MUSIC
World AIDS concert had the best singers
By GalaTView Staff
U2’s Bono and Carrie Underwood the country superstar had a performance together in the World AIDS Day (RED) event in Times Square. Kanye West will also be performing so according to some sources this event will be awesome for many of their fans due more important singers such as Bruce Springsteen and Coldplay’s Chris Martin, donated their time for a good cause.
Tony Award-Winning Actress, Singer and Star of Frozen, If/Then, Wicked and Glee, Idina Menzel, Announces 2015 Global Concert Tour
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Hot on the heels of a remarkable year that included performing the smash hit “Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen at the 86th annual Academy Awards, a triumphant return to Broadway in the musical If/Then, a Best Actress Tony Award nomination and the release of this season’s must-have Christmas album Holiday Wishes, superstar Idina Menzel announced that she will head out on a global tour in 2015. The North American leg of the tour, promoted by Live Nation, will begin July 7 in Richmond, Va. at the Altria Theater, making stops in cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Austin, Boston and Chicago before wrapping in Los Angeles on Oct. 3 at the Hollywood Bowl. International dates for the tour will be announced soon.
Prince Royce will be in social media conversations
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The 2014 Latin GRAMMY® Awards festivities with the creation of an original 48-hour music soundtrack with contribution by Latin singer-songwriter Prince Royce. Verizon Wireless will monitor and engage with social media conversations during the Latin GRAMMYs and use responses to selected fan tweets in real time as lyrics for the soundtrack.
“I’m all about connecting with my fans so this cool new way to do so, I was all for it. I’m hoping they will enjoy it!”said Prince Royce. In addition to Prince Royce, seven professional singers will contribute to the soundtrack.
Music fans everywhere are encouraged to use hashtags #LatinGRAMMY or #DroidTurbo for an opportunity to be included in the music soundtrack.
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was arrested in New Zealand
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Phil Rudd, the drummer for AC/DC, hil Rudd, the drummer for legendary Australian rock band AC/DC, has been charged in New Zealand with attempting to arrange the murders of two people.The 60-year-old appeared in court this week.
Wayne Static will be missed by a legion of fans
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Wayne Static, founder and frontman of the Los Angeles-based metal band Static-X, has died at age 48. Wayne Static was the enigmatic former frontman and namesake of Static-X, who later forged a successful solo career. According to some rumors the cause of his death was drug overdose.
“Talisman” is music to your heart
By Jenny Alvarez
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An excellent Latin percussion legend Sammy Figueroa and Brazilian songwriter Glaucia Nasser together, come with a great Latin percussive power and melodic Brazilian grace sounded like the pairing was preordained. Keeping the percussion and voice in perfect balance thanks to the production work of world music maven Rachel Faro, Talisman showcases the beautiful, mature results of a lucky run-in back stage, with help from a masterful Latin/Brazilian band. As a listener the combination of these talented artists make the perfect balance of great musicianship and soaring vocals.
Percussionist Sammy Figueroa is considered one of the world’s great musicians. In a career spanning over thirty years he has played with Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, the Brecker Brothers, Mariah Carey, David Bowie, John McLaughlin, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, Chaka Khan, Blues Traveler, Ashford and Simpson, Natalie Merchant and countless others. Definitely, is a delicate piece of vocal sampling combined with Jazz.
Country Singer Neal McCoy will be part of a Tribute to Charley Pride
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The favorite country music artist Neal McCoy announces the upcoming CD release of Pride: A Tribute to Charley Pride: Deluxe Edition. The album contains McCoy’s versions of 13 songs made famous by the legendary Pride. The legendary Charley Pride is one of the country music’s most successful singers, having achieved 29 No. 1 hits and three GRAMMY Awards.
Amy Winehouse is immortal in London
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The parents of Amy Winehouse unveiling of a statue in memory of her at Stables Market in Camden. Definitely, the bronze sculpture looks like her. If she will be still alive she would be 30 years old. For some people who met her said that she was a very shy and quiet person who seemed amazed by all the fuss surrounding her.
Maroon 5 Announce Details For Their Upcoming World Tour Kicking Off In February 2015
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Multi platinum-selling and Grammy Award®-winning rock band, Maroon 5, revealed details for THE MAROON 5 WORLD TOUR 2015 in support of the band’s fifth studio album, V. THE MAROON 5 WORLD TOUR 2015 will start on Feb. 16, 2015 and will take the band to 27 cities throughout North America including New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. Maroon 5 will then bring their highly anticipated tour to Europe for dates in the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Magic will join the tour as special guests. Rozzi Crane will open the tour in the US while Nick Gardner will serve as the opener in Europe.
Their new album, V, featuring the Billboard Top 10 smash hit, “Maps,” and their brand new single, “Animals,” is out today on 222 Records/Interscope Records. “Maps,” quickly reinforced the group’s status as a powerhouse in popular music, setting a record for the highest debut by a group on Top 40 radio charts in 18 years.
Alejandra Guzman took her fans through a journey of rock
By Jenny Alvarez
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Alejandra Guzman was at Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA. It was a great concert full of energy and started right on time after Rio Roma (special musical duo guest).Some personal videos were part of the introduction and she sang all the songs people love right away which kept the crowed going. In the middle of the concert, the talented Singer came out playing the drums in some songs but La “Plaga” was one of her best performance. “Mírala, Míralo”,”Un Grito En La Noche”,“Mala Hierba”, ’Lipstick”, “Eternamente Bella”,”Reina de Corazones”, and “Hacer El Amor” made the closing of the night.
She made an unforgettable concert due most people liked she performed nonstop and mixed old and new music with some guest artists who were at the stage singing great hits like “Volverte Amar” with Gerardo Ortiz and “Día de Suerte” with Río Roma. Definitely, was a night full of surprises and the Mexican singer performed a top of the line event for LA people.
