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Chief Keef’s Iconic ‘Faneto’ Is Finally Platinum

Chief Keef has gone platinum with a decade-old hit that became a staple of Hip Hop following its release, and was even referenced in a 2018 song by JAY-Z and Beyoncé.On Friday (March 29), the Chicago icon secured yet another career-defining accolade as his 2014 blockbuster “Faneto” was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), meaning the joint has now surpassed 1 million sales units.This is the […]

todayMarch 30, 2024 2

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Classical music preserves nuances and also gives space for improvisations, says Madras HC Chief Justice

Classical music not only preserves the nuances of the art form but also allows adequate space for artists for improvisations and creativity in their renditions, said the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, S.V. Gangapurwala, on Friday.Inaugurating the 97th annual conference and concerts of the Music Academy, he presented the M.S. Subbulakshmi Award instituted by The Hindu to vocalist Bombay Jayashri, the Sangita Kalanidhi-designate of this year.Noting that Chennai […]

todayDecember 16, 2023 2

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Sony Music India Chief on How Soundtracks Enhance Films

The first image that the word ‘Bollywood’ conjures up is one of song and dance. And Netflix’s “The Archies” promises to be a prime example of that. “The Archies” is a 1960s-set feature film adaptation of the Archie comics, which are hugely popular on the Indian subcontinent. The musical drama is directed by Zoya Akhtar and produced by Akhtar and Reema Kagti (“Dahaad”) for Tiger Baby and Sharad Devarajan for Graphic India. It is […]

todayDecember 7, 2023 3

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ICC Chief Prosecutor: We must show that the law protects all

International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan on Sunday issued a statement on the conclusion of his first visit to Israel and the West Bank over the weekend, attempting to project his authority as encompassing both alleged illegal actions by Israel and the Palestinians.Khan, who arrived Thursday on an unofficial and unannounced visit, said, "I have just concluded my first visit to Israel and the State of Palestine. During […]

todayDecember 3, 2023 2

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Grammy Museum Chief Accepts Music Education, Advocacy Leadership Award

Grammy Museum President and CEO Michael Sticka highlighted the museum’s work to reach more students post-COVID through the museum’s education program while accepting the Music Education and Advocacy Leadership Award presented by City National Bank at Variety’s seventh annual Hitmakers event. “Being the President and CEO of the Grammy Museum has been the highlight of my career. Part of this is because it’s allowed me to meet some of my […]

todayDecember 2, 2023 3

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UN chief: Gaza has become ‘graveyard for kids’; Israeli envoy urges his resignation

UNITED NATIONS — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict on Monday, as he alleged that the bombarded Gaza Strip was becoming a “graveyard for children.” “The unfolding catastrophe makes the need for a humanitarian ceasefire more urgent with every passing hour,” he told reporters at the UN headquarters. Israel’s envoy to the UN charged that Guterres must resign for not calling instead on Hamas […]

todayNovember 6, 2023 7

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Chief priest summons Kenis Music to shrine in Imo

The Chief priest of Arunta Mbutu community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Ugochukwu Eze, the Eze Alaubi of Alaubi shrine, has summoned Kenis Music label over fued with Afrobeat music star, Kellyhansome. The Chief Priest told journalists in Owerri on Friday that he received a message from his deity to summon before his shrine, Kenis music label over their role in Kellyhansome’s music carrier. While he […]

todayOctober 14, 2023 6

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Oana Ruxandra, Chief Digital Officer at Warner Music Group, to exit company

Oana Ruxandra, Chief Digital Officer & EVP of Business Development at Warner Music Group, is leaving the company.The news was confirmed in an internal note from Ruxandra sent to her colleagues earlier today (October 4).Her last day in the WMG offices will be next Friday (October 13).In her memo to colleagues today, Ruxandra said that she and Robert Kyncl, CEO of WMG, had been “discussing my role for a while […]

todayOctober 5, 2023 1

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Robbie Robertson was the chief craftsman behind The Band’s music

Open this photo in gallery:Music legend Robbie Robertson plays at the Windsor Arms in Toronto in 2011.Moe Doiron/The Globe and MailTwo things about Robbie Robertson: One, he was not self-effacing about his musical legacy; two, he had nothing at all to be modest about.He played electric guitar – a Telecaster or a Stratocaster, usually – as if it were a thug’s jackknife, and wrote lyrics with a novelist’s sense of […]

todayAugust 11, 2023 9

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