Crossing Cultures by Making MelodiesUS News and World Report - While western music traditionally has 12 intervals in an octave, for example, many eastern traditions have more. Crossing these barriers requires enormous flexibility, Ma says, and a great deal of improvisation. “It’s not enough to be incredibly well
Writer’s speech ‘too Christian’ for carol serviceDaily Telegraph - When it comes to expressing their faith, this country’s believers have found that opportunities are blocked,” Ms Odone wrote. “Whether it is the boss at work or the head at school, the local authority or the chattering classes, people of faith know
Madison County musicians create music culture - Anderson Herald Bulletin
Madison County musicians create music cultureAnderson Herald Bulletin, IN - Nov 25, 2007Most of them are Christian or country music singers, encouraged by both a healthy local appetite for such music and Anderson University, an affiliate of the …
Rudd hails ‘fighter’ BantonNews.com.au - AS tributes flowed for asbestos campaigner Bernie Banton, who died this morning, Prime Minister-elect Kevin Rudd said that the whole country would be poorer for his passing. Mr Rudd this morning paid tribute to Mr Banton, who died today aged 61
Fund set up to aid tornado victimsGoshen News - There will be games, candy, food, Western music, Bible buddy cards, hayrides and a bonfire. Everything is free. Trunk-Or-Treat Children are invited to Heritage House Senior Living Center Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. for some treats. Heritage House is
Return of the grievous angel: New bio of Gram Parsons offers tragic Austin American-Statesman - Ray Charles’ “Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music” inspired Parsons to see how blending different musical styles together could work. After abandoning the International Submarine Band for the Byrds, Parsons persuaded the latter to cut a […]
Africa: Western Nations Aid Corruption, Says Mo Ibrahim - AllAfrica.com
Africa: Western Nations Aid Corruption, Says Mo IbrahimAllAfrica.com, Washington - 10 hours agoNo one has been made to face the music for his or her roles in corrupt practices in the African continent," he queried. He wondered why the affected …
Music review: It's Urban renewal as Keith's country rocks - Trading Markets (press release)
Music review: It's Urban renewal as Keith's country rocksTrading Markets (press release), CA - Nov 18, 2007Two weeks ago, the 5000 or so members of the Country Music Association voted Kenny Chesney entertainer of the year because, frankly, he sells more concert …The […]
Star Of Cher Lynn Bragg, Pensacola Florida Songwriter Gets Brighter - PR Web (press release)
Star Of Cher Lynn Bragg, Pensacola Florida Songwriter Gets BrighterPR Web (press release), WA - 3 hours agoThe new project features the songwriting of one of country music's brightest new stars. Cher Lynn was discovered by the veteran hit maker at Fan Fair […]
Shooter Jennings Honors Country Giant Hank, Awaits Baby with Drea - Seattle Post Intelligencer
Shooter Jennings Honors Country Giant Hank, Awaits Baby with DreaSeattle Post Intelligencer - 13 hours agoBy JOSEPH HUDAK His terrific new album, The Wolf, may address his outsider status in country music, but country-rock rebel Shooter Jennings has been …