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University of Michigan School of Music, Drama and Dance created "Tethered Voices", the first of 10 compositions of the Michigan Orchestra for Equity Directory (AFTER). the project aims to increase equity in classical music by…

Isabella Dawis and Tidtaya Sinutoke. NEW YORK CITY: The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the 17th Annual Fred Ebb Award to songwriting team Isabella Dawis and Tidtaya Sinutoke. Named in honor of the late composer, lyricist and…

In 1934, the talented young composer Franz Waxman was working for the legendary Berliner Union Film Ateliers studio in Berlin. His career was booming. But trouble was brewing. “The head of production was a man named Erich…

Lin-Manuel Miranda scores 12th week at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Songwriters Chart (dated April 9), continuing its command thanks to the success of several hits from the Encanto soundtrack. Miranda lands five songwriting credits on the…

When Puerto Rican rapper Rauw Alejandro and Spanish singer Rosalía started dating, she was working on her recently released album Motomami for 18 months, as she explained a few days ago in an interview. Alejandro appears in the credits of…

Sir Paul McCartney's childhood home in Liverpool opens its doors to budding musicians. Paul, 79, and his brother Mike McCartney, 78, grew up in the terraced house at 20 Forthlin Road in Allerton, and the National Trust, which owns the…

The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus hasn't been seen or heard at Davies Symphony Hall since before the pandemic, but the group's lush sound is set to return to the venue on April 10 when the choir perform "Voices Rising," a…

The songwriters behind some of America's biggest country hits are set to perform at the 26th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival hosted by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, presented by BMI. An annual tradition that…

April 5, 2022, 4:12 p.m. Classical composers in an epic mashup. Photo: YouTube/grantwoord A harmonious mish-mash of 61…

Nick Hart - Ten English Folk Songs Roebuck Records – April 29, 2022 Although there may be a logical progression to the titles of Nick Hart, there is a difference between this collection and its predecessors. The…

In many parts of the country, sources for local journalism are in decline. A recent report of the Center for Information, Technology and Public Life notes that more than a quarter of the…

One of the many behind-the-scenes experiences fans can take part in WonderCon is Rhapsody PR's annual Behind-the-Music panel, now in its 14th year. The 2022 panel included Joseph Shirley (Boba Fett's Book), Kurt Farquhar (The proud…

We know that Justin Bieber released his "Peaches" in Georgia and his weed in California, but tracing the collective makeup of her #1 hit is not so simple. That's because it took 11 songwriters to pull off that…

WHAT________________WriteGirl's 21st Annual Songwriting Workshop on Saturday, March 19, 2022 will offer non-binary teen and youth girls the opportunity to learn from award-winning singer-songwriters, including nominated…

news, latest news, Wauchope Community Arts Council, Emily Lubitz, Andrea Kirwin, Claire Evelynn, Tinpan Orange, WauchopeThe Wauchope Community Arts Council will host a highly anticipated live music concert featuring two of Australia's most…

Composer Missy Mazzoli greets the audience after a performance of the world premiere of the CSO commission 'Orpheus Undone'. (Credit: Todd Rosenberg Photography) Maestro Riccardo Muti and the musicians of Chicago Symphony Orchestra had…

As we learned from the recent Buffalo-produced WNED PBS documentary, KLEINHANS' GIFT TO BUFFALO (did you miss it? Stream the full 30 minutes for free here) the famous Kleinhans Music Hall was designed to have perfect acoustics…

Malaysian-Swiss singer Timur is making her debut in the music industry with impressive support. Signed to Malaysian independent music label KRU Music, Timur!-->…

Turn at 24and Street in Des Moines' Drake neighborhood, and there's xBk, a nondescript black and gray two-story building tucked between VoteSmart and a pizzeria. Beyond the door, you'll find a…

When you and your friends hear the opening of your favorite video game, do you think who wrote that music? Or when you binge watch BritBox, who wrote all the songs? And those commercial jingles that you really love or hate –…

