music
Concert in tribute to Anne Feeney a big success
May 18, 2011Hundreds gathered in New York to honor activist and folk singer Anne Feeny during a night filled with music and appreciation for her life's work.
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Carlos Santana slams Georgia’s anti-immigrant law
May 17, 2011Immigrant rights activists say legendary guitarist Carlos Santana hit a home run during his speech at Major League Baseball's annual Civil Rights Game in Atlanta, Georgia, May 15.
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Common and hip hop are as American as apple pie
May 13, 2011Conservative media pundits and Republican extremists deliberately used Common's invitation by the White House to condemn the Obama administration.
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“Brothers of Bella”: vintage music with a red tinge
May 11, 2011Musically, "Brothers of Bella" is masterful, with rambunctious piano playing backed by accordion, bass, guitar, and drums. Yet the band doesn't stretch beyond the realm of classic music styles.
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Rage rocker Morello: “This is a union town” (with video)
May 6, 2011Tom Morello's solo act saw his return to political activism through music after a year of playing with apolitical rock band Audioslave.
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