Music artists

Grand Rapids Symphony & Musicians ratify 2-year agreement
The Grand Rapids Symphony and Local 56 of the Federation of Musicians of Grand Rapids have entered into a new two-year collective agreement (CBA). The agreement follows a previous five-year collective agreement (extended by one year) that will expire on August 31, 2021. The new agreement, ratified on September 1, will carry the Grand Rapids …

Willie Nelson was very attached to certain country music artists in the 1970s
Willie Nelson has been a country music icon for decades and his status in the industry remains undisputed. As one of the legends of the genre, Nelson has at times vehemently defended who can make country music and what it actually looks like. Willie Nelson | Rick Kern / WireImage for Shock Ink Willie Nelson …

a giant wooden violin carries musicians on the Grand Canal in Venice
Tourists and residents of Venice experienced a musical feast on Sunday when a giant wooden violin floated on the city’s Grand Canal. Musicians on the hand-carved instrument performed pieces by Vivaldi, Venice’s most famous musical son, as they floated along Il Canalazzo. Performers from the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory stood barefoot on the 12-meter-long floating instrument, …

For Le Salon de Musiques, a new start at La Jolla
When Franco-American pianist François Chouchan opens his Le Salon De Musiques series at La Jolla Woman’s Club on Sunday, September 26, he will transplant a proven concept and start from scratch. For someone who felt alienated and alone as a concert pianist in France, then moved to the United States and recreated himself, it’s almost …

Latin dance music maestro Adalberto Álvarez dies at 72
This ajiaco, or stew, traditionally and modernly made Mr. lvarez was unique among Cuban conductors at the time, said Marysol Quevedo, Cuban music expert and assistant professor of musicology at the University of Miami. “What he represents is this perfect hybrid of the traditional and influences from abroad,” she said. Unlike many Cuban artists of …

Upcoming Favorites at Foxfire Music and Arts Festival | New
ASHLAND Old Crow Medicine Show, Whiskey Myers and Blues Traveler are among the artists performing at the Foxfire Music and Arts Festival, which takes place September 24-25 at Ashland Riverfront. The Paramount Arts Center has announced its plans for the festival, presented by Delta Marriott and The Winchester Restaurant in Ashland. Art vendors and live …

Apple Music will offer compensation to artists featured in DJ mixes
Apple Music to Offer Compensation to Artists in DJ Mixes Using Shazam Technology During the pandemic, we have seen the drastic growth of DJ mixes being broadcast through Twitch, YouTube, and other platforms as well. Given the importance and demand for these mixes, Apple Music has taken the initiative to pay DJs for uploading their …

66 pop and jazz albums, shows and festivals coming this fall
ENDEA OWENS & THE KITCHEN Let’s be honest: Many of us started the pandemic by promising to fill lonely lockdowns with new and meaningful plans. For Endea Owens, a young booming bass player, that wish came true. A member of the “Late Show” group led by Jon Batiste, she began hosting free “cookout” concerts in …

Northeast Oklahoma Hometown Concert So Far | Local News
MIAMI, Okla. – Music will rock inside Rocket Park in Miami on Friday, as local band Until Now takes the stage. The concert, Rockin ‘in Rocket Park, is sponsored by the Ottawa County Musicians Tribute Committee. This is part of a series of shows designed to help reintroduce area residents to the musical heritage found …

“Buena Vista Social Club” at 25: Memories of memories
There was also something about the sounds of “Buena Vista Social Club”. It was recorded in Havana’s venerable Egrem Studio in real time, on analog tape on a rickety recorder (which needed repairs on the first day of sessions), and without fancy post-processing, which also gave the music an additional patina. In 1996, you would …

Washington Arts Festival returns, brings together artists from across the Midwest
WASHINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) – Artists from across the country exhibited their work in Washington this weekend. It’s for the Washington Arts Festival, with craft beer, wine, live music, and of course, art. “We have over 55 artists exhibiting their unique handmade items, we have great support from the community and we have had great weather …

What do Pitbull, Michael Jordan and Alvin Kamara have in common? NASCAR.
NASCAR’s TV ratings may not be near its peak in the 2000s, but its guest list – and investor roster – is chock-full of stars. Over the past year, the following pop culture icons have dipped their foot into the sport: Music icon Pitbull helped start a new NASCAR team called Trackhouse Racing with driver …

The most watched music videos by female artists who changed the world of music for good
Music is one of the few industries where women have the same number of opportunities as men today. It wasn’t always like that; they fought for their place in the music world and succeeded. This is not only important for the music industry, but also for all of human civilization. Female artists have contributed and …
Artist transforms Ann Arbor garage into backyard gallery, concert hall
ANN ARBOR, MI – The four-car garage in Charles Hooper’s backyard had no heating or finishing when he started using it as an art studio. Several years and eight weeks of renovations later, it is now a workspace, a concert hall and an art gallery open to the public. Works of art hang on the …

