Articles filed under Music
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CMT to honor Black country music pioneer Linda MartellJun 08, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Linda Martell, one of the pioneers for Black acts in country music and the first Black woman to perform solo at the Grand Ole Opry, will be honored at th...
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Best Bets: 'Butterflies and Blooms' blossom at Chicago Botanic GardenJun 08, 2021 6:00 am - Wings & petals "Butterflies and Blooms" returns for another summer season with all kinds of colorful species on display at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Roa...
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New to streaming this week: 'In the Heights,' 'Loki' and 'Infinite'Jun 08, 2021 6:00 am - Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Movies • ...
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Festivals June 11-17: Pride celebrations, concerts in the park and moreJun 08, 2021 6:00 am - This weekend Grads and Grease: 5-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 10-11; 1-11 p.m. Saturday, June 12; and 1-9 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at the Metra lot in downtown Highwoo...
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The Leslie Sister Duo presents 'Tunes for a June Afternoon' June 13 at Gail BordenJun 07, 2021 11:00 pm - Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin is planning a month of music and community events. On June 13, the library's Sunday Afternoon Concert series continues with the Lesli...
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Snoop Dogg to join Def Jam label as strategic consultantJun 07, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Snoop Dogg is getting ready to bark out orders at Def Jam Recordings - he's joining the label as an executive creative and strategic consultant. Def Jam ...
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Copeland, Ingram among winners of Blues Music AwardsJun 07, 2021 7:00 am - MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Singer Shemekia Copeland and guitarist Christone 'œKingfish'ť Ingram are among this year's top winners at the Blues Music Awards. Veteran musicians...
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Music review: Chris Thile sings about faith, doubt and communityJun 07, 2021 6:00 am - Chris Thile, "Laysongs" (Nonesuch) On his new solo album, Chris Thile contemplates being alone. The theme is God, as Thile - armed only with his mighty mandolin and his ...
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Wayne Brady, his Black experience and his new spoken-word pieceJun 07, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK — For years Wayne Brady had been working on a one-man show about being a young Black man growing up in Orlando, but he could never finish the project. That's un...
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Wheaton Municipal Band kicks off 92nd season on June 10Jun 06, 2021 11:00 pm - The Wheaton Municipal Band is back. Starting Thursday, June 10, the 2021 summer concert season begins at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Park in downtown Wheaton. The band waited ...