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May 31, 2019
Musician Of Mystery Leon Redbone Dies
Reclusive and mysterious folk/ragtime performer LEON REDBONE died while in hospice care on THURSDAY, MAY 30th. According to NPR, a news release announcing his death listed REDBONE's age as 127. Precious little is known about REDBONE's roots, … more »
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February 13, 2019
BMG Launches Trojan Jamaica Label
BMG has launched TROJAN JAMAICA, a new frontline label working directly with BMG to bring Jamaican-made music to the world, with the first release slated for Spring 2019. BMG is both co-funding the label and has licensed the name for use from its own … more »
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February 12, 2019
WYCE/Grand Rapids Hold 20th Annual Jammies
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER Triple A WYCE/GRAND RAPIDS held it 20th annual JAMMIES MUSIC AWARDS this past FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8th at THE INTERSECTION. The event featured four stages of live performances and food donations were taken for FEEDING … more »
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February 10, 2019
Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony Underway: Brandi Carlile, Lauren Daigle, Tori Kelly, Kacey Musgraves Are Big Winners
The 61st GRAMMY AWARDS PREMIERE CEREMONY got underway this morning at the MICROSOFT THEATER with the big show starting in approximately four hours. Host SHAGGY got things off to a great start by delivering the rules reggae-style. "Forty-five … more »
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December 17, 2018
Alligator Records To Be Distributed by AMPED In 2019
Legendary CHICAGO-based blues and roots label ALLIGATOR RECORDS will be represented for physical distribution in the U.S. by AMPED DISTRIBUTION, a division of ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT. AMPED reps over 150 labels. For the last 18 years, ALLIGATOR has been … more »
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November 14, 2018
KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis’ ‘Radio Heartland’ Celebrates 10 Years
MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO Triple A KCMP (THE CURRENT)/MINNEAPOLIS’ stream featuring acoustic, Americana and roots music will soon celebrate its 10th anniversary. RADIO HEARTLAND kicked off in 2008 as one of MPR’s first endeavors into the … more »
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October 2, 2018
Applications Now Being Accepted For 2019 BMI Foundation Scholarships
The BMI FOUNDATION is now taking online applications for its 2019 scholarships. Applications are due no later than TUESDAY, JANUARY 1st, except for Student Composer Awards applications, which are due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1st; the online applications can be … more »
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April 12, 2018
88.5 FM/Los Angeles Partners With Doheny Blues Festival
KCSN/KSBR (88.5 FM)/LOS ANGELES has announced a three-year partnership as the new radio title sponsor for the DOHENY BLUES FESTIVAL. The 21st annual event is happening MAY 19th and 20th at its new home, DANA POINT'S SEA TERRACE PARK. This year's … more »
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February 16, 2018
WXPN/Philadelphia Spotlights Gospel Music’s Influences
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Triple A WXPN/PHILADELPHIA has just launched a new multi-platform project that focuses on Gospel music’s significance. Through live performances, a radio documentary series, and content-rich website, WXPN will … more »
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February 15, 2018
Bonnie Raitt Gets Award From The National Guitar Museum
The NATIONAL GUITAR MUSEUM announced that BONNIE RAITT will receive its annual Lifetime Achievement Award. RAITT is only the eighth recipient of the award. “There has not been a more visible female player of the electric guitar in … more »