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  • Aretha Franklin: Details on Duet with Condoleezza Rice Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:30AMAretha Franklin and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice performed together at an event Tuesday to raise money for music education. The Philadelphia Orchestra backed Rice on piano and Franklin on vocals at the Mann Music Center fundraiser, ABC News reported. The Philadelphia Inquirer said Rice and Franklin performed separately and collaborated on "I Say a Little Prayer" and "My ...
  • OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview: July 30-August 1, 2010 Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:08AMTwo county fairs, a celebration of African culture, a visit from Neil Young and the witches of "Wicked" are just a few ways to keep you and yours amused this weekend. Need more? Fear not, we've got plenty.
  • The diva and the diplomat: Aretha, Condi share the stage at the Mann Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:56AMIn an unexpected event that gained national attention, Aretha Franklin, the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and former Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, shared the stage last Tuesday at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, presenting a concert to benefit programs supporting the Mann Center’s Education and Community Engagement Programs. The sold-out gala ...
  • Powder Ridge Rock Festival: The Greatest Concert That Never Happened Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:04AMForty Years Ago, There Would Have Been Much Music In Middlefield It was called the greatest rock concert that never happened. The Powder Ridge Rock Festival, 40 years ago this weekend, promised that the biggest names in the business — Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, Van Morrison, Sly and the Family Stone —would play on the grassy slopes of the winter ski resort. But a last-minute court order prevented ...
  • Donnie McClurkin Ministering Around the Country Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:07AM*Donnie McClurkin is a busy man these days. He put in another appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) annual convention in San Diego. There, McClurkin, who is also a diabetic, spoke and performed on the opening day of the convention during the morning session, sharing the stage with everyone’s favorite doctor, Mehmet [...]
  • Powder Ridge Rock Festival: The Greatest Show That Never Happened Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:55AMForty Years Ago, There Would Have Been Much Music In Middlefield The Powder Ridge Rock Festival, 40 years ago this weekend, promised that the biggest names in the business would play in Middlefield. But a last-minute court order prevented the bands from ever taking the stage.
  • Actress with knowledge and humor in her quips Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:57PMA few days after discovering that she had been awarded the 2010 National Humor Prize, Natalia Herrera received us in her Playa apartment in the capital. This Cuban actress who took her first steps toward fame in the 1930s, wept when they brought her the news. "Instead of laughing?" I asked her.
  • Feel the Music Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:32PMWe are warned. The house lights are up. There will be no applause. This is not a performance. An accompanist, Cody T. Gilette, and his page turner (played by the statuesque Alice Sherman) enter, waving at members of the audience. The pianist adjusts his seat and settles in with a comedic flair.
  • ABBA tribute band dazzles fans at Sandy Amphitheater Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:47PMGooooood mooooooorning, inhabitants of Sandy! Do not be alarmed. All of that whistling and whooshing that you hear is because the roof of your town has been blown clean off its moorings.
  • Holly Cara Price: Margaret Cho Is Just Plain Awesome (She's A Friggin' Rockstar SuperHero Bitch* on New Album Cho ... Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:13AMMargaret Cho gave me some of her time recently to discuss the August 24th release of her new album Cho Dependent. News Flash: Girlfriend can...
  • 'Model of grace': Stan the Man on Sports Illustrated cover Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:02AMStan Musial is on the cover of Sports Illustrated's latest "Where Are They Now" issue that hits newsstands today.
  • Usher, Chris Brown & Mavado Invade Jamaica For Sumfest Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:14AMAfter a historic Dancehall Night at Reggae Sumfest, Jamaica's leading reggae festival—and a platform for top international stars from Jay-Z , Weezy , and 50 , to Beyoncé , Mary , and Lionel Richie — Usher Raymond appeared at a press conference at Montego Bay's luxurious Iberostar Hotel.
  • Elvis Memories Alive in Concert in a Special Memorial Tribute August 14th with Tribute Artist Chris MacDonald Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:01AMIn a memorial celebration of the life and music of Elvis Presley, Chris MacDonald lovingly brings back the magic of “the King or Rock-n-roll "with his full production band, back up singers and dancers August 14th at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
  • The Big Four Cinema Simulcast: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:56AMDespite the hundreds (if not thousands) of subgenres within metal, virtually all of them stand up and give a tip of the hat to what is known as "The Big Four": Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. Genres and styles may come and go but the Big Four are forever.
  • Santa Fe Opera review: Spratlan's 'Dream' comes true in impressive premiere Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:40AMGet FREE Daily Headlines by email! The belated premiere of Lewis Spratlan's opera Life Is a Dream , unveiled at Santa Fe Opera on Saturday night 32 years after it was completed, sent opera-goers on a stroll down memory lane to the 1970s, when academic composers were still expected to worship at the altar of atonality.
