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24/08/2024

Shain Shapiro is a leading music and cultural policy thinker. In his book This Must Be The Place he examines the impact music can have on how cities are developed, built, managed and governed. www.rnz.co.nz

Does music have the power to make a cities economy, tourism, and quality of life better? Shain Shapiro is a leading music and cultural policy thinker. In his book This Must Be The Place he examines the impact music can have on how cities are developed, built, managed and governed.

24/08/2024

The site of The Beatles first ever performance is set to be honoured with a commemorative plaque. Graham Stanley, director of the Jacaranda, said the World Origin Site status was an "amazing privilege". bbc.com

The Beatles made their debut performance at the Jacaranda club in August 1960.

24/08/2024

About the time Hannah Darroch started her new job as Chief Executive of SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music, the country's Prime Minister was on talkback radio telling listeners music should be a lower priority in schools, behind maths and English. www.rnz.co.nz

The new Chief Executive of SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music talks with Bryan Crump.

23/08/2024

Stevie Wonder - "Love's In Need Of Love Today"

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupLove's In Need Of Love Today · Stevie WonderSongs In The Key Of Life℗ A Motown Records Release; ℗ 1976 UMG Record...

23/08/2024

With guests including Will Oldham and Anaïs Mitchell, this record's island setting seems to bring extra light and warmth to stories of the sea, love, work, war and migration. theguardian.com

With guests including Will Oldham and Anaïs Mitchell, this record’s island setting seems to bring extra light and warmth to stories of the sea, love, work, war and migration

23/08/2024

The Timahoe Male Choir, also known as The High Stool Choir, were formed out of a pub sing-sing, making their first public appearance at a Christmas Carol service last winter. www.laoistoday.ie

One of the big local stories of Electric Picnic was the standout success of the Timahoe Male Choir, who performed to two bumper crowds on Sunday afternoon.

23/08/2024

“This is not a film that focuses on the mistreatment of women – this film celebrates those women. It's about brilliant records, amazing stories, and it asks the question why have they been forgotten?” — Carla J Easton

Since Yesterday will receive its world premiere as the closing gala at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

23/08/2024

Aaradhna - "Betcha by Golly Wow"

Provided to YouTube by FrequencyBetcha by Golly Wow · AaradhnaSweet Soul Music℗ Dawn Raid MusicReleased on: 2008-01-01Composer: Linda CreedComposer: Thom Bel...

23/08/2024

The N**i occupation of Ukraine inspired this powerful violin concerto by De Hartmann, a Russian swept along on the tide of 20th-century devastation. theguardian.com

The N**i occupation of Ukraine inspired this powerful violin concerto by De Hartmann, a Russian swept along on the tide of 20th-century devastation

23/08/2024

In Europe for the orchestra's 70th anniversary, Thierry Fischer leavens an epic Alpine Symphony and a taxing Ginastera Violin Concerto with a showstopping Carmen Fantasie. theguardian.com

In Europe for the orchestra’s 70th anniversary, Thierry Fischer leavens an epic Alpine Symphony and a taxing Ginastera Violin Concerto with a showstopping Carmen Fantasie

23/08/2024

P!nk skipped the acrobatics of her typical show and instead delivered a heartfelt performance of her song "What About Us" Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. rollingstone.com

On Thursday, Pink and her daughter Willow hit the stage at the Democratic National Convention for a rendition of 'What About Us.'

23/08/2024

Gary Clark Jr. - "Bright Lights"

Provided to YouTube by Warner RecordsBright Lights · Gary Clark Jr.Blak and Blu℗ 2011 Warner Records Inc.Engineer: Doug McKeanUnknown: Doug McKeanLead Vocal...

23/08/2024

The new albums Quantum Baby and Bird's Eye are exercises in self-liberation, leveraging the sounds and potential of a loaded category while rejecting its limits. npr.org

The new albums Quantum Baby and Bird's Eye are exercises in self-liberation, leveraging the sounds and potential of a loaded category while rejecting its limits.

23/08/2024

Mike Nock is undoubtedly one of Aotearoa's greatest jazz musicians. For the past 30 years, he's spent much of his time in Sydney, sharing his knowledge with the next generation of jazz composers and players. www.rnz.co.nz

The 84-year-old jazz legend has played alongside some of the genre's greats, including Miles Davis and Dionne Warwick.

