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A Brazilian documentary taught me the healing power of music
I grew up in Great Yarmouth listening to classical music, learning piano and violin, playing in an orchestra and singing the Beatles in choir. Music was something that was arranged and formal, a privilege handed to me. At 18 I moved to London to…
Liverpool star signed for £11.5m gets new life in music after retiring aged 37
Ryan Babel has embarked on several new ventures since hanging up his boots in 2024. The former Liverpool winger has channelled his creative energy into both the fashion and music worlds. Once a highly-rated graduate of Ajax's renowned academy…
AROUND TOWN: Cavanaugh's brings good food, good music, and lively atmosphere
If you find yourself in or around Mountain Top anytime soon, you have to stop at Cavanaugh's Grille. I hadn't been there in years, but in recently conversing with owner Jim Foley, I knew I had to visit again. Oscar, my Uncle Ned McGinley, and I…
The 1960s to '90s Bollywood film industry comes to life in this Bay Area musical
One actor can't sing the right notes without paan, a favorite drug. Another once took a spoonful of brandy every day so “the voice will gain weight.” A third remembers the bygone days when men played female roles, and a fourth gets…
I played 146 times for Liverpool - now I run fashion shows and produce music
Ryan Babel has undergone eye-catching career changes since retiring from football in 2024. The former Liverpool winger has found different outlets for his creativity in the fashion and music industries. A product of Ajax's famed academy, Babel…
Swan song: Retirement for Beth Cook filled with memories and more music - Salisbury Post
SALISBURY — Whether it was as a band or chorus member, teacher or director, Beth Cook has been involved in music most of her life, and on Aug. 31, she retired as the education director with the Salisbury Symphony, a role she held for eight…
YouTube Music Keeps Recommending Songs You Don't Want? Try This
You're jamming out to YouTube Music, whether a curated playlist or one of your own, and suddenly, an artist or track pops up that you're not fond of. Maybe it's a different genre or maybe the theme kills your mood, but whatever the case, it's a…
Commentary: The pushback against AI songs is music to my ears
NEW YORK: Good news for fans of music produced by actual musicians: Some important victories are being won in the war against AI slop and trickery. In November, I wrote a column imploring Spotify - the leading music streaming platform - to make it…
I tried a music hammock that vibrates to the beat of any song - and I wanted to take it home with me
If I could buy one thing from IFA 2026, it would be the 'Vibrating Music Hammock'. Unfortunately for me (and you), you can't buy it. The Vibrating Music Hammock is designed by Parker Hertzberger, a designer from the Netherlands, and is more of a…
FULL INTERVIEW: Ylona Garcia on sonic growth, celebrating 10 years in music
MANILA, Philippines – Ever since she first began releasing her own songs in 2016, Ylona Garcia has become a voice to watch out for in the global music scene. She had first made waves with the single “O Pag-ibig,” which she sang…
Is SNL New Tonight, September 5? What to Know About Episode's Host & Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live is only 9 days away from finding out if they —- the most-Emmy-nominated show ever — will add any Emmys to its trophy count this year. Watch Saturday Night Live Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and next day on…
Mayawati's musical chairs with party leadership leaves BSP cadre anxious
In his place, Mayawati brought Akash's younger brother, Ishaan, into a meeting of office-bearers in Lucknow on Thursday. The latest move has once again raised questions within the party about its leadership structure and the absence of a stable…
Popular music festival postponed due to 'unforeseen licensing issue
A popular Merseyside music festival has been postponed to next year due to an 'unforeseen licensing issue.' Maggie's Fest, ran by cancer charity Maggie's Wirral, will now take place in either June or July 2027 - organisers have told the ECHO.
Mandy Moore on Hilary Duff's Musical Comeback and Playing an 'Absolute Bitch' in Dan Fogelman's NFL Family Drama 'The Land': It's ''Friday Night Lights' and 'Succession' All Rolled Into One'
Mandy Moore knows how to travel with her kids. She hands them a tablet for some screen time. Not that the children have carte blanche on what they could watch. Instead, Moore uses ABCmouse, a childhood education app that she says keeps the kiddos…
5th Annual Surf Music Festival Hits GG Park Bandshell
Published on September 05, 2026 Source: Daderot / Wikimedia Commons The article lists four surf rock bands for the Golden Gate Park Bandshell show Saturday, running from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Music Concourse in San Francisco: The Seismics, Surf…
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