Updated March 31, 2022 KEY WEST, Florida Keys - Audiences can rock, swing and sing along to some of America's hottest contemporary hits and classics Wednesday through Sunday, May 4-8, during 2022 Key West Songwriters Festival.…

Russia's invasion of Ukraine floods our screens with images of death and destruction every day. As we watch thousands of people flee their homes, enduring harsh conditions, mourning their losses, we wonder not only what it will take to…

Two Palestinian students were arrested at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem by off-duty Israeli officers for singing traditional folk songs. The students, Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem aged 19 and 20, were released after six…

Unofficial financial data indicates continued international and digital growth, although average total streaming royalties are only $67.14 TORONTO, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ - Despite challenges in 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,…

The support for the campaign to date has been fantastic, both from composers and their representatives. On March 31, 2021, Ivors Academy and MU launched #ComposersAgainstBuyouts, a campaign to raise awareness of buyout deals (where…

The body representing Canada's songwriters and composers revealed that, on average, musicians writing their own material earned just $67 last year in royalties from national broadcasters. SOCAN, which collects royalties from…

OTTAWA — The body representing Canada's songwriters and composers has revealed that, on average, musicians writing their own material earned just $67 last year in royalties from national broadcast services. SOCAN, which collects royalties…

War is devastating, cruel and terrible - and, in fact, it is meant to be. Needless to describe this now that the Russian war in Ukraine is raging. We are now reminded of this daily as television viewers, but it is nothing compared to what…

The day John Prine died, Robert Meganck thought he had lost a friend.The heartbreak punch belies the fact that Meganck never met Prine, but he definitely felt like he knew him — or as much as anyone could know someone from…

Photo credit: Warner Chappell MusicWarner Chappell Music has signed a global publishing deal with Latin pop band Morat's Juan Pablo Isaza and Juan Pablo Villamil.The Colombian band has earned 36 Platinum certifications worldwide and two…

Juan Pablo Isaza and Juan Pablo Villamil, lead singers and songwriters from Morat, have signed a worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music. According to the publishing house, the agreement covers future works as well as the…

War wreaks havoc on a nation's cultural heritage and identity, as the tragic events in Ukraine remind us that sent curators scrambling to save precious works of art. It's in times like this that music - a living art - can be a critical…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) – The Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival returns to Nashville this week after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The festival kicks off on Tuesday and lasts for five nights with performances at nine different…

Composer Jose Martinez Photo: Courtesy of the Houston Symphony OrchestraThe Houston Symphony is undertaking a little extra work this week to help some young artists who may one day write a new concerto or suite just for them. On March!-->…

Ankara Winter Festival Ends with Resul Dindar Folk Songs A winter farewell concert was held at BELPA Ice Skating Facility, which has become the go-to address for winter events in Ankara Metropolitan Municipality. Black Sea artist…

Singer Billie Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas said Sunday night that crafting the Oscar-winning theme song for "No Time To Die" was an honor, but also a challenge to give the film franchise proper respect. James…

With all the hubbub that constantly surrounds star wars, whether it's announcing new series or long-awaited projects, it can sometimes be difficult to step back and take a breather. During those quiet moments, memories of other recent…

One of the many tragedies of World War II was the loss of many gifted artistic creators to Nazi tyranny. In classical music, there is a list of up-and-coming composers who could have charted new directions for music if they had been…

The Champlain Trio, which was featured in Vermont when Jay Craven's documentary "Empty Stages: Performances…

Welcome to Right on Cue, the podcast where we interview film, TV, and video game composers about the origins and nuances of their latest works. It's safe to say that the world of film music, especially modern film music, owes a…

"Chaos" is the first in a series of theatrical pop singles exploring life and love in the modern world. News star Ben Fankhauser sings "Chaos" in world premiere music video for new song by Romantics Anonymous and vampire…

The American Composers Orchestra (ACO) continues its commitment to the creation and development of new orchestral music, and to the next generation of composers, through its 2022 ACO EarShot Readings program. This year, nineteen composers…

