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Original productions take center stage in global expansion of Korean musicals
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 17, 2025
Published: 17 Jul. 2025, 14:01 Updated: 17 Jul. 2025, 14:24 Musical actors perform during a preview of the original musical “Shadow.” [BLUE STAGE] In an industry ruled by towering blockbusters that won't age out, a new generation of Korean...
Upbeat family musical written by Ringwood woman gets album featuring West End cast
Salisbury Journal
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Lydia Shaw, 32, wrote the musical, "Hatched," and it is an upbeat family show, written to promote female empowerment. The show is described as "Matilda meets Six meets Suffs." The pandemic-inspired concept was created to be "completely free and...
From Student To Guinness World Record Holder: Joshua Olusanya’s MUSON Journey
New Telegraph
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July 17, 2025
When Joshua Olusanya popularly known as the Trumpet Influencer or BossBoss embarked on the bold challenge of playing the trumpet non-stop for over 25 hours, it wasn’t just a personal feat; it was a national milestone. Clocking in at 25 hours, 30...
City Grill Group launches “Mixtură de Lăutărie” – an original artistic program bringing traditional music performed and mixed live with DJ rhythms, straight into its restaurants
Romania Insider
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July 17, 2025
City Grill Group, the leading Romanian player in the hospitality industry, is launching “Mixtură de Lăutărie,” an original musical concept that brings to its restaurants a sound experience unlike anything seen before in HoReCa: live music based on...
“The World Stood By” Channels Tigray’s Grief, Grace, and Global Neglect
World Music Central
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July 17, 2025
Tigray Tears – The World Stood By (Toy Gun Murder, 2025) On Tigray Tears’ The World Stood By, a cast of exiled Tigrinya-language singers transforms raw anguish into stripped-down, soul-deep protest. Recorded by producer Ian Brennan in Addis Ababa...
Enescu Festival brings Grammy winners and world-class orchestras to Sibiu
Romania Insider
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July 17, 2025
The George Enescu International Festival returns to Sibiu from September 2 to 21 with a lineup featuring Grammy-winning artists and top orchestras. Under the theme “Anniversaries,” the event marks 70 years since the death of George Enescu and...
Delaware State Fair Returns with Music and Fun from July 17-26
Times News Global
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July 17, 2025
Harrington, Delaware — The 106th Delaware State Fair opens its gates for ten days of entertainment from July 17 to July 26. This year’s theme, “Kick Up Some Fun,” invites fairgoers to enjoy concerts, rides, and delicious food. High-profile artists...
Kenyan Gospel Star Tops Norway’s Country Music Chart With Surprise Hit
Switch TV
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July 17, 2025
A Swahili gospel song has done what few imagined possible – it’s reached the top of the country music charts in Norway. Samson Maombi, a gospel singer from Kenya, has struck a rare chord with international audiences. His song Nitauimbia Wimbo –...
Feature: Taiwan violinist finds new home in Harbin through music
Xinhua News Agency
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HARBIN, July 17 (Xinhua) -- After traveling thousands of kilometers from Taiwan island, violinist Lee Tien-hsuan has spent six years in Harbin, northeast China, an area designated as a "Music City" by the United Nations. During this time, he has...
Buddy Guy is back and part of a busy metro area music weekend
Daily Tribune - Michigan
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July 17, 2025
Two summers ago, Buddy Guy announced his Damn Right Farewell Tour, intending to bring an end to more than 60 years as a fixture on the road. The guitar-playing blues legend has not gone away, however, and the title of his forthcoming new album...
World of Wheels car show ready to roll for second year in West Kelowna
Castanet
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Photo: Eric Fritsch Photography Car enthusiasts will gather in Kinsmen Athletic Park in West Kelowna on Saturday, July 19, 2025 for the World of Wheels Show & Shine. The World of Wheels Show & Shine is ready to roll in West Kelowna. It’s the...
What happened when Cole Palmer visited his Caribbean homeland for the first time: Chelsea star takes DANIEL MATTHEWS on mind-blowing three-day trip - and reveals what Donald Trump really said to him after winning Club World Cup
Daily Mail
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July 17, 2025
It is nearly 11am at Reggae Beach Bar and Grill, where staff are busy setting up for the lunchtime trade - sweeping floors and erecting umbrellas along the sand. All while a low hum drifts in from the waters of Cockleshell Bay. In the distance,...
Bulgarian Classical Concerts–Los Angeles Promotes Bulgarian Classical Music Abroad
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgarians from the US established an organization to support Bulgarian classical music in America and around the world, bgvoice.com reported. Violinist Blagomira Lipari and composer Penka Kouneva are the founders and co-chairs of the non-profit...
A Time to Die: A Murder Mystery Musical Dinner Event at the National Exchange Hotel
The Union - California
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1987. The Cold War is heating up, the synths are pumping, and tonight, history is being rewritten. Visionary inventor Doctor Hugo Wexler is hosting an elite gathering to unveil his latest creation: a sleek, secretive device. Politicians, pop...
Outside/In: A Map to the Next World
New Hampshire Public Radio
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July 17, 2025
“In the last days of the fourth world I wished to make a map for those who would climb through the hole in the sky.” That’s the first line of the poem “A Map to the Next World” by Muscogee writer and former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. It’s a...
Dream Fest 2025 to light up Baku with four days of global music stars
AzerNews
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July 17, 2025
From July 23 to 26, the picturesque Sea Breeze area in the suburbs of Baku, on the Caspian Sea coast, will host the much-anticipated international music festival Dream Fest 2025, Azernews reports. Organizers have promised a spectacular event...
Sue Ramirez, Khalil Ramos chase music dreams in new film ‘One Hit Wonder’
Inquirer
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July 18, 2025
Sue Ramirez and Khalil Ramos joined forces in a film about second chances in the world of OPM called “One Hit Wonder,” set to be released on August 21. Set in the 1990s, the film tells the story of Lorina Dominguez (Ramirez), a down-on-her-luck...
Global Galactics Teams with Beacon Comm. and Kid Industries to Launch SparkStar Kids’ Platform
Animation Magazine
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July 15, 2025
A new kids’ entertainment company has launched in Global Galactics, dedicated to sparking awe and curiosity in kids ages 5-9 and led by a team of parents, educators and storytellers. “At Global Galactics, we believe awe is a superpower,” said...
Soulful Vibes and Rhythms of Resilience
This Day
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July 20, 2025
Yinka Olatunbosun A prolonged period of yearning for music and an amazingly fast-paced night were the hallmarks of “The Tales of Expression,” a concert headlined by virtuoso trumpeter Nicholas Emeka, whose showmanship captivated the audience for...
For Music in Manito 2025, BachFest mixes classical with hip-hop, tango and Brazilian forró
The Pacific Northwest Inlander - Washington State
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July 17, 2025
click to enlarge Don Hamilton photo Music in Manito fills the East Duncan Garden Lawn Throughout most of the year, the Northwest BachFest is a showcase for noteworthy pieces — both well-known and underperformed — from the classical chamber music...