http://www.mwrant.com Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:05:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Musical mash-ups, once fought by record labels, are going St. Louis Post-Dispatch,  United States - 11 hours ago The combined songs, known as musical mash-ups, have long been the province of teenage wannabe DJs, underground composers and computer geeks. Musical society strikes the right chord ... http://www.mwrant.com/2007/01/02/musical-mash-ups-once-fought/ Theatre Year in Preview: Playbill.com Looks Ahead to Broadway's Playbill.com, NY - 45 minutes ago An undoubted highlight, however, will be Curtains, the first John Kander and Freb Ebb musical to appear on Broadway since Ebb's death. http://www.mwrant.com/2007/01/02/theatre-year-in-preview/ NIGHTS AT THE OPERA New Yorker, United States - 23 hours ago generally attributed to Mozart, because he gave it such lovely music. When Mozart got to Fiordiligi and Ferrando, the theory goes, he couldn’t stand Da Ponte http://www.mwrant.com/2007/01/02/nights-at-the-opera/ A Musical Exploration of Time Voice of America - Dec 31, 2006 In nineteen fifty-four, the group Bill Haley and His Comets provided musical proof that any time on the clock is a good time to dance. Mind the musical gaps Times Online, UK - Dec 30, 2006 ... http://www.mwrant.com/2007/01/01/a-musical-exploration-of/ In a newsworthy year, these stories stand out Mercury-Register, CA - 20 hours ago There were a number of bad automobile crashes in 2006, but three stand out. John LaPado, an icon on the Chico music scene for decades, died Dec. 26. Ford's support of the ... http://www.mwrant.com/2007/01/01/in-a-newsworthy-year/ Variety shows, performers thrive in Florida Miami Herald, FL - 2 hours ago She studied music at the University of Florida before moving to New York and performing And they stand up at the end, which is great because for most of them Progress report San ... http://www.mwrant.com/2007/01/01/variety-shows-performers-thrive/ Greco - Kurdish Fusion Music - "Raaz e Negah" by Ardeshir Kamkar World Music Central, India - 22 hours ago and the fast-paced melodies conjure the unique styles of both Kurdish and Greek folk music. Tracks 2 and 5 are stand out, upbeat pieces, while 7 ... http://www.mwrant.com/2006/12/31/greco-kurdish-fusion/ Last post: The curtain closes on 'Daysleeper' Arizona Daily Star, AZ - 22 hours ago So here are a few stories before I go to bed that stand out and should This story came from former New Times music editor Chris O’Connor and the sleuthing Television ... http://www.mwrant.com/2006/12/31/last-post-the-curtain/ Coarse culture: Help us take a stand on shamelessness gone wild Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - 1 hour ago Gangsta rap music that promotes the degradation of women and celebrates murder and So count on seeing more of those now familiar "Take a Stand" coupons urging Progress ... http://www.mwrant.com/2006/12/31/coarse-culture-help-us/ When the Godfather came to Aberdeen The Sunday Times, UK - 5 hours ago none was easier to answer. And few musical experiences since have ever been as exhilarating, or as educative. The call came through New Year's specials offer musical acts galore Orlando Sentinel, FL - 20 hours ago ... http://www.mwrant.com/2006/12/31/when-the-godfather-came/