23/08/2024

Releasing a new album inspired by Amelia Earhart, the US musician answers your questions about her letters to Kennedy, wrestling Andy Kaufman and ​performing for thousands of dogs at Sydney Opera House. theguardian.com

Releasing a new album inspired by Amelia Earhart, the US musician answers your questions about her letters to Kennedy, wrestling Andy Kaufman and ​performing for thousands of dogs at Sydney Opera House

22/08/2024

Tedeschi Trucks Band - "Midnight in Harlem"

Provided to YouTube by MasterworksMidnight in Harlem · Tedeschi Trucks BandRevelator℗ 2011 Sony Music EntertainmentReleased on: 2011-06-06Composer: M. Mattis...

22/08/2024

The New Jersey Symphony, which long lacked a permanent space, will move into a 550-seat theater that it hopes to make a hub for concerts and classes. nytimes.com

The New Jersey Symphony, which long lacked a permanent space, will move into a 550-seat theater that it hopes to make a hub for concerts and classes.

22/08/2024

Contemplating pain, death and suffering, rock's former prince of darkness finds euphoria despite it all, on an album of contagious joy and thrilling melody. theguardian.com

Contemplating pain, death and suffering, rock’s former prince of darkness finds euphoria despite it all, on an album of contagious joy and thrilling melody

22/08/2024

They became the biggest band in the world, but without a dilapidated building in Liverpool, a lucky bet on a race horse and one woman’s ambitious dream, the Beatles may never have existed. theguardian.com

Fans can stay at the Casbah Coffee Club where the Quarrymen, the precursor band to the Beatles, had a residency

22/08/2024

Stevie Wonder | Kamala Harris | Tim Walz | Democratic National Convention

22/08/2024

Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush - "Don't Give Up"

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupDon't Give Up · Peter GabrielShaking The Tree - 16 Golden Greats℗ 2002 Peter Gabriel LtdReleased on: 1990-11-20Pr...

22/08/2024

Nema Fathi says her female choir group is determined to challenge deep-rooted taboos about women singing religious songs in public. aljazeera.com

Nema Fathi says her choir group is determined to challenge taboos about women singing religious songs in public.

22/08/2024

Female musicians are emerging across the Arab world and forming bands that are building audiences and celebrating the power of women in modern Arab music. aljazeera.com

Backstage with two female bands finding new audiences in Yemen and Oman, celebrating women in modern Arab music.

22/08/2024

Stevie Wonder graced the Democratic National Convention stage on Wednesday to deliver both a heartfelt speech and performance in support of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota governor Tim Walz. rollingstone.com

Stevie Wonder graced the DNC on Wednesday to deliver both a speech and performance in support of Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz.

21/08/2024

Fat Freddy's Drop - "Wandering Eye"

Provided to YouTube by DRMWandering Eye · Fat Freddy's DropBased On A True Story℗ THE DROPReleased on: 2005-01-01Composer: Desmond KerrLyricist: Dallas Tamai...

21/08/2024

Antonio Pappano seized every opportunity to build dramatic tension, while the London Symphony Orchestra played with fire and focus. theguardian.com

Antonio Pappano seized every opportunity to build dramatic tension, while the London Symphony Orchestra played with fire and focus

21/08/2024

"If I have to define my music in any way," Nick Cave says, "it's religious music." His new album is a gallery of encounters with spiritual, possibly divine figures, not all of whom are benevolent. npr.org

"If I have to define my music in any way," Nick Cave says, "it's religious music." His new album is a gallery of encounters with spiritual, possibly divine figures, not all of whom are benevolent.

21/08/2024

From the Edinburgh duo who toured with the Beatles to the ribbon-festooned Strawberry Switchblade, Scotland produced thrilling girl bands. So why couldn't they sustain their success? A new film tells their stories. theguardian.com

From the Edinburgh duo who toured with the Beatles to the ribbon-festooned Strawberry Switchblade, Scotland produced thrilling girl bands. So why couldn’t they sustain their success? A new film tells their stories