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Earl's Court, London: 20 February 2008.What a night for fans of British music. Dozens of top artists filed past on the red carpet outside Earls Court on yet another freezing day. Quite a challenge for fans too. There were few good shooting positions and plenty of competition for them. Some of my regular fan-mates couldn't run fast enough to get a good spot when the gates opened. It was bedlam. One girl fell in front of me and it seemed unseemly to step over her and my prime place was gone. Fortunately security made sure unaccredited media were chucked out, leaving me with an OK spot on the barricade. Things have a habit of working themselves out. Lots of kids and their parents in the crowd that all added to the atmosphere -- it's half term btw. Plenty screaming from them, it seems they love all the stars and aren't self conscious about saying it loud. Listen to the sound if you need confirmation. Seemed odd to hear primary school kids discussing rehab, and not the song! Plenty of opportunity for the autograph folk, though many of the biggest names snuck in around the back to avoid the hubbub.Celebs and artists spotted...Matt WillisKyser ChiefsAdeleBeth DittoOne Night OnlyLeona LewisWill YoungNancy and Vic ReevesMikaMark RonsonRihannaShane WardThe HoossiersBen MillerAlan CarrLamarDavina McCallSean LennonK T TunstallArtic MonkeysCatherine JenkinsOzzy, Sharon OsbourneKate NashAlesha DixonKelly RowlandKimberley WalshSarah HardingJames BluntTess DalyVernon KayTake ThatAs usual, please let me know about errors, omissions and your comments. Thanks - E.Original footage in HDV.Copyright elizabethtoni 2008
The British Music Awards...
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Oud Ya Mali Al Sham By Abu Khalil al-QabbaniAlsiadi is an oud performer, music educator and conductor. He studied oud and Arabic music theory with Nadim Al Darwish, the son of Sheik Ali Al Darwish, for many years. He is a direct link to the musical legacy of the Sheik Ali Al Darwish family.He has performed the oud in concert in many countries around the world.Our project aims to gather the dispersed treasure of Middle Eastern music and make it available to musicians and music lovers everywhere. The project focuses on the collection and research of Aleppian songs and musical compositions, which bridges the diverse worlds of east and west.
Oud-Ya Mali Al Sham يا...
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Qadd Ya Bint Aynik Ayni by Alsiadi & A.P.Alsiadi is an oud performer, music educator and conductor. He studied oud and Arabic music theory with Nadim Al Darwish, the son of Sheik Ali Al Darwish, for many years. He is a direct link to the musical legacy of the Sheik Ali Al Darwish family.He has performed the oud in concert in many countries around the world.Our project aims to gather the dispersed treasure of Middle Eastern music and make it available to musicians and music lovers everywhere. The project focuses on the collection and research of Aleppian songs and musical compositions, which bridges the diverse worlds of east and west.
Oud-Qudud Halabiya Ya Bint...
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Fazlaqa Samaii Bayati Ibrahim El Aryan Alsiadi & A.P.Alsiadi is an oud performer, music educator and conductor. He studied oud and Arabic music theory with Nadim Al Darwish, the son of Sheik Ali Al Darwish, for many years. He is a direct link to the musical legacy of the Sheik Ali Al Darwish family.He has performed the oud in concert in many countries around the world.Our project aims to gather the dispersed treasure of Middle Eastern music and make it available to musicians and music lovers everywhere. The project focuses on the collection and research of Aleppian songs and musical compositions, which bridges the diverse worlds of east and west.
Oud&Riq فذلكة...
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09/18/2007 New York World Festival - Sounds of the Mediterranean - Central Park SummerStage http://www.summerstage.org/Orchestre de Tanger - The Orchestra of Tangier, is under the direction of Ahmed Zaitouni, the 76-year-old founder of the Conservatory of Tangier who is widely considered to be the last living legend of Moroccan Andalusian music. Zaitouni studied with many great masters of Andalusian music, including the revered Sheikh Moulay Ahmed Ouazzane. The orchestra, comprised of graduates of the Conservatory of Tangier, features virtuoso musicians on rebab (fiddle), oud (lute), violin, viola, tar (tambourine), darbouka (goblet drum) and vocals, along with guest artist Abderrahim Souiri, one of the most popular Andalusian vocalists in Morocco. Since its formation in 1981, the orchestra has performed at many prestigious music festivals and events in the Middle East and Europe and received international recognition for its recordings of traditional Andalusian music. Its performances feature excerpts from the classical nuba repertoire - vocal and instrumental suites which evolved over 1,000 years ago in Cordoba, Spain (which was ruled by the Moors) and are credited to the Baghdad musician Zyriab.
