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Philadelphia Music Project Announces 2009 Grant Awards
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All About Jazz
Support from the Philadelphia Music Project brings 118 Events to the Philadelphia region Nineteen local music organizations receive almost $1.2 million in funding Philadelphia, PA -- The Philadelphia Music Project (PMP), a program of The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, has awarded $1,179,675 to 19 local music organizations in support of 118 concerts and residency programs spanning traditional and contemporary forms of classical, jazz, and world music. This year's grants will make possible world premiere performances of 15 new ...
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B.B.King to Appear at Blues Music Awards
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All About Jazz
B.B. King will be on hand at the Blues Music Awards ceremony on May 7 in Memphis to present an award named in his honor, the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year.
Nominees for this award are Janiva Magness, Watermelon Slim, Bobby Rush, Lil' Ed and Magic Slim. This year's awards ceremony and concert should be fantastic. Performers (info courtesy of the Blues Foundation) will include:
Bettye LaVette Detroit-born singer has performed at the Kennedy Center and at ...
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Detroit Blues Society Establishes Memorial Award for Youth Blues Musicians
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Just Roots PR
Detroit Blues Society Establishes Memorial Award for Youth Blues Musicians.
DETAILS The award is called THE JAMES S. HENRY YOUTH EXCELLENCE AWARD. It is named in honor of Detroit Blues Society Member and friend, Jim Henry who passed away at the age of 49 in March of 2009. Jim was dedicated to mentoring young musicians or bands, that he felt, showed a bright future in the Blues world. Jim would routinely assist them, record them, give ...
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The Original Disciples of Beethoven Award Honors the Street Musician
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Michael Ricci
Rewarding The Soloist Mr. Ayers' courage, who has touched so many hearts. Steve Lopez on Nathaniel Anthony Ayers
They had every kind of trophy you could imagine at House of Trophies in Boyle Heights. Soccer, basketball, baseball, football, even fishing. They had trophies 6 inches tall and 6 feet tall, plaques and desk ornaments too, for retiring cops and transit workers and for great teachers.
But nothing for musicians.
I told a clerk I needed a trophy with something a ...
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Society of Singers Names Honorees Herb Alpert, Lani Hall to be Feted in May
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All About Jazz
The Society of Singers will honor Herb Alpert and Lani Hall with the 18th Ella Award held at the BevHilton on May 18.
The org, which is celebrating its 25th anni this year, honors singers who have made significant contributions to charitable and humanitarian causes. Past recipients of the kudo include Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Tony Martin.
Alan Bergman, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis, Jr., Renee Olstead, Steve Tyrell, Tata Vega and Paul ...
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Jazzschool Bands Win 1st & 3rd Place at Next Generation Festival
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Terri Hinte Publicity
The Jazzschool's Studio Bands 'A' and 'B,' both under the direction of Keith Johnson, captured 1st and 3rd place respectively on Sunday, April 5, at the 5th Annual Next Generation Festival in Monterey, California. The weekend event, devoted to the future of jazz, includes the Next Generation Festival Jazz Competition with Big Bands, Combos, Vocal Ensembles, and individual musicians vying for a spot on the stages of the 52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival in September. The Jazzschool bands competed in ...
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ACM Awards: A Big Night for Carrie Underwood and Julianne Hough
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Michael Ricci
The 44th Academy of Country Music Awards swung political, personal, playful and patriotic on Sunday>
Ultimately opted for popular in bestowing its top honor on “American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood, naming her entertainer of the year over veteran male performers George Strait, Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban.
“I've had a lot of good moments in the past four years," the Oklahoma-born Underwood said at the climax of the three-hour event at the MGM Grand Arena, “but this one takes the ...
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ACM Awards in Las Vegas (Complete)
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All About Jazz
ACM Awards: Scorecard
Nominees and winners at the 2009 Academy of Country Music Awards, held April 5 in Las Vegas. Winners are in bold italics.
Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley George Strait Keith Urban
Top Male Vocalist Brad Paisley Kenny Chesney Toby Keith George Strait Keith Urban
Top Female Vocalist Carrie Underwood
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