  • When Smokey sings ... Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:19PMStill having fun: Motown legend Smokey Robinson, now 69, headlines the 10th annual Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, Aug. 9 at Deer Lake Park.
  • Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events -- July 25 Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:19AMUpcoming events in and around Broomfield
  • Weil's Triumph Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 5:50PMIN SUMMING up his 19th and final season as Carmel Bach Festival music director, Bruno Weil said he has found himself "awed, inspired and transformed" by the genius of J.S. Bach. During his tenure, he has performed the St. Matthew Passion , one of Bach's greatest and most personal works, many times.
  • The Vysotsky phenomenon: beyond confines and ages Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:19AMIconic Soviet singer, songwriter, poet, and actor Vladimir Vysotsky (1938-1980), whose career had an immense and enduring effect on Russian culture, died exactly 30 years ago.
  • 80s popstars party in the park Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:10AMOKAY, the fashion may’ve been dubious and the less said about the hairstyles the better – but eighties music ruled. Tonight you can relive all the hits from some of the era’s biggest pop stars when the Town 102FM Summer Sessions tour hits Ipswich’s Christchurch Park.
  • NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Jimmy Webb: The Quintessential Songwriter Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:47PM(NASHVILLE SKYLINE is a column by CMT/ CMT .com Editorial Director Chet Flippo.) I think a majority of songwriters -- working in country or anywhere else -- would agree that Jimmy Webb is one of the greatest songwriters in popular music in recent decades.
  • Porter's sly wit to get its due Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:52PMThe musical genius of Worcester Academy's most famous alumnus and one of the greatest contributors to the Great American Songbook will be celebrated with a four-day event this weekend at Nick's Bar and Restaurant.
  • 'None More Black': 30 Years of AC/DC's 'Back in Black' Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:55PMFiled under: Spinner Essay Clayton Call, Redferns The official coroner's report attributed the singer's demise to "death by misadventure." As the 1970s gave way to the '80s, Australia's raunchy, hard-charging rock 'n' roll band, AC/DC , was reeling from the acute-alcohol-intoxication death of its diabolical frontman, Bon Scott. But wallowing in self-pity was not an option for the surviving ...
  • Singer recalls the ‘agony and ecstasy’ of Spector Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:30PMIn April 2009, legendary rock producer Phil Spector was found guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death six years earlier of B-movie actress Lana Clarkson, 40. He was sentenced to 19 years to life.
  • Guide: Hot this Weekend Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:03AMEquus . Juy 23-25. Onstage, Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati. The last weekend of Repertory Philippines’ production of Peter Shaffer’s Equus . Audie Gemora directs Miguel Faustmann, Red Concepcion, Jaime del Mundo, Tami Monsod and others. For adults only.
  • Remembering Mehmood Ali On His 6th Death Anniversary (September 29, 1932 - July 23, 2004) Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:08AMJuly 22, 2010 : Just imagine this scenario occurring two and half decade down the memory lane. Two colossal giants had met in a tinsel town bash.
  • Interview: Robbie Danzie, Artist Manager and Former Lead Singer of Krystol Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:15AMAs founder of Prodigy International, artist manager and talent coach Robbie Danzie works with independent musicians, actors, and models to take their entertainment careers to the next level. Her passion for what she does is fueled by her own unique path in the business: first, as lead singer of the ...
  • Happenings on the Scene - Clear Lake musicians play The Last Waltz Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:13AMConcert goers looking for something new will find it at the Onanole Rec Centre tonight, thanks to a re-enactment of something old but this isn't the same old same old.
  • Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events -- July 22 Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:04AMUpcoming events in and around Broomfield
  • Things To Do (July 22-28) Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:04AMThe following are southern New Mexico events, activities and other happenings in the week ahead.
  • Eric Burdon brings "Animals" classics to Pittsburgh Blues Festival Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:50PMMost of the major British Invasion bands -- namely, the Beatles, Stones, Who and Kinks -- had a nice stretch of time to forge their sound, pay their dues, break big and then go through a weird phase or two.
  • American Idols Live! Shows Best Of Lee DeWyze, Crystal Bowersox Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 3:34PMCasey James, Andrew Garcia, Katie Stevens also sound better on Newark, New Jersey stage than they ever did on TV.
  • American Idols Live! Shows Best Of Lee DeWyze, Crystal Bowersox Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:19PMAt the American Idols Live! tour stop in Newark, New Jersey on Tuesday, Lee DeWyze, Crystal Bowersox and the rest of the top 10 delivered sets that were big improvements over their TV performances.
