Still Cajun after all these years: New Orleans Jazz Fest honors local roots as it turns 40NEW ORLEANS — Only about 350 people attended the first New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 1970, and that number included gospel singer Mahalia Jackson and the other 100 or so local musicians who performed. China’s 10-year campaign to crush Falun Gong drives movement undergroundBEIJING — Now entering its second decade, China’s relentless drive to obliterate the Falun Gong spiritual sect has left a human toll ranging from the deaths of followers in custody to the self-exile of others and the beatings of their lawyers. Natalie Grant, nominated for 6 Dove awards, says she’s proudest of her songwriting nodNASHVILLE, Tenn. — If Natalie Grant snags the best female vocalist trophy at Thursday’s Dove Awards, it will mark her third win in a row in the category. But the award she’s most excited about has nothing to do with her vocal performance: She’s proudest of being nominated for writing her hit “I Will Not be Moved.” Santana to receive lifetime achievement award at Billboard Latin Music AwardsCORAL GABLES, Fla. — Carlos Santana will receive a lifetime achievement award at the 2009 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 26-May 2Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 26-May 2: Obituaries in the news
Obituaries in the news Al Alberts PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Veteran TV talent-show host Al Alberts, one in a long line of South Philadelphia crooners, died Friday in Florida, a son said. He was 87. Miss California to appear at gospel music awards 1 week after gay marriage comments at pageantNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Miss California Carrie Prejean (pray-ZHAWN’) is keeping with the Christian theme by scheduling an appearance at the upcoming Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards. British singer Billy Bragg says longer music royalties will mainly benefit record labelsSTRASBOURG, France — British singer Billy Bragg blasted Wednesday a proposed European Union law to nearly double music copyright to 95 years, saying it would give a huge windfall to major recording labels. Billy Joel piano auction to benefit NYC music studentsNEW YORK — A baby grand autographed by the Piano Man is being sold to raise money for music students in New York City. House oversight committee reopens probe of data disclosures on Internet file-sharing servicesWASHINGTON — A House committee is reopening its investigation of Internet services that let computer users distribute music and movies online amid reports the same software was exploited to gain unauthorized access to government and private data. Fire damages country music legend Jimmy Dean’s Va. home; 3 firefighters injured, singer unhurtVARINA, Va. — Country music legend Jimmy Dean and his wife escaped a fire that heavily damaged their house in Virginia, authorities said Tuesday. ‘American Idol’ documentary about Christian contestants to air on Gospel Music ChannelLOS ANGELES — The Gospel Music Channel will shine the spotlight on “American Idol.” Flight 3407 fundraiser planned after Mangione’s NY gig; 2 band members among victims of crashBUFFALO, N.Y. — Jazz musician Chuck Mangione’s (man-jee-OH’-nees) performance in Buffalo, N.Y., next month will be followed by a fundraiser for the victims of Flight 3407, including two members of his band. Beyonce on her ‘dramatic’ tour, Solange’s twittering and why she wasn’t fazed by Etta JamesNEW YORK — Beyonce says one of the toughest parts of summer tour has been condensing more than a decade’s hits into a two-hour show. Judging from a recent photo shoot, figuring out how to perform them in Thierry Mugler’s elaborate, over-the-top costumes is just as difficult. Indie music fest Coachella concludes with sets by M.I.A., McCartney, Yeah Yeah YeahsINDIO, Calif. — Crowds appeared as big as ever at the seemingly recession-proof Coachella music festival, where Paul McCartney delivered an epic set of Beatles classics, M.I.A. ended her maternity leave and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs played Sunday alongside a giant inflated eyeball. Rapper M.I.A. uncomfortable headlining Coachella music fest’s main stage, wants back in tentINDIO, Calif. — M.I.A. gave the main stage at Coachella her best shot. It just didn’t work out. Portuguese group popularizes Angolan kuduru dance music at Coachella festivalINDIO, Calif. — Take note musicians: When playing the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, don’t play your album, play to your audience. Playful and passionate former Beatle Paul McCartney leads off SoCal Coachella music festivalINDIO, Calif. — Energized by the desert air and memory of his late wife, a playful and passionate Paul McCartney riffed on “Foxy Lady,” led an after-midnight “Hey Jude” singalong and dedicated songs to his former bandmates at the Coachella music festival that kicked off Friday. |
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