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Producer, Wole Oni, Earns Recording Academy Membership
TVC News Nigeria
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July 20, 2025
Renowned Nigerian songwriter and music producer, Wole Oni, has reportedly joined the Recording Academy membership.... Renowned Nigerian songwriter and music producer, Wole Oni, has reportedly joined the Recording Academy membership. This esteemed...
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...
Stonebwoy laments lack of corporate support in Ghana’s music industry, blames it on Shatta Wale
Modern Ghana
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Award-winning Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy, has voiced his disappointment over the limited support he receives from corporate entities in Ghana. Speaking during an interview on Asempa FM on July 16, 2025, the “Into The Future” hitmaker...
“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...
RICHARD JOHNSON: A-list invites for Selena Gomez fall wedding revealed
New York Daily News
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July 20, 2025
Selena Gomez’ wedding to music producer Benny Blanco this fall will be big. The nuptials, which sources close to the singer say are in September, won’t rival the $50 million nuptials of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, but the paparazzi are on...
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...
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...
Tom Meighan and The Black Keys close 2025 FIB festival
Euro Weekly News
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July 20, 2025
The Spanish band Depedro during their performance at the festival. Credit: FIB Festival Facebook The iconic Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB) came to a close on Saturday July 19 after three intense days of music, energy and emotion,...
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...
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...
Worcesteria: Bright lights, big city UFO reports
Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Massachusetts
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A report by Stacker names Worcester as the state's No. 2 city for UFO sightings. World UFO Day draws attention to an interest in unidentified flying objects. Claims of UFOS and alien encounters has led to a flourishing of conventions, festivals...
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...
Before Rebooting ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer,’ Its Director Made This Perfect Netflix Comedy That Was Forgotten Way Too Quickly
Collider
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July 19, 2025
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson may be about to become the world's leading expert on seasonal murder with her remake of I Know What You Did Last Summer, but audiences really need to know what this director did six summers ago when she dropped one of the...
Little hands and big hearts at Nurture and Nature Montessori Sandton
Sandton Chronicle
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July 20, 2025
The grounds of Nurture and Nature Montessori Sandton came alive with the cheerful sounds of play, music, and heartfelt connection, as they celebrated Mandela Day with special guests from Growing Seeds Preschool in Berea on July 18. The day was not...
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...
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...
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,...
Music notes: Justin Bieber, Louis Tomlinson and more
Live 99.3 - Virginia
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July 15, 2025
Even as a little kid Justin Bieber had Swag. The singer posted a throwback video from 2008 of him being interviewed for CTV’s eTalk. A young Bieber tells the interviewer he doesn’t get nervous singing for people, and when asked where he sees his...