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Winfred Cook keeps black women's hair styled
Long, straight hair versus short, kinky hair has long been an issue in the African American community, as evidenced by Chris Rock's recent documentary, "Good Hair." According to Rock, African American women spend billions of dollars every year trying to achieve the Eurocentric standard of beauty through weaves, hair extensions and chemical ...
Dog trainer to Seattle's famous presumed murdered
Mark Stover was the Pacific Northwest's dog-trainer-to-the-stars. He taught obedience to the pets of Pearl Jam and Nirvana, Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz and Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki.
All great music duos have one thing in common - chemistry. The earlier they discover this chemistry, the sooner they start creating great music.
EVENT: Stephanie Jordan Performs for Suno 50th Year Celebration at Bash IV
Southern University at New Orleans will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of its opening at BASH IV on Friday, September 18, 2009 at the Hilton Riverside from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom.
Classic rock's leading ladies still have plenty of 'Heart'
The sisters who front Heart proved they could rock with the best of them 30 years ago with hits like Crazy on You, Magic Man and Barracuda .
Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains rock Seattle again
Not since I took over this here pop music beat a few years back has there been a bigger month for Northwest rock.
What did you think of the show?
By Michael Eck Special to The Times Union SARATOGA SPRINGS - Neal Schon and Nancy Wilson were both born in 1954, seemingly with guitars already in their little balled up baby fists.
After Juilliard, Broadway, touring world, vocalist Necie lands in Frederick
Necie grew up singing at her Baptist church in Austin, Texas, studied on a scholarship at The Juilliard School, performed in Broadway plays for years and then, based in Berlin, toured Europe as a vocalist and performer for another 12.
You know him best for the hits, including "Copacabana" and "Mandy," and Barry Manilow is grateful, particularly because he never aspired to be a performer.
It may have been 36 years since Seattle sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson formed the border-straddling Heart in Vancouver, but the pioneering rock band has aged incredibly well judging from their show at Casino Rama on Thursday night.
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