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Saturday Jul 19 | Times Online

First night of the rock Proms

Jeff Beck, the rock guitarist, was making a surprise appearance at the Proms last night and creating a piece of musical history.

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Related Topix: Jeff Beck, Pop/Rock, Jazz

Sun Jul 13, 2008

All About Jazz

Saxophone Summit: Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman, Ravi Coltrane: Seraphic Light

When three prominent saxophone players come together to honor one of their highly regarded brethren, and include compositions by one of the most revered instrumentalists ever, the listener is in for a treat.

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Related Topix: Alice Coltrane, Jazz, Michael Brecker, Dave Liebman

Wed Jul 02, 2008

The Electric New Paper

India Calling

SHE can't read or write Tamil or speak it fluently. Mathilda D'Silva, 25, singer.

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Related Topix: Shirley Bassey, Jazz, World News, India,

Sun Jun 22, 2008

The New Zealand Herald

Review: Anoushka Shankar Project at Auckland Town Hall

It has been almost 27 years since sitar master Ravi Shankar played at the Auckland Town Hall.

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Related Topix: Classical, Ravi Shankar, Andre Previn, Menuhin, Jazz

Fri Jun 20, 2008

Taipei Times

Features

This year s International Ballet Star Gala truly lives up to its billing By Diane Baker Capitalizing on the success of their inaugural gala program last July, Taiwanese ballerina Wang Tzer-shing and ballet ...

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Related Topix: Taiwan, Southeast Asia, World News, Arts, Ballet, Norah Jones, Jazz, Black Entertainment, Comedy, Entertainment, Television

Tue Jun 10, 2008

Gulfnews

Bollywood's IIFA awards are beyond comparison

By Lekha J. Shankar, Gulf News Report Published: June 09, 2008, 23:36 Though Shah Rukh Khan was not present to pick up the Best Actor award, his film Chak De India swept the IIFA 2008 awards on Sunday night.

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Related Topix: Jazz, Kareena Kapoor

Thu May 29, 2008

The Hindu

Has set a standard for herself

My father and I gave several lec-dems at Lahore and in Islamabad under different forums and realised how music is instrumental in building bridges and bridging gaps.

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Related Topix: Classical, World News, India, Pakistan, Jazz,

Sat May 10, 2008

Women-XtraEdition - Indiatimes

Mellow mood with jazz

Jazz evenings seem to be the flavour of the season. The other night, Bangalore's music lovers gathered to hear the world-jazz-fusion band Just Us Trio from Kolkata, comprising Sourav Roy Mainak - Bumpy' Nag ... via Women-XtraEdition - Indiatimes

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Related Topix: Jazz, Black Entertainment, Herbie Hancock

Thu May 08, 2008

KOSY-FM Salt Lake City

Norah Jones

Sultry vocalist and pianist Norah Jones developed her unique blend of jazz and traditional vocal pop with hints of bluesy country and contemporary folk due in large part to her unique upbringing. via KOSY-FM Salt Lake City

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Norah Jones, Jazz, Dallas, TX

Thu Apr 24, 2008

Calgary Herald

Virtuoso of many Voices

“And then I've got two dance pieces -- one written in 1997 for a performance in Calgary.”

New Works Calgary presents Voices April 25 at the Rozsa Centre. For tickets call 220-7202 Coming from a Sikh-Punjabi background made little or no difference on the kind of music that violin virtuoso Parmela ... via Calgary Herald

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Related Topix: Classical, Ravi Shankar, Jazz, Yehudi Menuhin, Menuhin, Symphony, Arts, Tchaikovsky

Wed Apr 09, 2008

India eNews

I can be myself on TV: Sharmila Tagore

“I believe in doing just one thing at a time. The present project ('Dhoom Macha De') might continue till May. After that, I will think over a few projects. I might just choose one.”

It's cinema that brought her fame and fortune, but veteran actress Sharmila Tagore is enjoying her small screen stint - as a judge on reality show 'Dhoom Macha De' - because she can be herself in front of the ... via India eNews

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Related Topix: Sharmila Tagore, Jazz, World News, India, Arts, Cinema

Mon Apr 07, 2008

HeraldTribune.com

Happy birthday to them...

