Aussie Xavier Rudd Evokes Music of the Soul with His Didgeridoo

My sons and I consider ourselves musical leftists: radical and revolutionary. We are always on the lookout for way-out of the box musical genres, styles and sounds. Australian Xavier Rudd and his didgeridoo (also  spelled didjeridu) satisfies our collective musical souls. What? You've never heard of a didgeridoo? Don't feel inadequate. Neither did I until I heard Xavier Rudd play it. Read on...

Matisyahu: Hasidic Jewish Reggae Singer

Matisyahu Hasidic Jewish Reggae Rapper Blends Roots, Faith, Music
Matthew Paul Miller, better known in the music world by his Jewish name Matisyahu, left his traditional reconstructionist Jewish roots to embrace orthodox or Hasidic Judaism and now expresses his faith and world view in reggae/ light rap music.
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Mungo Jerry 'In the Summertime' 40th Anniversary

Remembering Mungo Jerry and 'In the Summertime' Jug Band Music
I don't know about you, but 'In the Summertime', by Mungo Jerry, with Ray Dorset on lead vocals, is summertime for me. 40 summers ago, Mungo Jerry was #1 on the UK charts and uber popular in the US, too. Lady Rose and Baby Jump were hits, too.
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'Iron and Wine' Sam Bean- Modern Troubadour

'Iron and Wine' Sam Beam Wandering Minstrel and Modern Troubadour
'Iron and Wine' is a the stage name of Sam Bean, native SoCal and current Texan. Sam Bean as 'Iron and Wine' is a modern troubadour with wandering minstrel tendencies. We experienced 'Iron and Wine' at Hope College, downtown Holland, Michigan.
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WLAV 'Blues on the Mall' Grand Rapids, Michigan 2010 Season

WLAV Budweiser 'Blues on the Mall' Kicks Off 2010 Summer Season in Grand Rapids, Michigan
WLAV radio station presents another season of 'Blues on the Mall' beginning June 9 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Enjoy free live blues every Wednesday evening of the summer in the downtown outdoor ampitheater of Rosa Parks circle.
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Miley Cyrus Ditches 'Hannah Montana' for Acting Career

Miley Cyrus Ditches Hannah Montana and Singing Career for Movie Acting Roles
Miley Cyrus, 17 year old singing sensation and tween idol better known to young fans as Hannah Montana has announced that she's leaving her singing career, ditching the Hannah Montana alter ego and going all out for an acting career.
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Lady Gaga: Musical Theater Tour de Force

Lady Gaga: Musical Theater Diva Appeals to a Wide Range of Listeners
Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, will celebrate her 24th birthday on March 28. What is it about this outre, talented music icon that succeeds for such an wide varitey of fans?
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The Psychology of Jazz Music

The Joy of Jazz Music
Jazz is the joie de vivre. Jazz is balanced. Jazz is mediating ego, the adult. Jazz music takes the anger, the negative energy and the superciliousness from other musical styles transforms them into vibrant joy.
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