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Finishing touches applied to fine arts reorganization at KU
Kansas University is working to make an upcoming reorganization of its School of Fine Arts as seamless as possible for students and staff. The plan, approved by the Kansas Board of Regents this year, would eliminate the existing School of Fine Arts, and organize its various functions into new and existing schools on campus.
Lawrence Journal-World |
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Mon,23 Feb 2009
COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! It was a remarkable journey from Chennai to Hollywood for music maestro Allah Rakha Rahman who today made a billion Indians proud, adding another feather in his cap by bagging two Oscars for his score in "Slumdog Millionaire".
Hindustan Times |
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Rahman dedicates Oscars to god, mother
COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! "Ella pughalum iraivanuke (All glory and fame is to god)" was how music maestro A R Rahman reacted to his double-Oscar feat.
Hindustan Times |
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Rahman dedicates Oscars to God, Mother
"Ella pughalum iraivanuke (All glory and fame is to God)" was how music maestro A R Rahman reacted to his double-Oscar feat. Besides God, the 'Mozart of Madras' also dedicated his Oscars to his "loving" mother Kareema Begum, who was seated among the audience at the Kodak Theater.
Business Standard India |
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U2's album may have been leaked by record firm
London, Feb 23 : Rock band U2's yet unreleased new album was leaked online and the culprit may have been their own record label.
New Kerala |
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Music-swapping Sites To Be Blocked By Irish ISPs
An anonymous reader writes "Irish internet users are to be blocked from accessing music swapping websites, as internet service providers bow to pressure from the music industry. Eircom, the country's biggest internet provider, is to start blocking its internet customers from accessing music swapping." Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Slashdot |
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Media Matters: Baby V still going strong four years later
Lee County's very own "American Idol" contestant Vonzell Solomon is still working in music — four years after she made it to the Top 3 during Season...
The News-Press |
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Monday, 23 February, 2009
A R Rahman today scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win two Oscars for the Best Original Score 'Slumdog Millionaire' and its foot-tapping song 'Jai Ho.'
News Today |
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Kelley misses his wife Heigl
London, Feb 23 : Rocker Josh Kelley doesn't like touring too much as he misses his actress wife Katherine Heigl.
New Kerala |
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Digital music services flunk college test
College campuses were once a prime spawning ground for new digital music services - but those days appear to be over.
Independent Online |
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Hamish Champ: Skiffle - the new rock and roll?
I know I am the wrong side of 45, but even I’m not old enough to recall the heady days of that peculiarly English brand of ‘make do’ music, namely ‘skiffle’.
Publican |
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Chapter 5: 2:30 p.m.
The story so far: Thirteen-year-old Jonathan and his small Revolutionary War militia, having finally arrived at Rocktown, hear the sound of the enemy in the distance.
Detroit News |
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Concert promoters launch website for touts to sell tickets
Concert promoters will today launch a website for touts to sell tickets.
Daily Telegraph |
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Hamlet takes campus by storm
The cast of Hamlet poses on stage. When a band plays the opening to “Stairway to Heaven,” a curious current of energy runs through the crowd. Granted, there is some exasperation in the energy, as if to say, “This song? Really?”
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Local news briefs for Monday, Feb. 23
The Baylor University School of Music will present Baritone Nathan Gunn as part of its Distinguished Artist Series at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Roxy Grove Hall.
Waco Tribune-Herald |
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WNUR Phoneathon kicks off with live indie music
In order to raise money for its annual Phoneathon fundraiser, WNUR banked on what it considers its strength: good music. Local Chicago staple and indie rock ensemble Cheer Accident headlined Phoneathon's kick-off event. The benefit kicked off Thursday night with an intimate performance at Evanston SPACE.
Daily Northwestern |
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When it comes to spending, kids come first
Times may be tough financially, but few Corridor residents are willing to compromise discretionary spending when it comes to their children.In fact, art, music, dance and sports activities are faring well as parents adjust to the economic downturn, according to area businesses."It's a booming business right now," said Shannon Price, 54, director of recreational music at West Music in Coralville. ...
The Gazette |
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A Comparison of the Old and the New
The prominence given early music in the reopening festivities at Alice Tully Hall is a sign of how much has changed in 40 years.
New York Times |
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Rahman bags the Oscars
Rahman has won Oscars under two Catogaries, for the Best Original Music score and Best Original Song (Jai Ho…). He is the first Indian to get two Oscars at a time
IndiaGlitz |
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Letter: Northwestern needs a "Bananapalooza"
So I've been thinking a lot about the issue of unity on this campus. I'm not going to go all "oNe Northwestern" on you guys, but I really want something at Northwestern that brings all students together, regardless of organizational affiliation or location on campus.
Daily Northwestern |
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Newark band to play Graceland, Nashville
The Newark High School Band -- 30 members strong -- will be in the spotlight over spring break as it performs at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville at Graceland in Memphis -- the home of Elvis Presley. The 30 members the band boasts this year make up the largest number in decades at Newark High, which has an enrollment of about 200.
The Beacon News |
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Review: Venue hampered an appealing voice
Classic and modern joined forces yesterday as Christine Shumway Mortine and Columbus Bach Ensemble musicians performed at the Pontifical College Josephinum.
The Columbus Dispatch |
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Rahman creates history as 'Slumdog' turns top dog at Oscars
Los Angeles, Feb 23 : Indian music maestro A.R. Rahman made history as he became the first Indian to win two Oscars as 'Slumdog Millionaire', the rags to riches story of a boy from the slums of Mumbai, swept the annual Academy Awards.
New Kerala |
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After the Cliburn audition notes die down, judges must make the decision of who gets to compete
By CHRIS SHULL FORT WORTH — The panel of five judges at the Cliburn screening recitals use no-nonsense ratings to determine who will advance to the upcoming Van Cliburn Piano Competition. Pianists are not ranked — they’re either in, or they’re not. Using a system devised by Richard Rodzinski, president of the Van Cliburn Foundation, a score of 0 = no; 1 = maybe; 2 = yes; and 3 = absolutely. ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Simple goal for VU, Johnson — keep getting better
The corner in the lobby of the Vanderbilt football offices looks as if it was made for the 2008 Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl trophy, which now resides there.
Nashville City Paper |
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