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Welcome to Freak Friday. Each week we highlight a new cover song that we're crazy about. Have suggestions? Send them our way! This week, we give you... Pat Benatar's "Love is a Battlefield" covered by Thao & Mirah -
The Short Column: Classical Music Benefits Kids, A(nother) Study Says
So, here we go again--another year, another survey saying that classical music is good for kids. This one comes from the Institute of Education at the University of London. Children aged between seven and 10 were exposed to classical music at school assembly and a series.. -
Leon Botstein's American Symphony Orchestra Reveals “Creative Explosion” in English Music After World War I
The American Symphony Orchestra’s program “This England” will showcase the work of four unjustly neglected English composers: Arthur Bliss, Frank Bridge, Robert Simpson and William Walton at Carnegie Hall on Friday, January 31 at 8:00 p.m. -
Quickies: 2Pac's 'Holler if Ya Hear Me' on Broadway, Anna Netrebko's Flu, Blue Note Yourself App, Bolshoi to Lincoln Center, Dickie Landry Story
The $8 million production, sanctioned by Shakur's mother Afeni, opens on June 19 at the Palace Theater. -
Conductors in Conversation, No. 1: Manfred Honeck
The first in a new series of conductor interviews finds James Inverne talking Strauss, sonic character and method acting with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's music director. -
'Leave the World Behind,' starring Swedish House Mafia, to premiere at SXSW
Although the electronic trio Swedish House Mafia broke up last year, a documentary about their work will premiere at this year's Austin's South By Southwest in March, according to Billboard. -
Bruno Mars, Lorde, One Direction and Kendrick Lamar ranked on Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Music list
Forbes magazine has released its list of 30 Under 30 musicians for this year (as well as lists of influential young people in a variety of categories). Topping this year's list was Bruno Mars thanks to his 18 Grammy nominations and his upcoming Super Bowl half-time show. -
Rick Ross' 'Mastermind' may see release date as Diddy works on final mix
Rick Ross' sixth studio album "Mastermind" seems like the record that will never actually come out. Initially due out a year ago, the record now has no release date more specific than "2014." However, Rozay fans need not worry: the Maybach Music boss is still working on the record. Now, he's in the studio working with none other than Sean "Diddy" Combs. -
Black Sabbath partners up with Converse for the second time with a band-inspired shoe
It might not be exactly what you'd expect on a pair of shoes traditionally designed for basketball, but it seems Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars have proven to be quite versatile. -
Christina Aguilera, Yum! help raise $37 million to combat world hunger
Christina Aguilera may be best known for her crazy curves, insane voice and tough judgment calls on The Voice, but the pop superstar also has quite the charitable side to her. In conjunction with Yum! Brand, the "Say Something" songstress helped raise over $37 million dollars to help fight world hunger last year. -
will.i.am is looking to bring 3D technology to music merchandise
will.i.am is reportedly looking to revolutionize the type of merchandise sold at concerts, beyond your typical tee shirts and posters. He is working with 3D Systems, a 3D printing specialist, to take typical merch to the next level. -
Brit Awards nominees react, reflect and talk 'rebellion': Jessie J, Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding, Rudimental, Ella Eyre
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