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January 12,2017
by Michael Muckian
U.S. Army National Guardsman Jason Moon found his calling in life after serving in Iraq.
Moon, a singer-songwriter and survivor of post-traumatic stress disorder, is the founder and president of Warrior Songs, Inc. The Madison-based nonprofit helps veterans cope with PTSD through the creative arts, especially music.
Offering an example, Moon recalls finishing a speech — “Seven Things You Nev....
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January 06,2017
by Wisconsin Gazette
After 31 years as the music director of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras and conductor of WYSO Youth Orchestra, James Smith will be retiring at the end of WYSO’s 51st season.
After taking over as music director in 1985, Smith oversaw the addition of a brass ensemble, harp choir, chamber music program, the Sinfonietta string orchestra, and the Opus One preparatory string orchestra. Unde....
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January 04,2017
by Associated Press
Gospel singer Kim Burrell says she makes "no excuses or apologies" for a sermon at a Houston church where she referred to gays and lesbians as perverted.
A tape of Burrell preaching at the Love & Liberty Fellowship Church began circulating online.
She said that "the perverted homosexual spirit, and the spirit of delusion and confusion, it has deceived many men and women.'' She referred t....
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December 26,2016
by Reuters
British singer George Michael, who became one of the pop idols of the 1980s with Wham! and then forged a career as a successful solo artist, died at his home in England on Sunday. He was 53.
In the mid-1980s, Wham! was one of the most successful pop duos ever, with singles like "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" and "Careless Whisper", "Last Christmas" and "The Edge of Heaven."
"It is with great ....
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December 23,2016
by Associated Press
Our politics is often reflected in our pop culture, and vice versa — especially in an election year. That relationship seemed closer than ever in 2016, when a TV personality was elected president, reality shows and beauty contests were referenced in presidential debates, and even a Broadway show ignited partisan sparring.
At times, it seemed like the election overshadowed everything, but of c....
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December 22,2016
by Joey Grihalva
By Joey Grihalva
With year-end “Best Of” lists populating News Feeds and other media spaces, they are being met with equal parts vindication and scorn. Some allege favoritism, while some promote their praises. Others — like Sam Kacala of Rhythm Changes — quietly take note of the underappreciated, the overrated, the justified, and move on. Kacala would rather focus on the music he’s cr....
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December 21,2016
by Associated Press
The late rapper Tupac Shakur and Seattle-based rockers Pearl Jam lead a class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees that also include folkie Joan Baez and 1970s favorites Journey, Yes and Electric Light Orchestra.
The rock hall also said it would give a special award to Nile Rodgers, whose disco-era band Chic failed again to make the cut after its 11th time nominated.
Baez will be inducted....
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December 15,2016
by Michael Muckian
The Madison Symphony Orchestra is betting that a better-educated audience is a more appreciative audience.
In that light, MSO will start 2017 off with two performances of Scheherazade, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s musical treatment of the One Thousand and One Nights tales from Arabian folklore.
But these performances are not the usual night at the symphony.
What makes this Beyond the Score perfo....
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December 13,2016
by Associated Press
No matter how much you think you know about the Beatles, Mark Lewisohn probably knows more.
Hundreds of books have been written about the band, but none with such care and authority as those by the 58-year-old British author. His resume includes comprehensive releases on their concert performances (“The Beatles Live!”) and studio work (“The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions”), for whi....
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December 09,2016
by Joey Grihalva
by Joey Grihalva
Freespace inspires the next generation
All-ages venues are a key component to a healthy music scene. While Milwaukee’s music scene is the most vibrant it’s been in decades, a dearth of all-ages venues limits its potential. Much of this is due to our antiquated, restrictive liquor laws, which could be changed. (Wink, wink. Nudge, nudge.)
Last year saw the demise of three i....
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