Actor R.G. Armstrong is 91. Sitar player Ravi Shankar is 88. Actor James Garner is 80. via HeraldTribune.com

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Related Topix: Jazz, James Garner, Freddie Hubbard, Francis Ford Coppola, Bobby Bare, Country, The Chiffons, Pop/Rock

Fri Apr 04, 2008

Knoxville News Sentinel

Tabla master continues to take his beat around the world

“I arrived and the teacher at the school decided he wanted to go back to India. They were looking for another teacher and I walked in and they said 'You!' So I get the job.”

Tickets: $25; available at all Tickets Unlimited outlets, 865- 656-4444. Percussionist Zakir Hussain has been at the epicenter when Western music has blended with Indian music - and when traditional Indian ... via Knoxville News Sentinel

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Related Topix: Classical, Zakir Hussain, Jazz, Mickey Hart, New-Age

Wed Apr 02, 2008

Tucson Weekly

Live

Karaoke, Shooters Steakhouse and Saloon The Deludes, Bashful Bandit Latin trio, Guadalajara Grill All Music Events>> Live The Anoushka Shankar Project It's always a pleasure to witness an instrumental virtuoso ... via Tucson Weekly

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Related Topix: Classical, Ravi Shankar, Jazz, Tucson, AZ, Music, Entertainment

Fri Mar 07, 2008

Philly.com

Looking ahead at the jazz and pop lineup

Jazz pianist Keith Jarrett, bluegrass mandolinist Chris Thile, Indian sitarists Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, South Africas Soweto Gospel Choir, and a tribute to the Miles Davis classic album Kind of Blue ... via Philly.com

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Related Topix: Keith Jarrett, Jazz, Black Entertainment, Miles Davis, Jack Dejohnette, Gary Peacock, Cassandra Wilson

Sat Mar 01, 2008

The Capital Times

Overby brings world's rhythms to 'Higher Ground'

“The big thrill for me is finding the value in the music and discovering the ways in which it connects various countries together. It says to me that we are all more united as people than we think we are.”

On most Saturday nights, Jonathan Overby occupies his Wisconsin Public Radio studio in Vilas Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus surrounded by the leading voices in world music. via The Capital Times

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Related Topix: Latin, Ibrahim Ferrer, Herbie Hancock, Jazz, Black Entertainment, Gunther Schuller, Entertainment

Sun Feb 03, 2008

The Hindu

A blend of nationalistic zeal and entertainment

Amazing feats of IAF personnel evoke good response Audience swayed to tunes of Shankar Mahadevan Kaladarsini students perform ballet on Pingali PHOTO: RAJU. via The Hindu

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Related Topix: World News, India, Asia, Jazz

Sun Jan 27, 2008

Sunday Herald

Naughty but Nice

“He is a wonderful, laid-back, normal person”

Craig McLean interviews Norah Jones YOU KNOW Norah Jones. Dark 'n' moody singer of dark 'n' moody, jazz-ish songs. via Sunday Herald

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Related Topix: Jazz, Movies, Entertainment

Fri Jan 25, 2008

Las Vegas Weekly

Ode to Zia Record Exchange

“For us, it's been about listening to our customers”

An ode to Zia Record Exchange, last bastion of the music browser-still going strong as the rest of the music industry stumbles Yellow stickers. via Las Vegas Weekly

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Related Topix: Hip-Hop, A Tribe Called Quest, Jazz, Classical, Ravi Shankar

Wed Jan 09, 2008

Cincinnati CityBeat

Great Explorations

“I don t remember how I found Bushman music, but it just captivated me”

Clark Wheeler is barely old enough to order a beer. Yet, at the tender age of 21, he s already been around the block -- living in the Kalahari desert for six months , submitting recordings to Smithsonian ... via Cincinnati CityBeat

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, John Coltrane, Jazz, Cincinnati, OH

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