Archive for May, 2010

Opera Diva Tries a Rock Album. Cue Controversy. – New York Times

Opera Diva Tries a Rock Album. Cue Controversy.New York TimesTo me — after years of listening primarily to pop/rock/jazz/traditional/world/etc. music— opera singing is athletic and superhuman, a feat of discipline …Even Sopranos Get the BluesAll About Jazzall 2 news articles » More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Justin Bieber & Jaden Smith Never Say Never – Just Jared Jr.

Seven Sided Cube Justin Bieber & Jaden Smith Never Say NeverJust Jared Jr.In the official music video, you'll see new footage from Jaden's upcoming flick and you'll even get to see Jaden rap— just like his dad! …Justin Bieber releases music video – theme song for 'Karate Kid' starring …Examiner.comJustin Bieber teases Jaden Smith collaboration [...]

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Chart Highlights: Dance/Club Play, Rock Songs & More – Billboard

Chart Highlights: Dance/Club Play, Rock Songs & MoreBillboardChart Highlights offers a sneak peek at a select group of Billboard charts every Monday. Find out the top songs, Greatest Gainers and debuts on the surveys … More: continued here

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Jazz pilots, attendants vote in favour of strike – Globe and Mail

Globe and Mail Jazz pilots, attendants vote in favour of strikeGlobe and MailJazz employs more than 1500 pilots and nearly 880 flight attendants. The two unions? last collective agreement expired June 30, 2009. …Jazz flight attendants vote to strikeGlobe and MailAir Canada Jazz flight attendants vote to strike680 NewsJazz Air flight attendants approve strike mandateDigitalJournal.com [...]

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Twin Cities Jazz Society, Young Artists Series Focuses on Piano, June 3rd – Jazz Police

Twin Cities Jazz Society, Young Artists Series Focuses on Piano, June 3rdJazz PoliceThe Twin Cities Jazz Society initiated a Young Artists Series at the Artists' Quarter last month. Scheduled about six times per year, this series brings …The Artists' Quarter's Festive June Line-UpJazz Policeall 2 news articles » More: continued here

Monday, May 31st, 2010

TO songwriter celebrates tune’s success at Eurovision – CTV.ca

CBC.ca TO songwriter celebrates tune's success at EurovisionCTV.ca… the Olympics of the music world. The Turkish-born, Toronto-raised musician penned the lyrics to "We Could Be The Same" for Istanbul rap-rock band maNga, …Eurovision Song Contest celebrates 54 years of musical hilarityDeutsche WelleEuro-what? The Most Famous Song Contest You've Never Heard OfPopEaterLetter from Israel: The Spectacle [...]

Monday, May 31st, 2010

There are ‘Mics on Fire’ in KC – University News (subscription)

There are 'Mics on Fire' in KCUniversity News (subscription)But there aren'ta lot of people who automatically associate rap music with the city. UMKC film studies student Chris Williamson wants to change that. … More: continued here

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Quotable Country – 05/31/10 Edition – Country California (blog)

Country California (blog) Quotable Country– 05/31/10 EditionCountry California (blog)I've always had a genuine passion for country. I think that audiences appreciate that, and that's why they're giving me a chance. Country music was one of … More: continued here

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Exploring Music’s Hold on the Mind – New York Times

New York Times Exploring Music's Hold on the MindNew York TimesA. I've been passionate about two things since childhood — science and music. At graduate school, Harvard, I hoped to combine the two. …and more » More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Blues Traveler, Todd Snider, Widespread Panic part of Wakarusa lineup – The City Wire

Blues Traveler, Todd Snider, Widespread Panic part of Wakarusa lineupThe City WireAfter years on the fringes of mainstream music, Blues Traveler scored big in 1994, vaulting them into the public consciousness for good. … More: continued here

Monday, May 31st, 2010