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Award-Winning Vocalist René Marie Invites Americans to Show Their “Voice of My Beautiful Country,” in Celebration of Her New Release on Motéma Music, For A chance to Win a Trip to Washington, DC

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Cary Goldberg
In celebration of her newest CD, Voice of My Beautiful Country, on Motéma Music, award- winning singer-songwriter and trailblazing vocalist René Marie is asking her fellow Americans to follow her lead, listen to their inner voices, pull from their own experiences, and creatively express to the world, what they love most about their country. They can use poetry, photography, spoken word, video or music, to best display their own Voice of My Beautiful Country." Beginning April 5, 2011 and running ...
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Enter the "Anthony Wilson - Campo Belo" Giveaway

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All About Jazz
All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Anthony WilsonCampo Belo giveaway contest starting today. We'll select THREE winners at the conclusion of the contest on April 29th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Anthony Wilson at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! About Campo Belo Ever since the passion and beauty of Bossa Nova first reached the ears of North American listeners more than half a century ago, jazz artists and their Brazilian counterparts ...
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AudioDraft Crowdsources Japan Relief Songs

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Chris M. Slawecki
AudioDraft, the provider of innovative crowdsourced audio design contests, today announced that it has launched a contest, at www.audiodraft.com/helpjapan, to select the five best songs associated with relief and healing to be published through online music stores, including iTunes, Amazon, and others. The proceeds will go toward tsunami and earthquake relief efforts. AudioDraft aims to raise $100,000 toward Red Cross Japan Aid efforts. The company has contributed $1,000 to launch its campaign and will contribute an additional $1 for every ...
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Announcing the Winners of the "Dom Minasi - The Bird, the Girl and the Donkey" Giveaway

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All About Jazz
Enter the "Honey Ear Trio - Steampunk Serenade" Giveaway!

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All About Jazz
All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Foxhaven Records Honey Ear TrioSteampunk Serenade giveaway contest starting today. We'll select THREE winners at the conclusion of the contest on April 21st. Click here to enter the contest (Following Honey Ear Trio at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your Friends at Foxhaven Records About Honey Ear Trio and Steampunk Serenade As evidenced in headlines throughout the spring, the effects of the April 2010 eruption ...
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Enter the "Matt Nelson - Nostalgiamaniac" Giveaway

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All About Jazz
All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Chicago Sessions Matt NelsonNostalgiamaniac giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on April 11th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Matt Nelson at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your Friends at Chicago Sessions About Matt Nelson After several years of hearing his dad playing the guitar around the house and of being enthralled with Michael Jackson's Thriller and the ...
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