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Global Streaming Growth Led to Local Music Boom in Latin America

In their much-cited 2023 paper “Glocalisation of Music Streaming within and across Europe,” Will Page and Chris Dalla Riva note that the rise of global streaming platforms correlates with the strengthening of local music. This seemingly contradictory state is what the authors refer to as “glocalisation” — or “glocalization” in the American spelling. And in Latin music, that phenomenon has led to a spike in local genres like corridos, banda, […]

todayMarch 16, 2024 1

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Exploring the History of Blues in America Through Music

If you want to know where your favorite musician came from, the answer is probably the blues. One of the most distinct and influential forms of American music and culture, specifically Black music and culture, the blues is the foundation on which rock, R&B and even hip-hop was built. But Jessica Parr, professor of the practice in history at Northeastern University, says the genre’s roots dig deeper than the history […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023 6

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Fans enjoy night one of Voice of America Country Music Festival

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -Thursday was the start of the Voice of America Country Music Festival, where fans got to enjoy some of their favorite artists. Riley Green was a headliner Thursday, and fans tell Fox19 NOW how excited they were to see the singer perform. FOX19 NOW’s Courtney King has the story. Night 1 of the VOA Country Music FestArtists such as Dan+Shay, Alabama, Old Dominion, Chris Young, Gabby Barrett, and […]

todayAugust 11, 2023 11

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Lizzo-Starring Made in America Music Festival Cancelled Due to ‘Severe Circumstances’

A music festival that was to be headlined by mega pop star and Joe Biden surrogate Lizzo has been abruptly called off  just one month before it was set to take place. Organizers of the Made in America Festival announced Tuesday that the annual event, which was to take place in Philadelphia, has been cancelled due to what they described as “severe circumstances outside of production control.” The announcement made […]

todayAugust 9, 2023 4

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2023 Made In America Festival in Philly, PA Has Been Cancelled

Hoping to catch the annual Made In America music festival in Philly next month? The concert's reportedly been cancelled. Here's why.The festival, which takes place along the Ben Franklin Parkway near the Philadelphia Art Museum, was due to take place this year on September 2nd and 3rd. Unfortunately, it's not happening, FOX 29 reports.Made In America was due to be headlined by SZA and Lizzo.Getty Images; CanvaGetty Images; CanvaSupport acts […]

todayAugust 9, 2023 2

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Why Was The 2023 Made In America Music Festival Canceled?

The annual Made In America Festival, which was scheduled for Sept. 2 and 3 in Philadelphia with headliners Lizzo and SZA, has been canceled.On Aug. 8, a statement shared on the festival’s website and social media pages confimed that the event will take a year off and return in 2024.“Due to severe circumstances outside of production control, the 2023 Made In America festival will no longer be taking place,” the […]

todayAugust 8, 2023 1

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‘Made in America’ music festival, set to feature Lizzo and SZA, is canceled

CNN  —  Organizers of the annual Made in America Music Festival that takes place over Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia announced Tuesday that this year’s event is canceled. “Due to severe circumstances outside of production control, the 2023 Made in America festival will no longer be taking place,” organizers posted on the event website. “This decision has been difficult and has not be made lightly nor without immense deliberation.” This […]

todayAugust 8, 2023 2

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MADE IN AMERICA Music Festival Cancels Lizzo and SZA Headliner Amid Sexual Allegations Against ‘About Damn Time’ Singer

MADE IN AMERICA Music Festival has been cancelled this year amid the sexual allegations against Lizzo. The news was announced on the X page for the festival, and the note said "Due to severe circumstances outside of production control", they made this decision. The headliners for this year were Lizzo and SZA. Lizzo Case: American Rapper Releases Official Statement Addressing the Hostile Work Environment Allegation by Former Employees, Says ‘I Am […]

todayAugust 8, 2023 5

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A musical tribute on “LAWRENCE WELK: GOD BLESS AMERICA” – Saturday, August 12 at 7 pm

A musical tribute on “LAWRENCE WELK: GOD BLESS AMERICA” – Saturday, August 12 at 7 pm Posted on: Sunday, August 6, 2023 < < Back to “LAWRENCE WELK: GOD BLESS AMERICA” Saturday, August 12 at 7:00 pm LAWRENCE WELK: GOD BLESS AMERICA, one of the most dramatic patriotic music specials ever produced for public television, will be presented on Saturday, August 12 at 7:00 pm on WOUB. This two-and-a-half-hour PBS […]

todayAugust 6, 2023 4

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