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Hot on the heels of the hugely successful launch of Songwriters in Paradise Healdsburg, an experience that featured 4 nights at some of Sonoma County's finest wineries, SIP is thrilled to reveal the music lineup for the sixth annual SIP…

The Bard College Conservatory of Music named Jessie Montgomery and Missy Mazzoli to the faculty as composers in residence. They both join the Bard Conservatory in the fall of 2022. Montgomery is a composer, violinist and teacher. A…

By Andrew Karpan (August 9, 2022, 5:36 p.m. EDT) — Taylor Swift tries a new argument against claims that she lifted a line from a 2001 R&B hit for her chart-topping song "Shake It Off," claiming she had never even encountered the…

A graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University will soon be on her way to Vienna, Austria as a Fulbright scholar for the next academic year.Kelly Riordan studied vocal performance at the IWU, and she…

Photo by Delila Rio Brands may only have released two singles so far, but the cathartic eloquence of his music is beyond doubt. Her first single "Bell," a singing folk drummer reinforced with dark horns and his own soft!-->…

When composers are struggling over a piece, sometimes all it takes is a simple directive or another set of eyes – or rather ears – to help them decipher it. For the composers of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" Thomas…

Promoter and music manager Mark Ede pays tribute to Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier, who died aged 81 It is with some personal sadness that I learned of the passing of Motown singing legend Lamont Dozier.Although, unfortunately, I never met…

Opera program dedicated to black composers PITTSFIELD— Wednesday, August 10, at 7:30 p.m.Berkshire Opera Festival (BOF) will present a free program dedicated to compositions by black artists. The program, High on the Ramparts, will be…

The Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival will take place in and around downtown Gatlinburg from August 18-21. Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, the highly anticipated and prestigious three-day conference and live music event…

Music speaks louder than words, especially when you are not good at expressing your feelings to your loved ones. So today, the first Sunday of August marks Friendship Day in India. If you want your friends to feel special…

Liza Lehmann, Alice Mary Smith and Adela Maddison were British composers of the 19th and early 20th centuries, but few today know their names, let alone their music. Now they have been singled out for a new label of classic records…

Nashville Christian Songwriters (NCS), a coaching and resource company dedicated to empowering Christian songwriters around the world, is thrilled to announce the second season of its highly rated, informative and uplifting podcast, Song…

This week in 1956 - August 4 - Elvis Presley hit the charts with his fourth number one single. The 21-year-old singer had already scored three hits in his career - Heartbreak Hotel, I Want You, I Need You, I Love You and Don't Be Cruel.…

The BMI Foundation's Annual Nashville Songwriting Scholarship is set to be revised and renamed in honor of Dolly Parton. The Dolly Parton Songwriters Award will be an annual national competition open to aspiring songwriters. The…

EXTENSITY launches EXT Popups-an ongoing series of short-lived concerts highlighting today's most promising emerging composers in non-traditional venues and unexpected locations-with two adventurous recitals in California in partnership…

Dolly Parton. Photo: Rob Hoffman The BMI Foundation Annual Nashville Songwriting Scholarship will be revised and renamed The Dolly Parton Songwriters Award in honor of the legendary artist. The news was announced by BMI Foundation Board…

Off-Broadway News sesame street the musical Will feature songs from Broadway composers Tom Kitt and Helen Park…

After a two-year hiatus, a streamer of four talented folk musicians will perform at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock on Wednesday August 17 at 7:30 p.m. For the 29th year, Lorne Clarke will bring four of northeast Pennsylvania's finest…

Since making her first entry on Billboard's country chart in 1993, Shania Twain has earned seven No. 1 Country Airplay hits, three RIAA Diamond certified albums (1995's The woman in me1997 Come here and 2002 At the top!) and was named…

The Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, in association with the Crossroads Acoustic Fest team, will feature four area songwriters performing Friday night as part of the Friday Night Outdoor Summer Concert Series. Live from the arts…

WHAT IS HAPPENING News and Events Composers make music for film, TV and games at Screen SongHubs South Australia August 02, 2022 Screen Songhubs 2022 Participants and Mentors – Back Row LR: Jasper…

