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June 16, 2023
A2IM Announces 2023 Libera Awards Winners
A2IM (THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSIC, INC.) handed out its 2023 LIBERA AWARDS at a ceremony at TOWN HALL in NEW YORK THURSDAY evening (6/15). A2IM GM LISA HRESKO said, "We want to wish the winners, nominees, and the independent … more »
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October 3, 2022
AfroBeat Artist Amayo Returning To Nigeria For Solo Career Launch
Co-Founder/Lead Singer DUKE AMAYO of the GRAMMY nominated Afrobeat band ANTIBALAS is returning to his home country of NIGERIA for a 12-day tour to launch his career as a solo artist. The tour will kick off with a performance at the NEW AFRIKA SHRINE as … more »
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February 2, 2022
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Announces Nominees For Class Of 2022
Seventeen music luminaries are the nominees for the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME Class of 2022. Fan voting has opened and will continue through APRIL 29th. The nominees: CARLY SIMON (first nomination)RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINENEW YORK DOLLSDOLLY PARTON … more »
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May 19, 2021
Podcast Movement Announces Second Round Of Speakers For 2021 Event
PODCAST MOVEMENT has announced the second group of speakers scheduled to appear at the 2021 conference, scheduled for AUGUST 3-6 at the GAYLORD OPRYLAND HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER in NASHVILLE. The speakers announced in the second round include: … more »
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April 27, 2021
Corus' Curiouscast, Fela Team For 'ARTchitects' Podcast
CORUS ENTERTAINMENT's CURIOUSCAST podcast network is partnering with JULIEN CHRISTIAN LUTZ (a/k/a DIRECTOR X) and TAJ CRITCHLOW's FELA production company to launch a new podcast, "ARTchitects," on MAY 26th. The bi-weekly show, hosted by … more »
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February 10, 2021
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Announces 2021 Nominees
The ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME has announced its nominees for 2021. The nominees are: MARY J. BLIGE KATE BUSH DEVO FOO FIGHTERS THE GO-GO'S IRON MAIDEN JAY-Z CHAKA KAHN CAROLE KING FELA KUTI LL COOL J NEW YORK DOLLS RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE TODD … more »
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September 24, 2020
Cleveland's OWOW Radio Online Station To Close
OWOW RADIO, the eclectic Triple A streaming station in CLEVELAND, is closing down as of OCTOBER 2nd, reports crosstown NBC affiliate WKYC-TV, whose MONICA ROBINS hosts the weekend "NAKED BRUNCH" show on OWOW. The closing of the station, created … more »
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May 1, 2020
Afrobeat Pioneer & Drummer Tony Allen Has Died
Multiple news sources report that TONY ALLEN, the NIGERIAN born drummer and pioneer of Afrobeats has died in PARIS. The cause of death is not known yet. He was 80. He came to fame as Musical Director for FELA & AFRICA 70. ALLEN is credited for … more »
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October 7, 2019
Benztown Creates Audio Tribute To Legendary Cream Drummer Ginger Baker
Legendary CREAM drummer GINGER BAKER, who died YESTERDAY (10/6) at age 80, lives on as BENZTOWN has created an audio tribute to his talent and legacy. BAKER was one of Rock's most influential musicians and co-founder of CREAM with bassist JACK BRUCE … more »
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July 25, 2016
UMG, Passion Pictures To Produce Documentary On INXS' Michael Hutchence
UNIVERAL MUSIC GROUP will produce a feature-length documentary film about the life of INXS lead singer MICHAEL HUTCHENCE, with PASSION PICTURE, an award-winning production company with film credits including the OSCAR-winning documentary "Searching … more »