The third edition PAN SIP will take place April 21-24 with more than a dozen of Music City's most accomplished and talented songwriters and performers performing intimate "Bluebird Cafe" style acoustic shows nightly in the famous Silver Oak…

The Louisville Orchestra has announced the creation of an annual residency program for composers, the Creators Corps. Under the program, three composers – who can come from any musical background, not just classical/orchestral…

The publishing industry – which represents songwriters and producers – is incredibly complex. It's full of acronyms and different types of royalties, but knowing the business side of the industry is key to ensuring you're properly credited…

Today's batch of burning questions, my smart answers, and the real deal:Question: I saw an ad in the newspaper about the Asheville Symphony Orchestra featuring all Russian composers in an upcoming performance. I think it's a little…

The New York Composers Circle will perform A Concert of New Music for Voice and Instruments on Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Manhattan's Church of the Transfiguration ("Little Church Around the Corner"), 1 East 29th Street in…

The world's top songwriters come to Palm Coast for the annual Palm Coast Songwriters Festival, April 28-May 1, at the Daytona State College Amphitheater. These writers have collectively written hundreds…

Sony Music Group announced on Wednesday (March 23rd) that it is partnering with GLAAD in an initiative spotlighting LGBTQ artists and songwriters and advancing LGBTQ representation in the music industry. "Over the past few years, many…

PROJECT 2020: A View of 21st C. Women Composers will present "From Isolation to Inspiration" on March 27-31, 2022. The recital…

the iHeartRadio Music Awards famous ICT Tac songwriters for the first time this year! Jax, ASTON and Lauren Weintraub were among the nominees in the first TikTok Songwriter of the Year category. The three wore colorful outfits to…

Former burlesque company owner Cat Skinner will bring a different kind of cabaret to Niagara Falls.Over the winter, the author issued a call for writers and musicians to take part in LitCab – a series of songs and tales at the town center…

From John Charpentier for Marco Beltrami, there are many well-known male composers who have created tension in their projects. The piano riffs of Halloween are rhythmic and disturbing. It alludes to the slow but persistent approach…

NEW YORK CITY (CelebrityAccess) — The 51st Annual Songwriters Induction and Awards Gala will take place Thursday, June 16 at the Marriott!-->!-->…

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — Robert "Bobby" Weinstein, 2007 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, songwriter, singer and former music director!-->!-->…

After a two-year delay due to the pandemic, Aural Compass Projects will present “Lift Every Voice,” a concert celebrating…

Luke Sital-Singh Andrew Payner It looks like a joke setup. Two unrelated British expats move to Los Angeles. Both are singer-songwriters. One writes happier songs, the other leans towards the dark side. They…

In this episode of the Interlochen Collection, it is a program of music written by composers when they were teenagers. Composers include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dmitri Shostakovich and even a piece…

The Roscolusa Songwriters Festival is located in Ponte Vedra, Florida. They bring hit singer/songwriters from Nashville, TN to the hot beaches of Florida for a musical night you won't forget.The festival brings the cozy atmosphere of the…

How many female role models did Helen Sung have when she began her transition to jazz at the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in classical piano performance in 1993 and 1995, respectively…

New Jersey, United States,- the laser controller market is carefully analyzed in the report with a focus on market dynamics including key issues and challenges, drivers, trends, and opportunities. The report includes an in-depth analysis…

If you've ever wanted to sample the island's diverse musical talent in an intimate setting, Kahilu's Song Circle concert series is a great opportunity. Last April, the series kicked off with an intimate live-only show featuring Higgs,…

Film composers are always looking for new ways to express ideas and convey the character of music. Two of this year's Original Score nominees have been particularly innovative in finding musical solutions to storytelling challenges.…

women's history month is celebrated throughout March, so it was extremely timely when singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman opened The Accidentals' TIME OUT performance at The Ark with Keb 'Mo' and 'Put a Woman in Charge by Rosanne…

Arvo Pärt (Photo credit: Kaupo Kikkas) A statement by the Estonian composer of classical and religious music, Arvo Part, was recently published on his behalf by the Arvo Pärt Center in several languages. "Dear friends in Ukraine,…