First, imagine a little cartoon lamb.Then imagine this lamb being rescued from beheading by a divine figure called He Who Waits and must then start a cult to repay the favor, recruiting followers, conducting dark rituals and battling the…

Inon Barnatan at the piano. Courtesy of Jolla Music Society Back for a 36th year, the fourth under the musical direction of Inon Barnatan, the 2022 edition of La Jolla Music SocietyThe SummerFest is presented with the section…

Thirty artists are on the program for the third annual Overbrook Songwriters Festival, August 5-6. The festival is the brainchild of Brookhaven musician Shaw Furlow, a songwriter himself. “I went and played a songwriter's…

Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for its upcoming feature film Tarstarring Academy Award-winning Cate Blanchett as fictional acclaimed musician and composer Lydia Tár widely regarded as one of the greatest living composers…

A life-size male mannequin representing King Joseon Danjong (1441-1457) is seen against a courtyard in his Cheongnyeompo exile house in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province. Photo © Hyungwon KangArirang's songs evoke powerful emotions and…

Netflix is ​​suing the songwriting team behind the unauthorized musical "Bridgerton" for infringement, court documents filed Friday in a U.S. District Court in Washington, DC revealed. Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear created the…

Beyoncé's seventh studio album, Renaissanceis finally here, and we take a look at the long list of composers featured on the new release. The singer officially released her 2022 album on Friday, July 29. However, some disbelievers leaked…

A a week before its release, Beyoncé has revealed the tracklist for her highly anticipated seventh studio album, Renaissance. The album will be released in the wee hours of midnight on July 29, although it would have fled…

Six of TV's top composers and songwriters will reveal the secrets behind their projects when they join Gold Derby's special "Meet the Experts" Q&A event with the 2022 Emmy nominees. They will participate in two video chats…

Carl LeGrett, Head of A&R and Music Publishing at Create Music Group, explains the basics of getting paid on YouTube and protecting your work at the same time.By Carl Le Grett of Create a music groupIn my opinion, YouTube drives more…

The BIPOC Composers Project, in partnership with university libraries, encourages recommendations for Scores by Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color Composers (BIPOC). We recently caught up with Stephanie Bonjack, who directs the…

"It's a very addictive thing to do," said music director Inon Barnatan of the La Jolla Music Society's annual SummerFest.summer festival is a month-long series of dozens of chamber music concerts,…

Rams Head continues to add artists to the first Annapolis Songwriters Festival. The launch party will be free to the public and will take place at the Maryland Cultural & Conference Center (MC3) Event Lawn with Robert Randolph…

From left to right: TJ Cole, Tyler Taylor and Lisa Bielawa Established by the Louisville Orchestra (LO) and its musical director Teddy Abramthe Louisville Orchestra Creator Corps residency program aims to change traditional…

A new label devoted to the distribution of the music of forgotten composers will be launched in September.Founded by cellist Héloïse Luzzati, La Boîte à Pépites is launching its first album on September 30: a 3-CD set of the complete works…

Indian classical dances are often praised and appreciated for their graceful and balanced movements. Accompanied by gestures, details and precision, Indian classical dances have maintained their own position and aura in the field of…

The Monkees broke through with their debut album: Monkeys. A pair of songwriters thought they had "the chance of a lifetime" when they were hired to produce the album. Additionally, the songwriters spent months obsessing over…

SIROHI, India - The sequins of the Rajasthani yellow and green dress of Navli Garasiya, 30, glisten in the sun as she dances to a traditional tribal song adapted against the backdrop of the scenic Aravali Hills in Mount Abu, western Indian…

From left to right (clockwise): Leonora Duarte (CCOC 4.0 International); Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre (public domain); Barbara Strozzi (public domain) Going by the representation in the current repertoire, you would be forgiven…

The heritage and folk traditions of Himachal Pradesh have played an important role in the progress and development of the state, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said on Sunday. He was speaking on the opening day of the International…

Singer-songwriter Vishal Mishra is happy that the era of solo composer in Hindi film industry is gradually returning. And he, too, focuses on projects that he can fully take on. "Now I have started to add this clause in my contracts that…

