Arooj Aftab receives the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Music for her evocative songs and compositions that incorporate influences ranging from semi-classical Pakistani music and Urdu poetry to jazz harmonies and experimental music. Aftab’s blend of ancient traditions and contemporary style has earned the artist important recognition, including the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Global Performance … Read more
Kidoodle.TV, the Safe Streaming™ service owned by A Parent Media Co. Inc. (“APMC”), announces today the recent launchof the animated series Doggyland – Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes, co-created by rapper/entrepreneur Snoop Dogg with Claude Brooks, the Emmy-nominated producer and creator of the children’s franchise Hip Hop Harry, and singer/songwriter October London. Doggyland is one … Read more
UC Global, the regional partner of ULTRA Worldwide in the United Arab Emirates and the local organizer of ULTRA Abu Dhabi, has announced the first wave of headliners set to play its inaugural edition Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 March 2023. Ever since the announcement that ULTRA Worldwide would be headed to the Middle East … Read more
With a gritty, alt-pop sound that also incorporates hip-hop in equal measure, Toronto-based pop up-and-comer Eric Punzo brings his own brand of passionate, introspective songwriting to visual life in the video for his latest single “If I Told You That I Missed You,” you today. Released via BAMO Records (in partnership with Coalition Music), “If … Read more
Common Sense Society (CSS), a leading international educational network, announced its first music commission in partnership with the Palm Beach Freedom Institute (PBFI). Together, the organizations engaged dissident Chinese composer Bright Sheng to produce the “Freedom Overture”, which will premiere at the Palm Beach Symphony’s fiftieth anniversary season opening concert in November 2023. Bright Sheng … Read more
When Cry A Little Longer, a new single, drops on all streaming services on Dec. 19, 2022, the up-tempo production of wry folk/rock/Americana will be the 12th track released this year by prolific emerging artist, Ed Gumbrecht. “Cry” is a new tune with an old soul in the tradition of classic singer-songwriting. It uniquely suits … Read more
This month, the GRAMMY® Award-winning National Children’s Chorus (NCC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Luke McEndarfer and Associate Artistic Director Dr. Pamela Blackstone, commences Season 2022/23 entitled Resounding Voices. Inspired by powerful experiences over the past year, the NCC chose to curate a deeply meaningful season that celebrates the power and potential of the human voice. “In … Read more
Corey Stapleton & The Pretty Pirates continue their busy year, following up the critically acclaimed debut album ‘Seachange’ with another smashing country rock album, ‘Anchors Aweigh’. Recorded at OmniSound Studios in Nashville, TN, the Montana artist and current presidential candidate blends his country recordings with a nostalgic 80s rock sound, including a smashing cover of … Read more
Earlier this fall, Hurricane Ian roared through Florida as one of the worst disasters in the state’s history. In the Fort Myers area, more than 5,000 homes were destroyed with thousands more sustaining damage. With many grocery stores and restaurants closed, food has not been readily available for Southwest Florida residents. It can also be difficult … Read more
Singer/Songwriter Zovik has officially released a cover of Leonard Cohen’s legendary pop song “Hallelujah.” The track was released to all streaming platforms on Tuesday, Dec. 21. A music video for “Hallelujah” was also released to YouTube, gaining hundreds of views within its initial few hours after launch. Zovik’s cover of “Hallelujah” differs from Cohen’s legendary … Read more