Brandi Sparks uses music as a means of encouragement for the audience
Sparks’ second album is slated for release before this fall, Sparks said. The first single from the new album is called “I Love You More”, which she says was written for her grandmother. Photo credit: Andres Ibarra | Journalist Lantern Alternative folk and soul ballad singer-songwriter Brandi Sparks has been passionate about music since she …

Musical artists LiSA, OLDCODEX take a break – News
The singer’s official website LiSA announced on Wednesday that the singer will be taking a break from some of her activities due to mental and physical fatigue. As a result, the “LiVE is Smile Always ~ Ladybug ~” concerts which were scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Marine Messe Fukuoka have been canceled. Sony music …

NBC 7’s August concert schedule is music to our ears – NBC 7 San Diego
Live music is back in San Diego after more than a year of hiatus. Many popular artists are continuing their rescheduled tours and others are reserving venues to share their new music created “in the Q”. One of the most talked about tours of 2021 was The Hella Mega Tour with Green Day, Fall Out …

Here’s all the new music from Houston artists this week
Music is a universal language, and in Houston, we speak it fluently. Here’s all the new music released by some of Houston’s hottest artists right now. Kanye West with Travis Scott, “Praise God” Although there was only one night of listening to Kanye West’s album “DONDA”, according to one Tweeter from the super-producer, we get …

Apple launches spatial and lossless audio in India
Apple released iOS 14.7, ushering in lossless and spatial audio experiences for millions of users in India. With the update, users will be able to enjoy Apple Music’s 75 million songs in lossless audio quality and thousands of songs with spatial audio with Dolby Atmos without paying anything extra. Users will need to go to …

Kevin Fowler and other Texas country stars come to Ballinger
BALLINGER – It’s no secret that Ballinger and Runnels County have captured the attention of the entertainment industry over the past 12 months. Last year a horror movie was filmed across County Runnels. This year, another film is slated to be shot in the county. On Saturday August 7, several Texan musicians come to give …

New podcast series features queer musicians
In the key of Q is a new podcast series featuring music and conversations with queer musicians from around the world. Presented and produced by London-based Dan Hall, the show aims to celebrate these musicians, their lives and their music. “Music has always been how I sought to find a sense of belonging, I grew …

Pittsburgh Musicians Can Submit Albums to Carnegie Library’s STACKS Platform Through August | Music | Pittsburgh
Click to enlarge A selection of Pittsburgh musicians on the STACKS service of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh The debate over streaming services and how much they pay musicians has been heated. For artists, getting tons of streams on Spotify or Apple Music can show interest in your music, but it doesn’t always translate to …

Chris Allen and Austin Walkin ‘Cane celebrate new albums together at Music Box
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Friends and collaborators Chris Allen and Austin Charanghat (aka Austin Walkin ‘Cane) have been making music together for a long time. The two will celebrate their latest solo releases – Charanghat’s 2020 album “Muso” and Allen’s 2021 album “Last Trip Around the Sun” with a joint Music Box concert scheduled for Saturday …

HF musicians and listeners enjoy comeback after long pandemic limitations
Live music is back. Most festivals and regular venues canceled live music or switched to virtual performances at the worst of the pandemic in 2020, but when restrictions eased in June, musicians returned to play. Among the first live performances was the first of three Trail Mix concerts at Izaak Walton on June 18. Two …
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Turner Center Art Park Summer Music Series Helps Local Bands
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) – The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta began its Music in the Art Park concert series on Friday, all to give bands a place to perform during pandemic shutdowns. As it was considered “safe for COVID-19”, outside and spacious, they offered this concert series event. Executive director Sementha …

The greatest songs Ed Sheeran wrote for other artists
With 10 UK number 1 singles and 45 official Top 40 hits, Ed Sheeran knows how to make a successful record, and he’s not averse to giving any either. As songs written by Ed with BTS (Permission To Dance) and Maisie Peters (Psycho) come out, we take a look at his writing discography to unearth …

Artists inspired by Savannah | Cultural | Savannah News, Events, Restaurants, Music
Gallery 209, located at 209 E. River St. features Derek L. Larson and Dale Robinson as July’s featured artists. Each month, Galerie 209 highlights the work of two artists from their gallery list: one from their 2D program and one from their 3D program. Connect Savannah contributor DJ Hellerman spoke with the two artists about …