The sounds of Nashville will hit the shores of Lake Martin next week in the second edition Lac Martin Songwriters Festival. More than 20 successful and highly acclaimed songwriters are scheduled to appear and perform at 15 different…

By Hailey Konnath (July 21, 2022, 10:45 p.m. EDT) -- Figure skater pair Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier have agreed to settle a copyright lawsuit over their use of a cover of "House of the Rising Sun," a folk song made popular by…

Applications are now open for the $10,000 annual grant for emerging Victorian songwriters. You may still be playing, you may have recorded a few songs or you may be playing gigs in a pub; but if you're a Victorian…

The agency's knowledgeable team is committed to ensuring that music creators get the most out of their music to boost their careers and realize their ambitions. Award-winning independent publisher Sentric Music partners with renowned…

Sam Beam, also known as Iron & Wine, has captivated listeners with her smooth vocals and introspective songs since 2002. You might recognize her music from film and TV soundtracks such as "Twilight" and "Friday Night…

Next week, Beyoncé's new album Renaissance will be there, and now we're starting to get a better idea of ​​what the project looks like. Yesterday, Beyoncé shared the tracklist for the LP, and after some research, we also know which…

OWe are preparing for Kirklees Year of Music 2023 (KYOM23) and offering micro-commissions to Kirklees musicians and composers to create the essential Kirklees “sound identity”. KYOM23 is working with Saving Grace founder…

"Sounds Good to Me," which debuted in early July, is an all-new songwriter series designed and hosted by a longtime Kitchener-Waterloo music veteran. Jack Cooper.The series features both local and touring artists of mostly original music…

On Friday, July 22, beginning at 5:30 p.m., the Hellenic Museum of Michigan presents a concert of Greek folk songs transcribed for string quartet especially for the Concert of Colors. The performance will be conducted by Kypros…

Here are some of the most engaging live music events coming to clubs and concert halls this week.7 p.m. July 21 at the Showplace Theater, 1065 Grant St.; $50 to $65.On the verge of becoming the brightest star in the…

In recent years, high demand for intellectual property and deep pockets have fueled a catalog acquisition boom that has inspired Bob Dylan, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen and many others to sell their musical heritage for cash…

Rebecca Ireland, playing at the Rock and Roll Coffee Company in Mullumbimby. The Rock and Roll Coffee Company, Mullumbimby, proudly presents the first in a series, showcasing original music and visual art. “Something About…

Bhopal: The elephants had arrived in his village of Ranchi after more than a decade. Sahebram Bediya, a 23-year-old man from Jharkhand, picked up the camera and began documenting the havoc they were causing. He was the first to capture…

Sukhwinder Singh sang three songs for Shamshera. In an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.in, Sukhwinder Singh talks about the trend of remixing old Bollywood songs. Sukhwinder Singh talks about recreations of songs in Bollywood.STRONG…

Brahmastra's debut song Kesariya, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, has been making waves since its creators released it on Sunday. While many couldn't get over Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's chemistry in the song, others took to…

Based in Ireland, Niwel Tsumbu wields an exhilarating guitar style that draws from jazz, classical, rock, folk and rumba. Sometimes Tsumbu's music is a well of deep emotions, drawing joy and sadness from universal human waters. To others,…

Besides Shah Rukh Khan, one of the reasons Don managed to succeed at the box office was Priyanka Chopra. She managed to steal the show with…

Taranaki musician Juliet McLean will host a songwriting workshop on July 23. Photo/ ProvidedA songwriting workshop will help musicians hone their skills.Taranaki musician Juliet McLean will host a songwriting workshop on July 23. The…

Just as the creators of computer games steal plot points from the mythology store around the world, composers shamelessly steal from the great classical composers of the past. One of the best-known examples is Tanaka's Tetris music, which…

Nashville, TN (July 15, 2022)The winners of the 2022 Singing News Songwriter Search have been announced. Out of 421 songs entered, 5 (five) winning songs were chosen by 10 (ten) judges, including Ivan Parker, Karen Peck Gooch, Rodney…

Kate Bush reaches No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Songwriters Chart (dated July 16), becoming the top female songwriter in the United States for the first time, thanks to her 1985 single "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)". The song…

