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El Paso music fair highlights mental health with live performances and wellness resources
KFOX - Texas
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EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso International Music Foundation is shining a spotlight on musician wellness — hosting a special Musicians Health Fair Saturday with a focus on mental health. The event will feature health and wellness...
Google Veo 3 Released in Paid Preview for Developers via Gemini API and Vertex AI, Allows To Create Realistic Video With Speech, Music and Sound Effects
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
Google has released Veo 3 in paid preview for developers via the Gemini API and the Vertex AI platform, allowing them to create video workflows more efficiently. Google Veo 3 comes with realistic video generation capabilities with synced audio....
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...
Judging Music: Do We Trust Our Eyes More Than Our Ears?
Neuroscience News - Texas
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July 17, 2025
Summary: A new study reveals that the “sight-over-sound” effect—where visual cues outweigh audio in judging music—depends heavily on the listener’s musical background. In experiments with Japanese brass band performances, general musicians relied...
Harrison County Pastor, Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Larry Joseph "Bucky" Kyle, Passes Away at Age 42
Connect Bridgeport - West Virginia
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July 19, 2025
Larry Joseph ‘Bucky’ Kyle, 42, of Clarksburg, passed away suddenly, on Sunday, July 13th, 2025. Born in Clarksburg on January 10th, 1983, Larry Joe was the youngest son of Larry Charles and Mary Beth McCall Kyle. In addition to his wife and...
Música Mexicana podcast Agushto Papá joins iHeartMedia
Los Angeles Times
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July 15, 2025
Agushto Papá is turning up the volume and reaching wider audiences. On Monday, iHeartMedia announced that the popular música Mexicana podsters, Agushto Papá, will be joining My Cultura Podcast Network, an initiative that elevates Latino...
Around the world in a weekend: Dance festival celebrates ‘mosaic of cultures’
The Almanac - California
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July 18, 2025
Filipino Parangal Dance Company will perform July 19 at the Peninsula International Dance Festival. Courtesy Vin Eiamvuthikorn. How do you hold an international dance festival without artists traveling in from dozens of countries? That’s less of a...
Warrington: Sundial WI members enjoy a musical treat
Warrington Guardian
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Roger Browne, the afternoon’s speaker, had brought a singer as well as the keyboard. The singer, Roy Chappell, was soon busy with songs from Cole Porter. Cole was the subject of Roger’s talk and Sundial learned about the composer’s early life in a...
'We Need To Start Doing Things Differently, Urgently': The Biggest Challenges Facing Regional And Remote Music In 2025
The Music.com.au
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July 18, 2025
There’s no denying that the music world is doing it tough. From the constant news of events and festivals being cancelled, to the ever-present stress of the rising cost of living, it seems harder than ever for music fans to get out amongst it and...
Cousins bring West Michigan passion to Irish music's biggest stage
WZZM 13 - Michigan
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July 17, 2025
Keala and Lino Venema are getting ready to take a trip some musicians spend a whole lifetime chasing. HOLLAND, Michigan — Inside Curragh Irish Pub, jam sessions are almost as common as sipping sessions. Two regulars at a traditional folk music jam...
Thailand joins global top 3 in ‘Most Fun’ list, celebrated for Full Moon and Songkran festivals
Pattaya Mail
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July 18, 2025
Thailand shines as Asia’s top fun destination, famed for its delicious food, stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and iconic celebrations like the Full Moon Party and Songkran Festival. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand has...
TikTok integrates another streaming service into Add to Music App feature, with Anghami partnership
Music Business Worldwide
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July 17, 2025
TikTok users in the Middle East and North Africa can now save tracks from TikTok straight to their music libraries on streaming service Anghami. The platform has become the latest to sign up to TikTok’s ‘Add to Music App’ feature, which lets...
The Metro Events Guide: Global celebrations and good trouble
WDET - Michigan
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July 18, 2025
The Concert of Colors is back in full swing, but it’s not the only global festival in town. This week, we’ve got everything from cross-continential concerts to community picnics. Read on to learn more. Global music The Concert of Colors has...
The Metro: African World Festival returns to the heart of Detroit
WDET - Michigan
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July 17, 2025
The African World Festival is an annual event hosted by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. It’s a three-day experience with vendors, music and other performances that represent all the beauty and talent in the African...
Vadim Gluzman: A bridge to the future for Music in the Mountains
The Durango Herald - Colorado
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July 16, 2025
Violinist Vadim Gluzman takes the helm as artistic director for Music in the Mountains. (Courtesy of www.vadimgluzman.com) × Musician steps into artistic director position for annual festival Internationally known, globe-trotting violinist Vadim...
This concert was the soundtrack to soft power. Is it the swan song of foreign aid?
Georgia Public Broadcasting
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40 years ago this month, music brought the world together for a concert to fight a devastating famine in Ethiopia. Live Aid took place on stages in London and Philadelphia where Queen, David Bowie, U2, Madonna, Tina Turner, Patti LaBelle and...
Trump White House demanded TVA CEO’s resignation after musician John Rich opposed project
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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July 17, 2025
A White House official called the chair of the Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors on Monday to ask the board to demand the resignation of the federal utility's CEO, but the board declined to follow the directive. A staff member from the...
Latin Percussion Launches World Beat Series: Rhythm for All
DrummerWorld
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July 17, 2025
Latin Percussion (LP) has launched an exciting new collection called World Beat. Unlike its traditional offerings, this line is intended for everyone, from first-time percussionists and young learners to seasoned players seeking portable,...
Tuesday's fortune: Meaningful progress begins with balanced energy
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 21, 2025
Published: 22 Jul. 2025, 07:00 Xinyu of tripleS was born in the Year of the Horse. On Tuesday, she should broaden her interest in international matters. [YONHAP] Today’s signs encourage grounded joy, emotional reciprocity, and thoughtful action —...
Norfolk Latino Music & Food Festival returns this weekend, celebrating culture, community, and rhythm
WVEC - Virginia
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The 24th annual Latino Music Festival is set to bring a vibrant celebration of culture, music, and community in the heart of Downtown Norfolk. NORFOLK, Va. — A vibrant celebration of music, food, and heritage is returning to the heart of Hampton...