Stratford artists team up for movie-inspired premiere music video at drive-in
Breadcrumb Links New Music Local News Entertainment A made-in-Stratford music video created in the style of a spy movie will premiere as a special feature on Friday at the pop-up drive-in currently in the middle of its second summer on St. Patrick Street . Author of the article: Chris Montanini Release date : Jul 05, …
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Canadian startup Side Door aims to democratize the concert industry
Dan Mangan performing in an empty hall at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on March 13, 2020. Photo by Henry Beckwith / Document In search of US $ 2 million in seed capital, the Canadian startup Side Door ended up raising US $ 3 million. Not a bad investment for a concept of 10 billion …

Artist Tuu Ra presents a unique scope for musical and spiritual awakening with a new song “Extraordinary”
Uupcoming musical artist Tuu Ra recently came out with the song, ‘Extraordinary‘ which is a creative tribute to all the women of the world. The song is one of her most romantic and thematically subtle musical endeavors that captures the essence, enigma and individuality of women infusing the tensions of pop, soul and trap. . …

Media and promotions manager – Pedestrian television
OUR HISTORY We are Universal Music Australia (UMA), part of the Universal Music group. We are the world leader in music. In everything we do, we are committed to art, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a wide range of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in over 60 …

How can Spotify satisfy artists? Live music events, apparently
Spotify has never had a harmonious relationship with artists, with accusations it does not compensate music creators fairly – but the streaming platform hopes to improve that relationship with the help of live music events. According to a report published in The Information (via Committed), Spotify plans to embark on live events, possibly selling tickets …

5 international musicians to discover according to your favorite genre
Expanding my musical tastes beyond America’s borders is a decision I will never regret. Because traveling has become nearly impossible due to the pandemic, I have found that listening to music from other countries and cultures is the perfect way to explore the world from the comfort of my own home. Here are five international …
Art Build Communities grant applications must be submitted July 1
Mike Ritter and his professional musicians have spent time during the COVID-19 pandemic working with band members at Houston County High School. The internships helped students learn how to play instruments better, from breathing assistance and producing sounds to playing in tune with other students and language, the technique used with wind instruments to enunciate …

DRAMAFLS, a musical artist behind “Direktè”, uses emotions and aggression to fuel the energy behind his music
The American musical artist, songwriter and videographer DRAMAFLS writes his brilliant history in the world of music. He uses his emotions and aggressiveness to fuel the energy behind his musical works. Born as “Thiery Kern Sanon” on July 4, 1987 in Miami, Florida, the musical artist has worked with many mainstream artists during his career. …

Live music at the June 25 jam to honor 51 local artists on the new Tempe playlist
Chrome Rhino is one of six groups that will perform on Friday, June 25 at Tempe Playlist Jam. –Photo by Billy Hardiman Live local music is back in Tempe. Following the city shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, six Tempe-based bands will showcase their talents live in a one-of-a-kind experience in Tempe during the inaugural Tempe …

Kala Nidhi-2021 fundraising concert for musicians affected by the pandemic starting Friday
BJP South Bengaluru MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday announced Kala Nidhi-2021, a fundraising concert for the arts by artists on social media platforms from June 25-27. Kala Nidhi 2021 will see the country’s top performers offer free online concerts to open audiences, the MP said in a statement. He also said the event is supported …

Dynamic and eclectic Chicago artist Karl Wirsum dies at 81
After graduating from the Art Institute School in 1961, Mr. Wirsum spent five months in Mexico, traveling with artist Ed Paschke, a classmate, and immersing himself in Mesoamerican art and contemporary relics, textiles and folk art. He found inspiration while visiting New Orleans around Mardi Gras. In April 1968, he married Lorri Gunn who, under …

Sony YEAH! Brings together leading musicians to exercise the power of music for children
New Oi-Filmibeat Office | Posted: Sunday June 20, 2021 05:49 PM [IST] The power of music can play a pivotal role in the lives of children by instilling hope and inspiring them with a positive attitude. With this goal in mind, Sony YAY! – the popular children’s entertainment channel continues its tradition of bringing children …

21-year-old jazz artist talks about his favorite tunes and the joys of music theory – Cowichan Valley Citizen
Prior to his recent concert broadcast live at the Cowichan Performing Arts Center, musician Jared Popma had a one-on-one with Ashley Daniel Foot of CPAC: Local jazz / pop / funk / rock artist Jared Popma will wow audiences with his delicious mix of multi-genre music. Raised in the Cowichan area, Popma is known to …

The Wyze Cam v3 has bad news
The new Wyze Cam v3, the latest version of the company’s cube-shaped indoor security camera, will be difficult to purchase over the next few months due to an issue with suppliers. The company emailed users alerting them to the stock issue, noting that customers should expect certain Wyze products to come in and out of …