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cnn.com - Lauren Lee - How Nigerian music executives are turning Canada into Afrobeats' next global gateway
How Nigerian music executives are turning Canada into Afrobeats' next global gateway
CNN

With Africa's sound driving global pop culture, Hi-Way 89 Entertainment is positioning Canada as a launchpad for the next generation of African and diaspora artists. CNN's Larry Madowo follows Nigerian music executives Ikenna Nwagboso and Camillo…

thestar.com.my - María Jose Gutierrez Chavez - Why Spotify's latest problem could change music forever
Why Spotify's latest problem could change music forever
The Star Online

Spotify's library has become modern piracy's latest treasure. Pirate activist group and shadow library Anna's Archive claims to have “backed up” the world's largest music streamer, and made Spotify's music catalog publicly available.

ghanaweb.com - How my elder sister played an important role in my music career - Sarkodie shares
How my elder sister played an important role in my music career - Sarkodie shares
GhanaWeb

Rapper Michael Owusu Addo, known within the creative space as Sarkodie, has shared the important role his elder sister, Veronica, played in his music career and expressed deep gratitude to her. Speaking at his sister's wedding reception on December…

rollingstone.com - Jonathan Zavaleta - How to Watch 'A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music' Online
How to Watch 'A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music' Online
Rolling Stone

If there was a dominant music story this year, it was the ascendence of Latin and Spanish-language music. Latin Music will get the commemoration it deserves with a special Grammy Celebration on CBS. The two-hour special, titled A Grammy Celebration…

sorumatik.co - Music Theory: Circle of Fifths Explained
Music Theory: Circle of Fifths Explained
Sorumatik

Circle of Fifths is a visual tool that organizes the 12 musical keys in a circle, with each key a perfect fifth apart, facilitating key signature and chord progression understanding. It displays both major and minor keys, helping musicians see…

afr.com - Michael Bodey - Two new films capture music's power to move
Two new films capture music's power to move
Australian Financial Review

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? ★★★½ Music felt central to the 2025 cinematic year. In a visual medium, it can be under-appreciated, yet beyond the…

globalnews.ca - Alan Cross - A look at 2025's biggest winners and losers in music
A look at 2025's biggest winners and losers in music
Global News

‘Tis the season for year-end lists, including those that opine on who won and who lost during 2025. Here are my picks for the winners and losers in music for the year. Story continues below advertisement Somehow, the Oasis reunion worked…

covers.com - Tennessee vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds for December 30 - Music City Bowl
Tennessee vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds for December 30 - Music City Bowl
Covers

Farmer's prediction: Vols defense exposed in Nashville. Douglas Farmer • Betting Analyst Photo By - Imagn Images. Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws the ball. Both the Tennessee Volunteers and the Illinois Fighting…

the-express.com - Hannah Furnell - Bob Dylan almost quit music after hearing this band's music
Bob Dylan almost quit music after hearing this band's music
Daily Express US

Bob Dylan nearly gave up and quit music for good after hearing a certain famous rock band. From 1986 to 1987, the now 84-year-old music icon embarked on his True Confessions and Temples in Flames tour with a younger, more successful band, Tom Petty…

people.com - Daniela Avila - Grupo Frontera Honors Young Fan Who's Now Cancer-Free in the 'Se Me Sale' Music Video
Grupo Frontera Honors Young Fan Who's Now Cancer-Free in the 'Se Me Sale' Music Video
PEOPLE

Grupo Frontera 's latest music video is a symbol of love — and charity. Earlier this month, the norteño-cumbia band released a music video for their single 'Se Me Sale,' which is featured on their latest album Lo Que Me Falta Por…

sorumatik.co - Music Theory: Major vs. Minor Scales Emotional Impact
Music Theory: Major vs. Minor Scales Emotional Impact
Sorumatik

Major scales are characterized by a brighter, more consonant sound, often evoking feelings of happiness, triumph, or energy. Minor scales feature a darker, more dissonant tone, typically associated with sadness, introspection, or tension. Emotional…

si.com - Ezekiel Trezevant - Pete Carroll Faces the Music Following Yet Another Raiders Loss
Pete Carroll Faces the Music Following Yet Another Raiders Loss
Sports Illustrated

LAS VEGAS, Nev.-- If there was any doubt that the Las Vegas Raiders are indeed rebuilding, Sunday's loss to the New York Giants and all but securing the No. 1 overall pick should remove that doubt. Entering the season, Las Vegas' front office was…

philstar.com - SB19 hopes artist collaborations will elevate Filipino music
SB19 hopes artist collaborations will elevate Filipino music
Philstar.com

P-pop group SB19 expressed their hopes for the Filipino music scene, saying that collaborations among artists could help elevate the industry. Despite coming from different groups and companies, every artist's contribution is crucial to advancing…

si.com - Jason Langendorf - How to Watch Illinois vs. Tennessee in Music City Bowl: TV, Kickoff Time, More
How to Watch Illinois vs. Tennessee in Music City Bowl: TV, Kickoff Time, More
Sports Illustrated

In so many senses of the phrase, Illinois football is preparing to enter uncharted territory. On Tuesday in Nashville, the Illini (8-4) will play in the Music City Bowl for the first time, taking on a Tennessee program it has never faced on the…

sciencealert.com - The Conversation - Your Music Playlist Could Influence Your Driving Ability in Unexpected Ways
Your Music Playlist Could Influence Your Driving Ability in Unexpected Ways
ScienceAlert

For many of us, listening to music is simply part of the driving routine – as ordinary as wearing a seatbelt. We build playlists for road trips, pick songs to stay awake, and even turn the volume up when traffic gets stressful. More than 80…

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