Jan 17, 2012 saw country Grammy nominees gather for a red carpet run at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Nashville. The event brought together top country music stars and country fans. The event was colorful and was organized by the Nashville chapter of the recording Academy. This organization bestows Grammy awards to winners in such events. … Continue reading
The hip-hop star Ill Murk might just be the new kid on the block, after he made it in the final round in the BBC Radio 1 ongoing search for unsigned talents and giving them the much-needed exposure. His efforts were crowned when his own composition Woy Yoy was played on the Chris Moyles Show, … Continue reading
On many western tongues, the word ‘Isicathiya’ does not roll off well. A style of music developed in the mines of South Africa, it later helped to form the the vocal group known as Ladysmith Black Mambazo, an acappella group who celebrated their anniversary last year. Since the group was formed, they have produced dozens … Continue reading
Thursday, Jan. 19: Hip-Hop Music as an Art Form The Tacoma Public Library could not have found someone better to host workshop series than Quincy Henry. The workshop is targeted towards individuals interested in the art and business world of hip-hop. Behind the mic, Quincy is known as Q-Dot. This well-known event organizer and local … Continue reading
As time passes by, every given sector tends to experience quite a number of changes. The music industry is not left behind either. The changes in the music industry have left us wondering what the future hold for the music albums. Given that music is sold in huge numbers, if the common trend of … Continue reading
In a case that is bound to test the limits of matters intellectual property the software manufacturer, Microsoft, is suing UK giant retailer Comet over allegations that the entity sold counterfeit recovery discs to the public for a period of some 2 years. According to Microsoft, the bone of contention lies in the fact … Continue reading