Young composers may hold the key to the future of classical music. Seventeen young composers from InConcert Sierra's Composers Project with Mark Vance will present their original compositions from the first semester in Poetry in Song,…

A few days before what would have been Fred Rogers' 94th birthday on March 20, music producer Dennis Scott and television personality Tom Bergeron (America's Funniest Videos, Dancing With The Stars) are leading the call for…

How the Isaignani are gearing up for 'Rock with Raaja', Chennai's first big gig in two pandemic-influenced years How the Isaignani are gearing up for 'Rock with Raaja', Chennai's first big gig in two pandemic-influenced years There…

Lea Elton '24 plays the piano. (Photo courtesy of Olivia Gubel.) If you were at the Log by Ramuntos on Spring St. on Sunday, March 13, the first thing you might have noticed was the small stage equipped with a microphone and lit with soft…

Open any classical music collection and you'll find an extensive list of male composers. In fact, there was numerous more male than female composers in the history of classical music, but it's not like there aren't any composers. It's…

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Who is called the god of Indian rap? We know what you're thinking. It's none other than Honey Singh. Love him or hate him, there is no doubt that he enjoys a huge fanbase in the Bollywood music industry. This revolutionary singer-rapper…

Alhambra Orchestra The Alhambra Orchestra will present a free chamber concert of music by less famous composers, entitled "Unheard Melodies", on Sunday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m., in the historic sanctuary of Coral Gables…

Songwriters in Texas and elsewhere sometimes fly under the radar of the music industry, overshadowed by the big stars recording their songs. But truth be told, songwriters are the backbone of good country music and deserve recognition.…

Star Wars has had a plot twist in recent years. In the absence of films, The Clone Wars kept the franchise alive and popular for a new generation of fans, a trend that continued with rebels. While the animation…

Adams last played in North Bay on February 17, 2001 at Memorial Gardens On the eve of his 15th studio album, countless Billboard hits and an illustrious career that spans more than four decades, Canadian rock superstar Bryan Adams…

Black female songwriters dominate the industry When you listen to your favorite songs and recite the lyrics verbatim, it may shock you to find that the mighty feather behind the music is a black woman. Many of the best records…

Click to enlarge Photo by Eduardo Costa Roldan Eunmi Ko and her bandmates founded CAMP last August and quickly went full throttle. New music. It's a thing. That's why I capitalized it. But what is it exactly? To…

Although many details about The Bad Batch season 2 are being kept under wraps, the Kiner Brothers reveal that Omega will be a bit older. Omega will be older when it returns Star Wars: The Bad…

The announcement followed the announcement of the withdrawal of Anna Netrebko, the Russian soprano, from the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Alexander Malofeev, a Russian pianist, has been banned from several concerts in Canada.Mr…

Calling all Bryan Adams fans! We have special news for you! Bryan Adams is about to be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Bryan Adams is one of the most successful musicals of all time and now he's on his way to!-->…

Grass Valley, Calif. – Young composers could hold the key to the future of classical music. Seventeen young composers from the “InConcert Sierra Composers Project with Mark Vance” will…

A group of College of the Ozarks students are bringing their musical talents together for a special concert…

Mate in 2, Jacob Funk, 1925 (See diagram)In the elite world of chess problem composition, an unsung Manitoban who died half a century ago is still considered one of Canada's finest practitioners.Jacob Funk perfected the technique of the…

Bryan Adams is heading to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. The venerable Canadian rocker was named one of the first inductees in 2022, alongside his collaborator and frequent friend, songwriter Jim Vallance. Both men will be honored…

Eight years ago, Singer/Songwriters in the Round was born out of the idea that local artists deserved a…

Two recent National Symphony Orchestra programs at the National Concert Hall have focused on a pair of well-established contemporary American composers, each with their own particular following, but with one best known through his…