Orchestre de Tanger -...
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Mohmoud ElEsseily In MobiNil Music Awards 2007
Mohmoud ElEsseily In...
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Lagbaja is a Yoruba word that means somebody, nobody, anybody or everybody. It perfectly depicts the anonymity of the so called "common man". The mask and the name symbolize the faceless, the voiceless in the society, particularly in Africa. Once you see Lagbaja's mask you are reminded of your own facelessness. This symbolism is so powerful that Lagbaja's mask has popularized the use of the mask concept by other artistes both in Nigeria and beyond.Though the concept was developed long before that, his first album (entitled Lagbaja) was released to National acclaim in 1993. Over the years and more albums later, the music continues to fascinate with its unique focus on a core of African drums. His music is a product of various influences ranging from traditional Yoruba music to Jazz. Often the music is purely instrumental- an interplay between traditional Yoruba percussions, drums, chants, and western instruments, especially the saxophone. When there are lyrics, they are primarily sung in Yoruba, English or a blend of the two as is colloquially spoken in Yoruba cities. Many of his songs dwell on serious social issues, while others simply entertain. Some are dance inducing while others pass serious messages in humourous ways. One thing that links all the songs together is his use of traditional African drums. Traditional Yoruba drums are the most prominent. Four families of these drums are employed in creating different grooves and moods. The dundun/gangan family is the most prominent and at times up to five drummers combine all the various components to create the polyrhythms. The bata ensemble is led by two musicians who alternate between soft high toned driving rhythms with their omele bata, and thunderous loud talk with their mum drum- iya ilu. The general percussionist leads the sakara ensemble. The fourth family, used as the backbone of the groove is the ogido, a derivative of the ancient gbedu. The ensemble of drummers constitute the larger part of the band. Vocalists and western instrumentalists make up the rest. Lagbaja's groovy fusion has been refered to as afrojazz, afrobeat, higherlife and afropop until now that he himself has christened the music AFRICANO, alluding mostly to the central role of African drums and grooves in his music.In March 1997, Lagbaja established his club, Motherlan' in the heart of Ikeja in Lagos. Motherlan's design is influenced by the traditional African town or market square, where people gather under the moonlight for ceremonies and artistic events like dance, music, story telling, wrestling etc. True to this function, over the years, it has become a place for many comedians to polish their act in front of a demanding audience. With a serene gorge of beautiful trees and greens as background, the venue merges traditional Africa with the contemporary, creating the ambience of the countryside in the urban city. Lagbaja performs at Motherlan' every last Friday of the month to a full house of faithfuls. Lagbaja is fast emerging in the forefront of contemporary African music, rich in the traditions of the continent while cosmopolitan in attitude. He has started to take his music beyond the shores of Nigeria, performing in festivals and venues around the world.Lagbaja is out now on Blue Pie for the world. You can find out more on Lagbaja by visiting www.bluepie.com.au or by searching "lagbaja" at all leading digital retailers on the planet.
Lagbaja - The best African...
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Concord Music Group/Hear Music is proud to be releasing the upcoming James Hunter album, "The Hard Way".
James Hunter "The...
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"James Brown: The Man, The Music & The Message" is an inspiring and entertaining program about the remarkable life of "The Godfather of Soul." Hosted by television veteran Dick Cavett, this definitive biography features up-close and personal interviews with the legendary entertainer, as well as his great music, stirring concert performances and major events in his life. The program also features interviews and appearances by an impressive list of music celebrities, including Dick Clark, Michael Jackson, Little Richard, Bobby Brown, MC Hammer and more...
James Brown: The Man, The...
