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Music, food and dancing as Leicester celebrates 40th Caribbean Carnival
Leicester burst into life today as the city marked the 40th anniversary of its Caribbean carnival. People taking part and onlookers danced through the streets as loud and lively parade wound its way through the heart of Leicester. Hundreds of...
Music Appreciation Club to kick off at DeKalb library
Adults are invited to join the DeKalb Public Library’s new Music Appreciation Club. The group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, in the Bilder Family Meeting Room. Participants can share a favorite song and take part in a group discussion...

In the groove: Are there any intellectuals among musicians?
Winky D Noam Chomsky, an American professor and public intellectual known for his work in linguistics, political activism, and social criticism. once said: “The role of intellectuals is to challenge authority, not to serve it.” According to the...

'Just enjoying the vibes': Maha Music Festival returns to Omaha
REMAINS ONGOING. THE RETURN OF THE MAHA MUSIC FESTIVAL HAS TAKEN OVER THE RIVERFRONT. THE FESTIVAL IS BACK AFTER ORGANIZERS CANCELED THE 2024 LINEUP, WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SAYING THE DECISION WAS MADE TO REWORK THE BUSINESS MODEL. KETV’S...

Music Festival musician pursues heights of Colorado, Florida
The Colorado Music Festival brings together exceptional musicians from 44 orchestras across the country and around the world. For four weeks, they live and play in Boulder, performing a packed calendar of four concerts each week.

Louisville's indie music scene turns up the volume with two August shows
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville’s indie music scene is stepping into the national spotlight, with two hometown artists releasing major albums and playing back-to-back shows at Whirling Tiger this week. Wombo, a three-piece art-rock band...

Mishkid turns tragedy to triumph through music
Budding artiste, Meshael Felix, better known as Mishkid, is channelling his harrowing life experiences into his music. The singer’s early life was marked by a string of devastating losses. He lost his only sister in 2000. Three years later, his...

Afternoon tea party with live music to be held in Swindon
The event will take place on Thursday, August 7, from 1pm to 3pm at the Redhouse Community Centre. Attendees can enjoy a full cream tea and a live performance by Miss Em Vintage, who will be singing swing and jazz classics. The event will be held...

Sofar Sounds an intimate musical retreat
Part of the audience at the sixth edition of Sofar Sounds concert in Harare. Photo: Rachael Mubungani. Sofar Sounds Harare revealed another line-up of surprise artists when they hosted their sixth intimate concert in a beautiful garden setting at...

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Veteran Tamil Actor And Music Composer Madan Bob Passes Away
New Delhi: Veteran Tamil actor and music composer Madan Bob passed away on August 2 in Chennai, ANI reported. He was in his 70s. The cause of death has not yet been officially disclosed, and an official statement is awaited. Who was Madan Bob?...

BCB to showcase musical variety with latest concert
On Sunday, August 10th, the Brazil Concert Band with director Matthew S. Huber, will present "From Hollywood to Gershwin to Jersey" in Forest Park, rain or shine, at 8 pm. "Hollywood Milestones" ,arranged by John Higgins, includes themes from...

Country music star slammed through table by Logan Paul at WWE SummerSlam
Jelly Roll got a rude welcoming to the WWE on Saturday night during SummerSlam when Logan Paul put the country music star through a table. It was revenge of sorts after Jelly Roll took out Paul on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’ The recording artist made his...

‘Sarang Malhar’ Festival: Three Days of Musical Celebration Of The Two Iconic Ragas
Sarang and Malhar are two ragas which are said to be a part of the traditional ragamala that has existed for more than a thousand years. Miyan Ki Malhar, a type of Malhar is often associated with legendary singer Tansen from the courts of Akbar...

9,500 blue flags, music festival honor sexual assault survivors
Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of sexual assault and sexual violence, which may be triggering for some readers. To reach the National Sexual Assault Hotline, you can call the toll-free number at (800)-656-4673. 9,556 — that’s the...

Lancaster Festival Orchestra delivers hope through music after devastating floods
LANCASTER, Ohio (WSYX) — In the wake of devastating floods that swept through Lancaster last week, the community found a rare moment of peace and unity—through music. On Sunday, the Lancaster Festival Orchestra took the stage at Fairfield...

4 of the Best Opening Lines in Rock Music History
Most of the time, it’s the chorus that makes a classic rock song so legendary. On other occasions, though, fans know after listening to the very first line of a song that it’s going to be a banger. That was the case for the following four rock...

Music expert: 'Reunion shows are overpriced karaoke - and they're harming the industry'
Our fascination with a good musical redemption story could be causing harm to newer artists, according to one music expert Have we reached critical mass when it comes to reunion shows? Music expert Kev Nixon thinks that despite the appeal of...

Music Documentary Film Festival debuts at LIMEHOF in Stony Brook
The festival will present a screening of 'Cats in the Cradle: 50th Anniversary: The Song That Changed Our Lives' on Aug. 8. Music documentary festival line-up By Tara Mae The inaugural Music Documentary Film Festival at the Long Island Music and...

'Firestorm': Song from Pawan Kalyan's 'They Call Him OG' is out now; It is a Gangster Samurai theme musical
The much-awaited first single from 'They Call Him OG', starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead, has been released. Titled 'Firestorm', the song dropped ahead of the film's theatrical release on September 25, 2025, and offers a glimpse into the fiery...