Berkeley-based pianist Sarah Cahill, in addition to being a writer, educator, speaker and classic radio host, has long been known and celebrated as a champion of new music, much of it commissioned by herself. . Since 2018,…

Folk songsArtist: Michelle O'Rourke and the Ficin EnsembleGender: Classical/folkLabel: ErgodosLuciano Berio composed his 1964 folksongs to celebrate the very special voice of Cathy Berberian (1925-1983), muse of many avant-garde…

Willi Carlisle's new album, titled 'Peculiar, Missouri', is a collection of campfire folk songs that celebrate love while railing against capitalism, meritocracy, our political divide and the designated hitter."Particular, Missouri", Willi…

You may never get the chance to see a bunch of Grammy-winning songwriters hanging out and playing new and old songs together in one room. What if you could? In the laid-back and intimate "Songwriters In Paradise" music festival…

Rick Carnes, songwriter and president of the Songwriters Guild of America, realized in 2016 that he would only get $16,000 in royalties if he wrote a song that sold 1 million records, an amount that would cost him qualify for food…

Growing up, songwriter for Sony Music Publishing Kyle Clark thought if he could score a gold record, "you did it," he said. He recently achieved that goal as co-writer of Lily Rose's "Villain," which achieved RIAA gold status for earning…

Lush, lyrical and romantic works by Latin American and Spanish composers are featured in Schwabacher's Summer Concert, when young artists from the 2022 Merola Opera Program perform vibrant operatic scenes by distinguished composers Daniel…

New York, NY – A group of exciting and unique songwriters join forces with FRIGID New York to present Don't Call Us Emerging: A Songwriters Concert (Wednesday, July 20, 9:30 p.m. at Kraine Theater); an evening of original creations…

The more than 50-year effort to one day create a Songwriters Hall of Fame museum has turned into a traveling exhibit, with New York City hosting the kick-off show. Dubbed Songwriters Hall Of Fame Songwriting Experience, the exhibit is…

Laibach announced a major new work to be produced in collaboration with a number of Iranian composers. Called Alamoutit is inspired by a story of 11th century Persia, told by the Slovenian writer Vladimir Bartol in a novel!-->…

Student composers collaborate with Boston-based quartet…

(Photo credit: Dan Steinberg) The Colburn School Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Reclaimed Voices encourages greater awareness of composers whose lives were disrupted or interrupted by the Nazi regime in Europe. Established in Colburn in…

KC VITAs Chamber Choir, now in its eighth year, specializes in performing works by living composers. (photo by Mary Vanhooser) August concerts will include works by composers-in-residence Kota Hayton and JD Daniel Now in its eighth…

In 2004, the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory began hosting an event that would become one of the most coveted…

Image credit: audioXpress Songwriters Carl Falk Gramer and Savan Kotecha have invested in Audiodo, a Swedish-based audio technology company. Audiodo claims to have developed AI-based technology that enhances and enhances the…

Sheoraj Singh Bhatihas the rough, swarthy hands of a cop, but on the harmonium they feel like velvet. His small but engaged audience knows every syllable of 'Saanwariya nandlal ne maya dikhlai', but it comes alive in the 64-year-old's!-->…

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Welcome to Music Business Worldwide's weekly roundup - where we make sure you've caught the five biggest stories that have made headlines over the past seven days. The MBW Roundup is supported by Centtripwhich helps over 500 of the world's…

When it comes to global successes, Jeremy Loops may still be a relatively new name in mainstream Australia, but his credentials are world class. The past decade has seen the South African singer-songwriter and looping artist reach over…

One of the top graduates of the Eastern View High School Class of 2014 will present a free public concert this month featuring pieces by four classical organ composers in the beautiful sanctuary of historic Mitchells…

ORILLA, Ont. (CelebrityAccess) — Canadian singer-songwriter and folk legend Murray McLauchlan will be inducted into the Canadian!-->!-->…

Murray McLauchlan will be honored by the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame during the Mariposa Folk Festival 2022 on Saturday, July 9. Photo courtesy of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Murray McLauchlan was!-->!-->…

