesterday offered a meat-and-potatoes program of Beethoven and Shostakovich: big, satisfying music. It was, however, put in the hands of someone whose affinities seemed t...
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Performers to Be Jazzed About
If you can drag your children away from their Wiis tomorrow -- because is virtual tennis really exercise? -- they might just find inspiration in the acts at the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival's new family showcase on the Mall, a day outdoors with young and gifted performers from across the country.
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Beyonce to release a 70-song album
After recording over 70 songs, Beyonce is set to release her new album next month. You will get impressed by how many songs Beyonce is going to set on this album: seventy. Here’s what she just release via her official website: “I wanted to address my fans about my upcoming album. I have worked on this album for close to one year. I have taken the time so I can create my sound. Something that ...
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Jazz pianist's composition a bit challenging to follow
Unless you're listening to an 11th-century monk cant hymns, or an extraordinary pianist pump out a Chopin nocturne on a really good piano, the best way to hear music is by string quartet.
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UI alumnus to give free recital Monday
University of Iowa alumnus David Kassler will present a free recital on the euphonium, a relative of the tuba that plays in the tenor range, at 8 p.m. Monday in Buchanan Auditorium of the Pappajohn Business Administration Building.
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Nokia launches iPhone killer touchscreen phone
'Tube' rebranded as Nokia 5800 Xpress Music Finnish smartphone maker Nokia has launched its first touchscreen phone, with the Nokia 5800 Xpress Music taking on Apple's iPhone on features and price.
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New folk, bluegrass quartet to perform
The newly formed folk and bluegrass quartet Finders and Youngberg will perform live as part of the Iowa Public Radio performance series Java Blend from noon to 1 p.m. today at Iowa City's downtown Java House.
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Television - Entertainment
The Italians are in town, the 13th annual Italian Film Festival has just kicked off in Auckland and will tour Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson and Napier.
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Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
It's been a long time coming but finally Nokia have a sexy touchscreen phone, but does it have what it takes to make us look away from the ever-alluring iPhone?
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Weekend roundup
Friday -Harvest Moon Film Festival and Ball State University Cardinal Filmworks will present a showcase of films by local filmmakers at 8 p.m. at the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop parking lot at 206 S. Walnut St. Admission is free.
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Performance and classical music listings
Theater Professional/semi-professional Anna Bella Eema Mother & daughter struggling to get by embark on an adventure when the daughter brings a mud-girl to life. Closes 10/11. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-407-0556. www.gasandelectricarts.org. $20; $15 students.
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Muncie Music Fest to rock downtown Muncie
Fall is definitely the season of music festivals, especially in the melodious Muncie. Muncie Music Fest will kick off Saturday in downtown Muncie along a fair stretch of Walnut Street.
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Umphrey's Mcgee
Umphrey's McGee bassist Ryan Stasik said the difference between playing live shows at colleges versus other venues was "the drinking." The popular progressive rock band will play John R. Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. for its first show in Muncie.
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FEATURES Articles
Pottery wheels, jazz musicians and culinary and visual artists filled the streets in a kaleidoscope of artistic activity as members of the Ball State University and Muncie communities came together Thursday night to celebrate the arts in the galleries and along the sidewalks of downtown Muncie.
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At 19, she's right where she wants to be
She may still be a teenager, but Sonya Kitchell has the same straightforward, sophisticated demeanor in conversation that she brings to her folk-and-jazz-tinged songs about everything from social unrest to romantic instability.
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Their talk is like music to the ear
Prior to the Friday-night club crawl that is Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Our Hero gets jilted and Our Heroine humiliated by Tris, a popular girl with a mean streak as wide as her smile.
The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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Do This!
By James R. Sanders Today-Sunday Russian festival and music Russian culture will be highlighted and celebrated when St. Michael's Orthodox Catholic Church hosts its 32d Annual Russian Festival this weekend. It will feature several special activities and R
The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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Concert and club listings
In Concert Appel Farm Arts & Music Center 457 Shirley Rd., Elmer; 609-358-2472. www.appelfarm.org. Terry Lee Hale. $7. 10/3 8 pm. Livingston Taylor. $27.50. 10/4 8 pm.
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Events for the family
Special Events Philadelphia *FREE* Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements Health & Wellness Fair Displays by community organizations, info from chefs & dieticians, sports demonstrations & more. John F. Street Community Center, 1100 Poplar St.; 215-636-4452. www.aramark.com. 10/4 11 am-4 pm.
The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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CLASSICAL MUSIC EVENT
The New York Philharmonic made headlines with its historic tour to North Korea last February. The musicians are traveling only 90 miles this time, launching the Kimmel Center's Great Orchestras on Tour series. Lorin Maazel will be on the podium in his sev
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12,000 to run to music at first half marathon
More than 12,000 runners will line up at 9.30am on Sunday for London's first official half marathon, spurred on by music from 30 live bands. Organisers will test research from Brunel University which found music can improve endurance by 15 per cent.
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Nokia launches 'iPod killer' with free music downloads
Nokia has unveiled a new mobile phone and music download store to take on Apple's iPhone. The firm will offer unlimited music downloads for a year on selected phones in its range, including the "iPod killer" 5800 handset.
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Sometimes the subtle chords make the sweetest music
So here it is, another favorites issue!
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