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I never knew i..I never knew i..Mic check one-twoI never knew i..Who woulda knew? I never knew i..Whoda known? I never knew i..Fuck what a storyI never knew i..Motherfucker comes outI never knew i..And sells a couple of million recordsI never knew i..And these motherfuckers hit the ceilingI never knew i..I dont do black music, I dont do white musicI make fight music, for high school kidsI put lives at risk when I drive like this I put wives at risk with a knife like this (ahhh!!)Shit, you probably think Im in your tape deck nowIm in the back seat of your truck, with duct tape stretched outDucked the fuck way down, waitin to straight jump outPut it over your mouth, and grab you by the face, what now? Oh - you want me to watch my mouth, how? Take my fuckin eyeballs out, and turn em around? Look - Ill burn your fuckin house down, circle aroundAnd hit the hydrant, so you cant put your burning furniture out(oh my god! oh my god!) Im sorry, there must be a mix-upYou want me to fix up lyrics while the president gets his dick sucked? {*ewwww*} fuck that, take drugs, rape slutsMake fun of gay clubs, men who wear make-upGet aware, wake up, get a sense of humorQuit tryin to censor music, this is for your kids amusement(the kids!) but dont blame me when lil eric jumps off of the terraceYou shoulda been watchin him - apparently you aint parentsChorusCause I never knew i, knew I would get this bigI never knew i, knew Id effect this kidI never knew id, get him to slit his wristI never knew id, get him to hit this bitchI never knew i, knew I would get this bigI never knew i, knew Id effect this kidI never knew id, get him to slit his wristI never knew id, get him to hit this bitchSo whos bringin the guns in this country? (hmm? )I couldnt sneak a plastic pellet gun through customs over in londonAnd last week, I seen a schwarzaneggar movieWhere hes shootin all sorts of these motherfuckers with a uziI sees three little kids, up in the front row,Screamin go, with their 17-year-old uncleIm like, guidance - aint they got the same moms and dadsWho got mad when I asked if they liked violence? And told me that my tape taught em to swearWhat about the make-up you allow your 12-year-old daughter to wear? (hmm? ) so tell me that your son doesnt know any cuss wordsWhen his bus drivers screamin at him, fuckin him up worse(go sit the fuck down, you little fuckin prick!)And fuck was the first word I ever learnedUp in the third grade, flippin the gym teacher the bird (look!)So read up, about how I used to get beat upPeed on, be on free lunch, and change school every 3 monthsMy lifes like kinda what my wifes like (what? )Fucked up after I beat her fuckin ass every night, ikeSo how much easier would life beIf 19 million motherfuckers grew to be just like me? ChorusI never knew i.. knew id..Have a new house or a new carA couple years ago I was more poorer than you areI dont got that bad of a mouth, do i? Fuck shit ass bitch cunt, shooby-de-doo-wop (what? )Skibbedy-be-bop, a-christopher reevesSonny bono, skis horses and hittin some trees (hey!)How many retardsll listen to meAnd run up in the school shootin when theyre pissed at aTeach-er, her, him, is it you is it them? Wasnt me, slim shady said to do it again!Damn! how much damage can you do with a pen? Man Im just as fucked up as you woulda beenIf you woulda been, in my shoes, who woulda thoughtSlim shady would be somethin that you woulda boughtThat woulda made you get a gun and shoot at a copI just said it - I aint know if youd do it or notChorusHow the fuck was I supposed to know?
Eminem - Who Knew
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Booty Luv New single 'Some Kinda Rush', is available to download right now!! Click here:http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=269561227&s=143444In shops from December 24th on Hed Kandi (download from December 17th)The princesses of the dancefloor turn up the heat once again..."Here's betting Girls Aloud will be crying when they realise that one slipped through their fingers" -- Gay Times"Some Kinda Rush is so completely amazing that it almost goes beyond the dictionary definition of 'amazing' and hurls itself into the realms of being somehow - we know this is hard to imagine, but stick with it - BETTER THAN AMAZING" - PopjusticeContinuing their stay in the UK chart's royal box, pop deities Booty Luv are ready to take you on their fourth fabulous  adventure with their sensational new single 'Some Kinda Rush'.The single is the latest track to be lifted from the ladies hit debut album 'Boogie 2Nite, and is the first the girls have written. It's the most anticipated release of the girl's career, with the UK's music press affirming the song as the example of unadulterated pop ecstasy proving that the ladies are more than just amazing vocalists and silencing the critics who thought they only did covers.The year of 2007 can only be described as extraordinary for Nadia Shepherd and Cherise Roberts,  AKA Booty Luv. Following up last year's number two hit 'Boogie 2Nite', which stayed in the Top 10 for eight weeks, the girls released their second single 'Shine', which followed its predecessor into the top ten. September's 'Don't Mess With My Man' became the ladies third hit single, taking over Radio One's A -list, topping the national club charts and receiving rave reviews from pop aficionados around the country. The album, 'Boogie 2Nite', appeared in record stores this September and immediately became Hed Kandi's most successful artist album of all time and has already gone Silver. Six months in the making, the record is an amalgam of house grooves, discotheque rapture and serious attitude. Nadia says: "Some Kinda Rush is a real favourite of ours. As soon as we wrote and recorded it we knew it had to be a single."Cherise adds: "It's a feel good track that really gets you moving. It's received an amazing audience reaction when we've played it live at our gigs".Winter 2007 will see the Booty Luv ladies hit the live circuit, playing a series of totally live gigs with a full band. Critics and public alike have so far been astounded by the ladies vocal abilities and true showmanship.'Some Kinda Rush' brings 2007 to a exhilarating close for the Booty Luv ladies. Expect 2008 to be just as joyous.
