music
Loss of a jazz warrior: Abbey Lincoln
August 16, 2010Vocalist, actress and activist Abbey Lincoln, who died Aug. 14 at age 80, captured the energy and drive of an era in recording and film as few others could.
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“American Idol” is about young talent, not celebrities
August 6, 2010Sooner or later every popular TV show eventually flops, and "American Idol" last season appeared to be heading down that path - but the show must go on, right?
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Wyclef Jean to announce run for Haiti president
August 5, 2010Haitian-born singer and producer Wyclef Jean is expected to announce his candidacy for president in the earthquake-hit Caribbean country on Thursday night, on Larry King's CNN show.
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Concierto Sin Fronteras – a night of cultural resistance
July 22, 2010LOS ANGELES - On a recent Saturday night in the heart of Boyle Heights, a unique event was held.
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Lollapalooza music festival sparks controversy
July 14, 2010CHICAGO - Some here call it the Wal-Mart of music festivals, others term it Monopolooza - either way, the three-day music fest expected to rock the city Aug. 6-8 comes with controversy.
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