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Elizabeth Taylor dies at 79
23 March 2011 - 1:00pmOne of the greatest legends to have come out of the 20th century has died today. There have been tons of books written about her. Check out these outstanding titles:
Music Practice Rooms
19 October 2010 - 3:31pmA popular resource at the Central Library Arts & History Department is the Music practice rooms. Each room has a Roland digital keyboard providing players with a range of tone settings that includes: grand piano, harpsichord, string, organ and vibraphone.
Instrumental soloists,
The Star Machine by Jeanine Basinger
15 October 2010 - 1:56pmThe Protest Singer: An Intimate Portrait of Pete Seeger
29 September 2009 - 3:52pmIt may be hard to believe, but folk singer Pete Seeger turned 90 earlier this year (May 3rd, to be precise).
Wortley Village Jazz and Blues Festival
11 August 2009 - 8:02amBlues and jazz lovers have a great opportunity to enjoy local musicians at a free outdoor festival in London from 2 - 8 pm on Saturday, August 15, 2009 in Wortley Village in Old South, London.
Home County Folk Festival: musicians' cds
15 July 2009 - 9:27amLast week I mentioned that Sunfest is one of my favourite summer festivals in London. One of my other favourites is the Home County Folk Festival happening this weekend, July 17, 18 and 19, 2009 in Victoria Park. Also, like Sunfest, we carry the cds of many of the musicians who will be performing for free, such as
Sunfest: Looking for cds?
11 July 2009 - 1:16pmOne of my favourite summer festivals in London is Sunfest, a free multi-day event in Victoria Park featuring musicians from around the world, great food and people watching opportunities galore! If you hear a group or artist you enjoy, make sure to check our catalogue.
Idolmania
14 April 2009 - 12:47pmSo who will it be? Adam or Allison, Danny or Li'l? No matter what the outcome, chances are you'll be seeing a CD by each of them in not too distant future.
Youtube Symphony Orchestra debut
9 April 2009 - 7:21pmFirst there was Edison's wax cylinders and the gramophone. Next came 78s, LPs, 45s, cassette tapes, CDs and digital file sharing all in the name of disseminating recorded music. Popular music has stood up rather well in the face of the technological changes in the recording industry. Old bands, new bands and retooled bands don't have any problem drawing audiences - especially youthful listeners.