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Symphonic, Gothic, Epic Rockers

Classified as Heavy Metal or Goth Metal, they Defy Classification

Rock music separates itself into broad categories to help fans find their way. One group forced the rock establishment to invent a new category: symphonic/gothic rock.

When listening to the rock group Nightwish, the most striking initial characteristic is the operatic quality of the lead, female vocals. Readers may react that women have been in the world of rock since its inception and that a few have been frontliners: Grace Slick of the Jefferson Airplane, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, and Pat Benatar come to mind.

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Iggy Pop Brings Punk Carnage to Carnegie Hall at Tibet Benefit

About 30 seconds into his opener “The Passenger” at New York’s Carnegie Hall Friday night, Iggy Pop declared, “Aw, fuck this shirt,” tore off his black V-neck sweater and tossed it stage right to a waiting Patti Smith, who caught it and giddily hopped up and down while swinging like she’d just caught a wedding bouquet.
It was a rare moment even for the Tibet House Benefit Concert, an annual event that raises money to preserve the country’s threatened culture. The benefit, now in its 20th year, has hosted unlikely

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Classical Music

Classical Music: A Rebirth in Barcelona

Few buildings are as exuberant as Barcelona’s 100-year-old Palau de la Música Catalana (palaumusica.org). The concert hall, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner (a contemporary of Antoni Gaudí) and inaugurated in 1908, explodes with vibrant color and ornamentation. After a restoration and the addition of a chamber music hall, the Petit Palau, the building is newly resplendent. The intimate auditorium glows beneath a stained-glass skylight and inverted gold-and-glass dome.

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Bob Marley

Bob Marley
Marley, His Music and it’s Relevance Today

Bob Marley’s songs, which embody his message of peace, unity and redemption are still relevant today.

During his short life Bob Marley became known as reggae music’s ambassador to the world. He was also the first music artist of the third world to reach an international audience. Bob Marley’s message of peace, unity and redemption reflected the struggles he experienced growing up in a politically divided and violent ridden Jamaica. Even though it is nearly 30 years since his death, the songs he had written, which transcend racial and cultural barriers are still relevant today.

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Barbados Jazz Festival

Barbados Jazz Festival 2009

For me, the New Year always brings with it anticipation of the Barbados Jazz Festival. I am not a jazz purist, I enjoy all genres of music, particularly R&B, Soul, World Beat and the numerous local acts from the Caribbean that hold sway at most Caribbean jazz festivals. Each year, Gilbert Rowe, founder and president of GMR Tours brings more than a few musical surprises both local and international.

The 16th edition of the Barbados Jazz Festival brought Harvey Mason, James Blunt, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Angie Stone, and Chrisette Michele as headliners, Hilario Duran and Glenn Lewis from Toronto, Canada and featured local artists Diana Jarrett, David Burnett, Dwane Husbands, Kite, Errol Ince, Raf Robertson & Birdsong Academy along with Nexcyx and BCC Jazz Project.

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Amy Grant Better Than A Hallelujah

Amy Grant Better Than A Hallelujah
Somewhere Down The Road To Be Released March 30, 2010

Amy Grant was one of the first Christan artist in the Contemporary movement of the 70’s & 80’s.For over 25 years, she has inspired millions. Don’t miss her newest CD.

Amy Grant was born in Augusta, Geogia on November 25, 1960. She’s best known for her music: pop, gospel and contemporary Christian. But she has also done some acting and written a few books.

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