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Black Music Month, 2008
America's diverse musical heritage exemplifies the creativity and optimism of our Nation. During Black Music Month, we celebrate the extraordinary talents and creativity of African-American singers, musicians, and composers whose achievements have enriched our culture and enhanced our lives.
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Girls of abuse regain voices
The girls — some lying on their stomachs, some sitting with their legs tucked beneath them — formed a circle on the floor. It was midday, and another group therapy session had begun at Camp CADI, a retreat designed to foster confidence in sexually abused girls and help them find their voice through music, dance, drama and storytelling. The moment had come again for them to tell their stories, ...
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Mayor "critical but stable" after collapse
Manukau City Mayor Len Brown is "critical but stable" after a suspected heart attack at the Pacific Music Awards in Auckland last night.
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A world of features and shorts
The Independent Film Festival of Boston may have blown out of town, but two other area fests soon arrive to keep movie marathoners happy.
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Music Review: Felipe Salles - South American Suite
Latin jazz fans will find some surprises here. As someone who has always enjoyed Latin jazz, my spirits rise whenever I have the chance to review a new album featuring that type of music. But what makes it even more special is when that album is something a little different, and that's certainly the case with Felipe Salles' new release on the Curare label, South American Suite.Salles is...
Blogcritics.org |
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Carnival of Healing #140 Questions to Ask Yourself
Welcome to this week's Carnival of Healing. The carnival tents have returned home for this edition. I've chosen to organize the various contributions (carnival attractions) by first posing a question....
About.com |
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Kunal teams up with Prasoon
Kunal Kohli uses Prasoon Joshi’s magic in love songs by Shankar, Ehsan and Loy for new film.
The Times of India |
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The Frequency 'waves' hello to Madison music scene
Darwin Sampson's promising new live music club The Frequency opened its doors on Friday night with an invite-only preview show featuring Stephanie Rearick, Awesome Car Funmaker and The Treats. This varied lineup of bands represents the kind of musical diversity Sampson is hoping to bring to the club just off the Capitol Square as he books local bands to play every weekend this summer.
Isthmus |
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Folk singer, rabble-rouser U. Utah Phillips dead at 73
U. Utah Phillips, a Grammy-nominated folksinger, rabble-rouser and anarchist whose wild white beard recalled his years as a tramp, died of heart disease May 23 at his home in Nevada City, Calif. He was 73.
Deseret Morning News |
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Manukau mayor collapses on stage
Manukau City Mayor Len Brown, 51, was rushed to Middlemore Hospital last night after collapsing while giving the opening speech at the Pacific Music Awards in Auckland.
Stuff |
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"Pussycat Dolls" lead singer not quite solo yet
KUSA - On 9NEWS 5 a.m. we shared some new music from Nicole Scherzinger, the Hawaiian born entertainer best known as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls, who told us she's almost ready to head out on her own.
9 News Denver |
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Magnolia Festival Belle and Beau named
Mike and Charlene Ridgway were named the 2008 Belle and Beau of the 12th Annual Magnolia Festival during a ceremony at Market Square Friday.
Durant Daily Democrat |
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REV. MILLER TO SPEAK AT NEW LIFE MINISTRY LEWISTOWN -- The Rev. Billy Miller will speak at New Life Ministry, Rt. 24, Lewistown, across from the Countryside Restaurant, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, and at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1.
The Canton Daily Ledger |
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I don't think remix is a bad word: AR Rahman
He is a musical genius whose popularity spans across continents.
IBN live |
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Community
Music series starts on Fridays -- The Carolina Inn has begun its weekly Fridays on the Front Porch music series. Every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., a bluegrass band will play live music on the porch overlooking the north lawn. The Crossroads Bar will serve its bar menu, along with beer and wine.
The Chapel Hill News |
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Count, Duke get royal treatment from Jazz Ensemble
When the Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble (MBBJE) pays tribute to jazz royalty — the Count and the Duke — at its next concert, Sunday June 8, it will also be paying its collective respects to its own former band leader, Canadian jazz- arranging legend Ron Collier.
Mississauga News |
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Charlie Daniels' band headlines Taylor festival 06/01/08
TAYLOR — Two days of country music performed by big-name stars will highlight Downriver's largest summer festival.
The News-Herald |
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I'm a hero myself: Mika
Why haven't we heard you after Mauja hi mauja ? I give one hit at a time. Last year I had two, Aye Ganpat and Mauja hi mauja . Other singers need 20 songs a year to reach the top.
Hindustan Times |
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COLUMBIA: St. Paul concert today
Broadway's coming to Columbia thanks to the St. Paul United Church of Christ Orchestra. Under the direction of Sue Phillips, the group will play a free concert at 2 p.m. today (Sunday) in the church's Fellowship Hall, 127 St. Paul St. in Columbia.
Monroe County Clarion |
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Thee Silver Mount Zion paints pictures with sound
Thee Silver Mount Zion Memorial Orchestra and Tra-la-la Band stopped by the Turner Ballroom Friday night to deliver a performance that ebbed and flowed. The Dead Science opened.and#8232;and#8232;
OnMilwaukee.com |
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Classical: CSO works beautifully on Ives' 'Holidays'
CSO works beautifully on Ives' 'Holidays' Beneath Charles Ives' crusty modernist exterior beats the heart of a red-blooded New England Romantic in the Transcendental tradition of Emerson and Thoreau. That much Michael Tilson Thomas made clear with his rousing performance of one of the composer's most fiercely original works, his "New England Holidays" Symphony, with the Chicago Symphony ...
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Music directors' salaries are definitely on the upswing
At events scheduled here Monday, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is to officially introduce Riccardo Muti as its music director-designate. Should Muti be asked why he chose to commit here instead of, say, New York, it's likely he will cite the chance to lead our world-class orchestra and reside in our congenial city.
Chicago Tribune |
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Grandson's work celebrates icons of Yiddish theater
Multimedia show highlights couple's contribution to arts Before Hollywood, before Broadway, before the Borscht Belt and the Catskills, two words transformed the performing arts in America: Yiddish theater.
Chicago Tribune |
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Crawfish fest leads this weekend's best bets
Louisiana Red and a $7 plate of jambalaya? It must be the Crawfish Fest. Head to Sussex County for some great food and live music. When: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. today; 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
The Record |
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‘Catch the Reading Bug!’ kicks off at the library Thursday
Catch the Reading Bug! kicks off this Thursday, June 5 at 2 p.m. at the Altus Public Library with story teller and banjo player Dan Gibson of Dallas, Texas. The program is free and for the whole family to enjoy. Dan's program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council.
Altus Times |
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