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Ray Levier Ray's Way
New York-based drummer Ray Levier contends for debut CD of the year with Ray's Way . He's assembled an all-star cast, including two of the finest guitarists plying the six string trade: John Abercrombie and Mike Stern , on five and four cuts respectively.
All About Jazz |
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Posted: 18-01-2009 , 06:59 GMT
Going from one of the most popular Internet websites, ‘Face Book’ to satellite television is the new young artist Muhammad Rifat. Muhammad had made a video clip for his song “Kam Youm” (How Many Days) and the clip was directed by his brother Rifat Rifat.
Al Bawaba |
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Posted: 18-01-2009 , 07:01 GMT
After the number of cancellations in the Arab capitals of most musical concerts and festivals, Kuwait decided that it will not be canceling this year’s “Hala Febrayer” (Welcome February) Music Festival.
Al Bawaba |
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Man arrested in Norco on child pornography charges
NORCO - Riverside County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 35-year-old Santa Ana man on suspicion that he produced child pornography and counterfeit music CDs.
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin |
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NOVA Chamber series features Russian music
Today's NOVA Chamber Music Concert features an all-Russian program. But it's primarily music by composers who are not normally heard in a chamber setting.
Deseret Morning News |
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Business calendar
- Breakfast: Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce breakfast at 373 Craig Road featuring Andrew Sussman, executive director of the Cumberland Valley School of Music; 597-4610.
Chambersburg Public Opinion |
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AHS grads serve country musically
When Barack Obama takes his historic oath Tuesday as the United States' first African-American president, at least one Alamogordoan will have a front-row seat.
Alamogordo Daily News |
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'Joseph' perfect for student performers
Friends University's music man, David Weber, thinks "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is a perfect musical for students because it has so much bang for the buck. "It's like a little opera," says Weber, who has been doing musicals at Friends since 1983 and last did "Joseph" 15 years ago. "It's not particularly difficult but it's very appealing and uplifting. The music is extremely ...
The Wichita Eagle |
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'Free'-wheeling
DEREK TRUCKS BAND 'Already Free' (Wingdings 171) (Sony BMG) Derek Trucks has come of age. He's always had a rippling guitar technique, dating back to his young-phenomenon days in the Allman Brothers Band. But now he's added more soul. This album is his best yet with his own band, a potent dose of rock and R&B instead of the lighter jazz and world music of past efforts.
The Wichita Eagle |
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The state of the song
After a songwriting contest, a torrent of political debate and even a lawsuit against the state government, the Old Dominion is still without a state song.
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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Changes to iTunes pricing raise hopes of new profitability
Although Apple announced this month that some songs sold on its market-leading iTunes online service would be available for 69 cents instead of the 99-cent tag Apple had insisted on for years, the change won't necessarily put more money into the pockets of music lovers.
The Indianapolis Star |
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Make plans
- "Freedom Train," children's theater, at 10 a.m. Jan. 23 in Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, Md. The story of Harriet Tubman through dance, dialogue and music of the period, performed by Theatreworks USA. Information: (301) 797-2000.
Chambersburg Public Opinion |
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Street beat returns to Vail
Free concert series kicks off Wednesday with former member of The Black Crowes, Marc Ford
Vail Daily |
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Bard is symphony's musical muse
Almost every major composer since Shakespeare's day has written incidental music based on the Bard's plays, set his words to music or been inspired by his imagination.
The Greenville News |
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Next few months will be busy, busy for concertgoers and culture vultures
EL PASO -- The first major retrospective for the late El Paso painter Manuel "Manny" Acosta. A Don Haskins Center return for comedian George Lopez. Tour stops by heavy metal's Disturbed and Slipknot and violin master Itzhak Perlman. The 30th anniversary tour of the Broadway hit "Annie." It's shaping up to be a pretty busy winter arts season around here.
El Paso Times |
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A time of hope ... for everyone
My grandfather turned 92 this month. He is a small black man with a kind heart, an easy smile and a love for jazz music. Unsure of what to buy him for a birthday gift, I asked my aunt - his eldest daughter - for ideas.
The Sun Chronicle |
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Rockers ‘Puddle of Mudd’ to headline Nebraskaland Days
The rock band “Puddle of Mudd” will headline the summer rock concert during Nebraskaland Days.
North Platte Bulletin |
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NAMM: Steinberg unveils Cubase 5, iPhone app
Steinberg unveiled the next major version of its digital audio workstation, Cubase, at the NAMM music show in Anaheim, California. Cubase 5 will feature some new tools, including an integrated vocal pitch correction section.
Macworld UK |
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El Reno suspect cites violent music
EL RENO — The ex-convict accused of strangling his girlfriend and her four children is a fan of Insane Clown Posse, a rap/hip-hop duo known for profane lyrics about murder fantasies, necrophilia and violent acts.They perform in concert as "wicked clowns,” wearing black and white clown makeup.A line in one song, "Murda Cloak,” goes "I’m killing today to take this feeling away.”The lyrics of ...
The Oklahoman |
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Boy Scouts stage ‘lock-in’
The Calapooia District of the Boy Scouts of America hosted its annual Lock-In on Friday night at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center. The event provided mid-valley boys ages 6 to 11 and their families an entire night of continuous activities, including games, competitions, sports, music, demonstrations, movies and more. Now in its 15th year, organizers say the Lock-In has grown from just 50 boys ...
Albany Democrat-Herald |
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Record companies real beneficiaries of cheaper iTunes
LOS ANGELES — Although Apple Inc. announced this month that some songs sold on its market-leading iTunes online service would be available for 69 cents instead of the 99-cent tag Apple had insisted on for years, the change won’t necessarily put more money into the pockets of music lovers. In fact, record companies are the ones that plan to come out ahead.
Houston Chronicle |
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String quartet, male vocal ensemble unite for contemporary music success
On paper, they seemed like strange bedfellows. Yet the unusual combination of a male vocal ensemble with a string quartet resulted in one of the most successful performances of contemporary music in recent memory.
The Kansas City Star |
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GOOD OLD DAYS:Cuckoo’s Nest history kept in punk lyrics
The violent clashes between puck rockers, cowboys and police at the Costa Mesa club the Cuckoo’s Nest are immortalized in the songs of the punk band the Vandals.
Daily Pilot |
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Employers treat inaugural as historic, must-see event
As America's first African-American president is sworn in Tuesday, local businesses and related organizations are marking the historic occasion with screenings and other events.
The Record |
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Music DVD Review: Foo Fighters - Live at Wembley Stadium
Must have been an awesome show to be at because the DVD is unreal. Written by Fumo VerdeI liked the Foo Fighters when I first heard them, but didn’t know Dave Grohl, the drummer for Nirvana, was the leader. Grohl formed the Foo Fighters in the wake Nirvana’s tragic end, and since then the Foo Fighters have become one of those bands that have worked hard to silence critics and win over fans. ...
Blogcritics.org |
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