Hit songwriters Carl Falk Gramer and Savan Kotecha have invested in a Swedish sound technology company Audio do.Audiodo claims to have developed audio technology that can enhance and adjust headset sound to a specific user's hearing.The…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the launch of the Jonas Gwangwa Music Composition Initiative, a program to help black British musicians who want to develop a career in film composition. The program…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in partnership with Mercury Studios, announced the launch of the Jonas Gwangwa Music Composition Initiative on Thursday, July 7. The one-year career development program is designed for…

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Viewing the Songwriters Hall of Fame exhibit timeline The Songwriters Hall of Fame has launched a new traveling exhibit, "Songwriters Hall of Fame Songwriting Experience," currently on display at CUNY Graduate Center James Gallery in New…

The Copyright Royalty Board in the United States approved a royalty rate of 15.1% for the years 2018-2022, down from 11.4%.These royalties are paid to songwriters and publishers by streaming services like Spotify. The news precipitated an!-->…

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ANNE WARD-ERNST It's a one-of-a-kind musical event that feels like a fabulous live band is performing a private concert in your backyard for 100 of your favorite…

Saturday July 9, 2022, 8:00 p.m.The launch and first performance of "Folk Songs", the new album by Irish chamber group Ficino Ensemble, and Irish singer Michelle O'Rourke, released on…

Nine new orchestral works by Afghan composers, many of whom are silenced in their home countries and live in exile, will be presented in a concert co-organized and conducted by an academic from the…

Young Palestinians are reintroducing folk music using new musical instruments and styles, adding new topics in the lyrics such as unity, love and society.…

The Irtiqa Institute of Social Sciences held a session on Thari Folk Songs on Friday and discussed Noor Ahmed Janjhi's book titled "Fragrance of Thari Folk Songs". Speaking on the book, Dr. Sher Mirani explained how Janjhi gave a gift…

KARACHI: A discussion of the book Fragrance of Thar Songs by Noor Alam Janjhi raised some interesting points at the Irtiqa Institute of Social Sciences on Saturday evening. Mir Mansoor was the first speaker at the event. He said folk…

By Katherine Turner When Wortley resident John Balding got together with musician Johnny Stott for a few drinks after a hard day's work, the result was the creation of a song and music video. They hope the song will travel to the…

Composers are outraged that public broadcaster RNZ has awarded a $43,000 contract to an overseas-based music and sound design company for their recent "sonic refresh" but let's say the case is symptomatic of broader issues with talented…

Kaohsiung, July 2 (CNA) Songwriter Chen Fu-ming (陳復明) and late musician Chiu Hsien-jung (邱憲榮) received the Special Contribution Award at the 33rd Golden Melody Awards in Kaohsiung on Saturday.In his acceptance speech, Chen called himself an…

The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has reaffirmed its intention to increase the overall rate of royalties paid to US songwriters and publishers from streaming platforms from 10.5% to 15.1%, for the years between 2018 and 2022 ,…

Detroit, Michigan – – Legendary Motown songwriter and record producer Masterpiece Sound Studios by Sylvia Moy (Masterpiece) is launching a cover song contest in partnership with Sony Music Publishing (SMP). This is a…

Washington, DC's James Madison Memorial Building, which houses the US Copyright Office.American songwriters and publishers won a hard-fought mechanical royalty rate increase from streaming music platforms in a last-minute decision…

In 2019, Fran Foote (formerly a member of stick in the wheel) and his mother, Belinda Kempsterreleased a wonderful traditional English folk album titled On the clay hill. Belinda started singing traditional songs in the 1960s and she met…

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Yesterday (June 29) Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope received its own personal showcase from Ubisoft, during which story and mechanics, new characters, and talent lending itself to the score were revealed. Out in October, Mario + Rabbids…

Streaming has rejuvenated the music industry, but it's no secret that the new business model has upended many in the industry. And no group has been more frustrated than the songwriters. In a physical, sales-driven world, writers could…

The founder of the National Arab Orchestra, a popular Detroit rapper, several jazz artists and a dancer considered the "Queen of Detroit Jit" are among this year's recipients of Kresge Artist Fellowships.A total of 20 artists, announced…

To stimulate communication and interaction between scientists, artists and the public, Fermilab at Batavia has created an Artists in Residence Program and a Guest Composers Program. They are currently seeking…