Local music group Two Jasons is made up of Jason Rodgers, left, and Jason Irwin. The two played together just for fun but recently decided to start performing in front of a live audience. The band will perform at Ricks this weekend in…

It is our great honor and privilege to present the first concert of a full symphony orchestra after a two-year “sick leave”. On March 13, we will perform “The History of African American Composers” at the Marvin Williams Center in…

While the show's main selling point is the witty, fast-paced dialogue and a polished portrayal of '50s New York, "Maisel" is just as meticulous when it comes to music, and Shy is the best example of that. While we've mostly…

Congratulations to our user Green eyed hummingbird for the top score of 80% when predicting the winners of the 2022 Society of Composers and Lyricists awards on Tuesday. He is just ahead of 43 people at 60% and has a good score of…

In a possible glimpse of what could bring home the Oscars for music, 'No Time to Die' songwriters Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell and 'Encanto' songwriter Germaine Franco took home the Society's awards. of Composers &…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The hit songs you hear on country radio were mostly written by men and women away from that scene. The Tin Pan South Festival gives these songwriters a chance to showcase their talent for five days later this…

The Songwriters Hall of Fame is moving forward with its 51st induction and awards gala on June 16. The event will be held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York, which has been the venue since 2005. The show has been postponed twice…

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LAHORE: It's that time of year again, when women of all ages, social backgrounds and professions, joined by their male allies, organize what's known as the 'aurat march' - a procession commemorating International Women's Day on March 8, but…

As part of its ongoing Gender Matters initiative, Screen Australia has launched a new program to see female directors, filmmakers and composers earn 'career defining' credits. Titled Credit Maker, the program will be delivered…

Ed Sheeran has denied "borrowing" ideas from unknown songwriters without credit.The musician, 31, is accused of copying parts of his 2017 hit Shape of You from Oh Why, a 2015 song written by Sami Chokri and Ross O'Donoghue and performed by…

Vlad the Terrible's war on Ukraine and communist China's impending war on Taiwan should be a wake-up call to the worst in the real world for dreamy, pious thinkers. I remember this mentality in the folk songs of the…

Award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist Nick Hart will release his new album "Nick Hart Sings Ten English Folk Songs" on April 29, 2022 via Roebuck Records via Proper Music Distribution. Recorded during the first lockdown of…

ED Sheeran has denied 'borrowing' ideas from unknown songwriters without recognition, the High Court heard today. Songwriters Sami Chokri and Ross O'Donoghue claim the singer's hit song Shape of You violates parts of one of their songs. 7Ed…

News Euphoria's Palash Sen recently made a musical debut. He dedicated the song “Maaeri” to Kapil's mother, Archana Puran Singh and all mothers. Coming from a 17-generation family of doctors, Palash shares that singing chose him. He…

: On the fifth day of the Satatya Ekagra event held under the 75th Azadi Amrit Mahotsav, folk songs and music were performed. On Sunday, Nirgun singing by Mansingh Bhondia and group - Dewas…

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CEDAR FALLS – Forget any preconceptions about “new music”.It's not "new age" or a revival of "new wave" music from the 1970s-80s. New music is really just that – newly composed music by living composers, and it now has a…

Live music returns and Langley seems all set for it. In a one-of-a-kind “Nashville in the Round Style” show on Friday, March 11, four veteran songwriters will share their songs and their stories about the songs performed. The…

Hit songwriter Ross Golan, who has created hits for Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, One Direction and Demi Lovato, has started a Change.org petition asking the music community to stop licensing songs in Russia as long as the nation…

There's no doubt that the COVID era has had a devastating impact on the arts industry, but it's also provided time and space for bold new creative collaborations. One such initiative is a new campus/community project involving the School…

Image credit / SBSEvery year for 'Eurovision - Australia Decides', SBS and Blink TV receive hundreds and hundreds of songs from artists, songwriters and musicians that are submitted to the portal and ultimately selected for the Australian…

The Florida Chamber Music Project will present a concert featuring all-female composers on March 20 — a first for the group. The concert is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at the Beaches Museum Chapel in Jacksonville…