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Radio and Street Date: January 2009
From Presidential galas to celebrations for foreign dignitaries, Miles Stiebel is one of the most requested performers in the special events industry. But don't let this distract you from this band leader's progressive musicality.
All About Jazz |
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South African musical legend Miriam Makeba dies
She died just how she wanted to _ singing on stage for a good cause. And her recorded songs wafted out of taxis and radios, as fellow Africans struggled with their grief at her passing. Miriam Makeba, the "Mama Africa" whose sultry voice gave South Africans...
San Francisco Chronicle |
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South African musical legend Miriam Makeba dies
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — She died just how she wanted to — singing on stage for a good cause. And her recorded songs wafted out of taxis and radios, as fellow Africans struggled with their grief at her passing.
The Post-Standard |
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The fall season is ushered in with the sounds of jazz
October was once declared Jazz Awareness Month in New Orleans. Considering this week's jazz offerings, particularly in the modern variety, maybe November deserves the title. October brought us the Congo Square Rhythms Festival, the Crescent City Blues Festival, the Gretna Heritage Festival, the Voodoo Music Festival and the Swamp Festival with nary a note of modern jazz and just a sprinkling of ...
Louisiana Weekly |
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Art, Clowns and Charity
10 November 2008 Don your red, foam nose, your big floppy shoes and prepare for an evening of art, clownery and philanthropy at an auction Nov. 14 to raise money for Maria's Children, an organization that works with orphans and children with disabilities.
The Moscow Times |
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Vox Populi: �They are all calendar winners in my book.�
"Regarding high steppers in high school bands, we belonged to the band boosters for four years. The band is a character-building organization as well as music instruction. Support your band boosters by purchasing the items they sell. Let the kids high step and the bands march on."
Savannah Morning News |
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Local 2nd Grade Class Finalist In National Contest.
A 2nd grade class at Marion Public Schools in Osceola county is one of 5 finalists in a national contest. Schools across the nation submitted music videos which expressed how students would benefit from technology in their classroom.
9&10 News Cadillac |
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Theater Impresario Lloyd Webber Plans Content Push, Music Downloads
Phantom Of The Opera songsmith Andrew Lloyd Webber ’s Really Useful Group is targeting U.S. entertainment consumers with an upcoming move to become a proper online content destination, we have learned.
Forbes |
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Customer Service
TORONTO - At 18, country singer Taylor Swift is already a huge star and a bit of a veteran in the music business.
Brandon Sun |
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CD:Little Women
Musical theatre producers often complain that budgetary restrictions have stopped the practice of ‘out of town try outs’, whose purpose was to road test a new production and mould it into shape before taking it into the heart of theatre land.
RainbowNetwork.com |
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Video of the Day: A new version of iPod "shuffle"
From the "don't try this at home" file, we offer this bizarre use of a favorite portable personal music device.
OnMilwaukee.com |
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LOVE ME TANDOOR
Looking for a place to impress a client? Consider Mantra Masala. It's relatively quiet, with Indian music drifting softly in the background, so you actually can have a business meeting without having to shout. It's just elegant enough to be soothing without being stuffy.
Las Vegas Business Press |
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Obamapalooza
Feels like déjà vu all over again: Obamapalooza-stock "What a strange strange trip it's been." Truckin', by The Grateful Dead, came out less than a year after our "world-changing" peace and love rock festival ended. Reality crashed the party. Our fantasy Osley acid dropping, organic granola commune groovin', hairy-arm-pitted rancid-patchouli oiled, bare-assed mud sliding free lovin' peace ...
Blogcritics.org |
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West Side Story
This classic musical combines the Romeo and Juliet story with a New York City young gang setting, and tops it off with the music of Leonard Bernstein. Directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, and starring Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer.
Apollo Movie Guide |
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Dana Hall Named Music Director and Darius Hampton Tapped as Education Director
CHICAGO, IL - The Chicago Jazz Ensemble (CJE), under the artistic direction of Jon Faddis, named Dana Hall as its Music Director and Darius Hampton as Education Director, it was announced by J. Richard Dunscomb, CJE Executive Director.
All About Jazz |
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Weekly Music Agenda
Calexico MONDAY How about some Brooklyn hip-shaking indie sandwiched between some southern rock? Kings of Leon are a band you may have heard of. Also, you may have heard of this website called craigslist . You will need one to make the other happen. KoL is joined by We Are Scientists (the meat of the metaphor) and The Whigs (more southern rock brioche). DAR , 7 p.m. The ...
DCist |
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She seeks
Nandita Das is the star attraction and her directorial debut Firaaq a top draw at the 14th Calcutta Film Festival. She spoke to t2 on the eve of her Calcutta trip…
The Telegraph |
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South African musical legend Miriam Makeba dies
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa—She died just how she wanted to—singing on stage for a good cause. And her recorded songs wafted out of taxis and radios, as fellow Africans struggled with their grief at her passing.
Las Cruces Sun-News |
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Miriam Makeba Dead At 76
The lady they called Mama Africa, Miriam Makeba, has died at teh age of 76. Miriam, whose sultry voice gave South Africans hope when the country was gripped by apartheid, died early Monday of a heart attack after collapsing on stage in Italy.
Undercover |
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Vote For the 'People's Choice Awards'
The nominees for "The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards," which will be hosted by Queen Latifah, were announced this morning -- and fans can now vote for their favorite TV, film and music stars. Among the nominees are 'The Dark Knight,' '27 Dresses,' 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' and 'Iron Man' in the film categories; "Grey's Anatomy," "House," "Samantha Who?" and "90210" ...
The Oklahoman |
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Greece Teacher Charged With Endangering Welfare of a Child
Greece, N.Y.--A Greece music teacher is accused of having inappropriate contact with a child.
13WHAM Rochester |
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Music legend Miriam Makeba dies
She died just how she wanted to -- singing on stage for a good cause.
KGO-TV Bay Area |
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Everyone's Invited To The Takitimu Festival
WHANAU & FRIENDS, ARE YOU PREPARING YOURSELF FOR THIS MASSIVE REUNION? Tickets are only $30 per person, 5yrs old & under free.
Scoop.co.nz |
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Michael Giltz: DVDs: Hello "Fraggle Rock!"
Lately, I've been on a crusade against lavish and wildly impractical DVD boxed sets that kind of look cool but can't fit onto your DVD...
HuffingtonPost |
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South African musical legend Miriam Makeba dies
She died just how she wanted to — singing on stage for a good cause. And her recorded songs wafted out of taxis and radios, as fellow Africans struggled with their grief at her passing.
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