Booty Luv : Some Kinda...
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Gold Medal for ExcellenceAudience Choice for Best Music Documentary2006 PARK CITY FILM MUSIC FESTIVALGOTTA SERVE SOMEBODY:THE GOSPEL SONGS OF BOB DYLANhttp://www.gottaservesomebody.comhttp://dylangospel.blogspot.com/The best African-American covers of Dylan songs since Jimi Hendrix. --International Herald Tribune"This DVD overflows with interest, and, more importantly, with music." -Michael Gray, author of The Bob Dylan Encyclopedia and Song & Dance Man III: The Art of Bob Dylan.Interviews with Dylan musicians: Jim Keltner, Spooner Oldham, Regina McCrary, Fred Tackett, Terry Young, Mona Lisa Young, and producer Jerry WexlerParticipating artists: Bob Dylan, Shirley Caesar, Chicago Mass Choir, Dottie Peoples, Aaron Neville, Sounds of Blackness, Helen Baylor, The Fairfield Four, Great Day Chorale, Arlethia Lindsey, Mighty Clouds of Joy, and Rance Allen.Commentary by: Paul Williams and Alan LightThis musical documentary premieres 1980 footage of Bob Dylan performing "When He Returns," the first archival performance released from this important era.Amazon.com Editorial ReviewGotta Serve Somebody - The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan is all about redemption. That's apparent enough in the music, where the struggle between sin and salvation is inherent in the tunes that are interpreted here by a host of superb gospel artists. But in a larger sense, the very existence of this DVD (and the Grammy-nominated CD that preceded it in 2003) can be viewed as redemption for Dylan himself, who weathered another controversy and emerged, if not triumphant, then certainly vindicated. When he plugged in an electric guitar in 1965, he was labeled "Judas" by the folkie faithful; ironically, when he turned to Jesus some 15 years later, proclaiming himself born again and releasing Slow Train Coming and Saved, the outcry was even louder. But once again Dylan has the last laugh, as now, a quarter of a century after the fact, it's clear that the material on those recordings was his strongest not only since 1975's Blood on the Tracks but perhaps since his '60s heyday. The quality of the songs lies in what Jerry Wexler, co-producer of the two Dylan albums, describes as the "immaculate funk" of the music, and especially in the heartfelt simplicity (especially by Dylan standards) and emotional directness of the lyrics; clearly, that's what attracted great gospel singers like Shirley Caesar (singing "Gotta Serve Somebody," the most recognized song on the two Dylan albums), Dottie Peoples (a powerful version of the beautiful "I Believe in You"), the Mighty Clouds of Joy (a rockin', sanctified "Saved"), the Fairfield Four (the stirring, a cappella "Are You Ready"), and the angel-voiced Aaron Neville ("Saving Grace") to this project. We also get Dylan himself, performing "When He Returns" at a 1980 concert, along with an animated rendering of his original "Gotta Serve Somebody." Hallelujah, y'all. --Sam GrahamBob Dylan's Gospel songs, widely reviled when new, have steadily grown in stature and acceptance over the years.  Here in the hands of Gospel greats, likely the folks best suited to do them, they come up stronger than ever.  Strong recommendation.  Much better and more gripping than I expected. -Sing Out!Directed by Michael B BorofskyEdited by Christine MitsogiorgakisJeffrey Gaskill Executive ProducerFeatured Performances:Every Grain of Sand (Arlethia Lindsey)When He Returns (Bob Dylan)Solid Rock (Sounds of Blackness)Gotta Serve Somebody (Shirley Caesar)I Believe In You (Dottie Peoples)Saving Grace (Aaron Neville)What Can I Do For You? (Helen Baylor)Are You Ready (The Fairfield Four)In the Garden (Great Day Chorale)Saved (Mighty Clouds of Joy)Pressing On (Chicago Mass Choir)When He Returns (Rance Allen)Bonus Features include: Animated video to -Bob Dylan's original GRAMMY® -winning, "Gotta Serve Somebody."
Bob Dylan- Gotta Serve...
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