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Willie Colón, a Luminary of Salsa Music, Dies at 75
Willie Colón, a trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer and producer whose driving musical energy and mischievous bad-boy image — he was long promoted as “El Malo” — helped made him a luminary of New York salsa…
Reading's music magazine Sound-Check publishes 50th issue
A free music magazine is celebrating its 50th issue. Sound-Check covers the live music scene in Reading, interviews up and coming musicians for the first time, and also features local gig listings. It was launched by Rich Lucas in September 2019…
Inside Jerusalem's Hebrew Music Museum rainy-day miracle
When the Birthright group I was leading, comprised of 23 people with autism, found ourselves unable to leave Jerusalem for the Dead Sea and Ein Gedi because the roads were closed due to rain, we had to find an alternative plan – FAST! And it…
I'm using Gemini to generate personalized Plex Music playlists and it beats Spotify
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority I have a complicated relationship with music streaming algorithms. On one hand, the convenience of having the world's music catalog in my pocket is undeniable. It is the dream we were sold in the early 2010s, and…
Review: 'Bernadette, The Musical' is a sincere story of faith at the Athenaeum Center
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... You don't see a show in Lakeview like “Bernadette, The Musical” every day. In fact, I've never seen a show quite like “Bernadette” in Lakeview, or most anywhere else on…
Synth Modular Controller Treats Music Making Like Building with Blocks
Modular synthesis has a split personality. There are racks of patch cables that promise infinite sound design but also scare off newcomers who don't know what an oscillator actually does. Then there are small, playful instruments and construction…
This musical RPG is doing important work by letting you beat up music snobs, but I really stuck around for the painful (brilliant) puns
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National Breakup Day: Music Shirts Inspired By Pop Queens
TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. Valentine's Day is so last week. It's officially National Breakup Day and whether you're spiraling in the midst of a split or are or about to dump your soon-to-be-ex…
San Diego County wineries get green light for live music
San Diego County wineries can now host live music after the Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance change allowing performances at vineyards, including those in Ramona. The decision is welcomed by local winery owners who say the added…
Upcoming in the Loveland area: Film, art, music, dance and fundraising events
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Filmmaker Samantha Shada will celebrate her 40th birthday with a one-night-only screening of short films & music videos that she has produced and directed. Her Film Showcase and Fundraiser will take place…
Black College Professor Accuses White Teenagers of Hate Crime Over Rap Music
A Black Virginia Tech professor accused white teenagers of committing a hate crime because they played rap music and dumped snow outside his home. Dr. Onwubiko Agozino reported eight white minors to police on Feb. 10, claiming they threw ice blocks…
Google Gemini users can generate AI music through app
Google announced this week that users could generate AI music through their Gemini app, with the new feature powered by the company's most advanced music generation model, Lyria 3. Lyria 3 will help users generate 30-second-long clips in a variety…
Elton John's Billy Elliot musical confirms 2026 tour with tickets out soon
Billy Elliot is coming to new UK stages. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more How to buy Billy Elliot tickets Billy Elliot is set to return to stages across the nation this…
How to switch your music from Spotify to Qobuz with minimal fuss and without losing your playlists
Music fans continue to ditch Spotify ; its price increases, poor payments to artists, controversial moves by higher-ups and irritating AI features are all pushing subscribers to alternative streaming services, and by far one of the most highly…
An interactive artwork - it's free, but do RSVP - dances into The Music Center
'The Music Center Presents ID Pt. III' The interactive art installation, created by Armon Naeini, will be on view at the Digital Arts Space at The Music Center Feb. 20 through April 19, 2026 Wednesday-Friday, 5 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2…
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