  • My Top 15 Favorite WWE Superstar Intro Songs Ever (With Video) Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:08PMWith all the recent hot debate and conversation that has been going on at the wrestling forum here on Bleacher Report. I thought I would write an article that doesn't make everyone bite each other's heads off with disagreements. A little article, that has my top 15 WWE superstar entrance songs, all time. With all the intense competition that goes on in the WWE we forget the entertainment part of ...
  • Carmel Bach Festival Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:15PMIN SUMMING UP his 19th and final season as Carmel Bach Festival music director, Bruno Weil said he has found himself "awed, inspired and transformed" by the genius of J.S. Bach. During his tenure, he has performed the St. Matthew Passion, one of Bach's greatest and most personal works, many times.
  • Return of MN Black Music Awards a resounding success Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:51AMAn event of historic proportions unfolded the evening of July 16 at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis: the music celebration of the year, the 30th anniversary of the Minneapolis Sound, and the return of the Minnesota Black Music Awards.
  • Coaches give back by coming back Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:13AMFor more than half a century, Staples High School has been considered by locals to be a true "center of excellence" in every category of secondary school education.
  • When Hollywood Had A Song In Its Heart Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:03PMAuthors Philip Furia and Laurie Patterson share the stories behind Hollywood's most beloved songs -- from Casablanca 's "As Time Goes By" to the melodies from Mary Poppins -- in their book The Songs of Hollywood.
  • Concert review: Santana returns to Woodstock Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:05AMThere it was, Woodstock. On the screen behind the drum kit, Carlos Santana and his new band were making their Earth-shattering debut at Woodstock, blasting through “Woodstock Chant/Soul Sacrifice.” And just below the screen, 41 years later, Santana was firing away on those same chords.
  • Love and music come together for Carlos Santana Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 11:13PMCarlos Santana has a lot of love to give. The 63-year-old loves his guitar, his fans, the immortal spirits...
  • Remarks by the President at White House Music Series Event Saluting Broadway Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:29PMPresident Barack Obama made the following remarks at the July 19 event at the White House saluting Broadway. The evening, featuring a host of performers from the New York stage, was filmed for an upcoming PBS broadcast.
  • Wolf Trap Co-Commissions New Work from Paul Taylor in Celebration of His 80th Birthday Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:50PMWashington, D.C. Region’s Premiere of Paul Taylor’s Phantasmagoria to be Presented July 20, 2010 at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
  • Remarks by the President at White House Music Series Event Saluting Broadway Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:36PMEast Room 7:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Everybody, please have a seat.  Let’s put on a show.  (Laughter.)  Welcome to the White House.  I am just thrilled, and I know Michelle is thrilled, to host the sixth in a series of evenings celebrating the music that helped to shape America.  Now, so far we have heard from some of the biggest names in jazz, in country, in Latin ...
  • Four decades of Cuban musicality Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:00AMAT the Karl Marx Theatre in downtown Havana, 5000 vanvaneros are dancing as if on castors.
  • The next American Idol ... from here? Six locals to take their love of music to auditions Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:21AMRACINE COUNTY — When The Journal Times put a call out for greatsingers in Racine County who plan to audition for American Idol inMilwaukee, we didn’t know what we’d find.
  • HOT DISH: Carrie and Her Hockey Star on the Honeymoon Trail Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:16AM( CMT Hot Dish is a weekly feature written by veteran columnist Hazel Smith. Author of the cookbook, Hazel's Hot Dish: Cookin' With Country Stars , she also hosts CMT's Southern Fried Flicks With Hazel Smith and shares her recipes at CMT .com.)
  • Tribute to The King is Back at the Broward Center August 14th with Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:01AMIn celebration of the life and music of Elvis Presley, Chris MacDonald lovingly brings back the magic of “the King or Rock-n-roll "with his full production band, back up singers and dancers August 14th at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
  • Cajuns on Gulf Worry They May Need to Move Again Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:15AMCHAUVIN, La. -- Stanley Sevin knew it was time to have the difficult conversation with his parents when he saw the oil sheen shimmering under his family's dock on the bayou. He had been putting it off ever since the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded in April.
  • The Proms Opening Weekend, Royal Albert Hall, London Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 6:18PMSome time during the second interval of Wagner's Meistersingers Proms marathon on Saturday evening – around the four-hour mark, let's say – Roger Wright, the festival's director, joked: "I feel as if we're about half-way through the season already."
  • Rice a shining Star Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 3:32PMStrip away all the sexy hype, controversy and fanfare of the Crop-Over Festival and it would be clear: