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[WHO] Although the Region had seen a slow but continuous decline in newly-reported cases since mid-July, there were 11% more cases reported in the last 7 days compared to the prior week, reaching a total of over 1,200,000 cases. The current figures in the region represent 1% of confirmed COVID-19
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Source: allAfrica.com
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MUSICMAKERS: THIS IS OUR HISTORY | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The HistoryMakers In honor of African American Music Appreciation Month, opera tenor and professor George Shirley spoke about his career and his musical mentor, Roland Hayes. Shirley was the first African American tenor to perform a leading role at the Metropolitan Opera. Shirley was born on Apri
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The Most Overlooked Music Venue in America - Voice and Viewpoint
By David Wilfong, North Dallas Gazette Contributing Writer Music has a history. Choose your favorite artist, and chances are you can find the subtle hints of their sound in the artists that they listened to growing up. American music is also one of the primary cultural exports given to the
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Masike joins global artists for Long Night of Poets - NewsDay Zimbabwe
BY WINSTONE ANTONIO LOCAL Afro-fusion songbird and mbira player Hope Masike says she was thrilled to be chosen as part of a The post Masike joins global artists for Long Night of Poets appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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(BPRW) BEYOND THE QUALITY OF ITS ARTS PROGRAMS, HARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IS ADVANCING THE EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PROSPECTS OF ITS STUDENTS | Press releases
(BPRW) BEYOND THE QUALITY OF ITS ARTS PROGRAMS, HARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IS ADVANCING THE EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PROSPECTS OF ITS STUDENTS (Black PR Wire) For more than a…
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South Africa: Tribute for Music Icon Dr Steve Kekana
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has paid tribute to legendary musician, Dr Steve Kekana for his contribution to the creative sector.
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Acox, Jr., Clarence (1947- )
Clarence Acox, Jr. is an award-winning American jazz drummer and band director. Born in October 1947, he is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana.  Since his arrival in Seattle in 1971 he has become one of the most influential musical directors in the Pacific Northwest and one of the most successful
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Sundowns name Mngqithi and Mokwena as joint head coaches
Mamelodi Sundowns today announced the appointment of Manqoba Mngqithi and Rhulani Mokwena as joint coaches with the opinion of the former prevailing when there isn’t consensus.
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‘Arts for All!’ community concert series highlights local artists - The Bay State Banner
This fall, Celebrity Series of Boston is staging 11 free, livestreamed community concerts as part of their “Arts for All!” initiative. Every Thursday evening from Sept. 10 to Dec. 17, a different beloved local performer will take the stage to bring hope and tapping feet into Boston homes through
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Things you never knew about TV and radio personality Carol Ofori
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Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Near 40,000 Across Continent
[allAfrica] As of October 19, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,646,278. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,747, and recoveries 1,354,446.
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Price, Florence Beatrice Smith (1887-1953)
Florence Beatrice Smith, the first black woman composer to garner an international reputation, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1887, to James H. Smith, a dentist, and Florence Gulliver Smith, a former school teacher and private lesson piano teacher who also managed several local
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PRECIOUS Nights at the British Library Online | 1st July
Save the date, grab your drink of choice and join our panel of award-winning women of colour for an evening of conversation and motivation! Book yourticket The PRECIOUS Awards was founded in 2007 to celebrate and applaud the professional and entrepreneurial achievements of women of colour in the
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Memphis Music Initiative to host virtual fundraiser - TSDMemphis.com
With an eye toward the future of Memphis music, the Memphis Music Initiative (MMI) will host its first virtual music and arts showcase on Thursday (Dec. 10), drawing upon the support of a blues legend committed to the musical legacy of his grandfather. Dubbed “MMIxTape Live: Songs for the Future of
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Five tips to step back into your studies and stay safe on campus
With universities declared open again for on-campus learning, getting back into routine will take some getting used to. Here's how.
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16-Year-Old Music Prodigy Held A Socially Distanced Piano Recital At Home |
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Arroyo, Martina (1936- )
Born to a Puerto Rican father and African American mother, Martina Arroyo was a world-renowned operatic soprano from the 1960s through 1989, the year of her professional retirement. She and her contemporaries were the first generation of African American opera soloists to attain international
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Digital OPERAhouse with GROUNDBREAKING | Dallas Weekly
While the main events of the experience will be streamed live to Facebook and YouTube, an exclusive group of guests will interact with performances and party-goers on the newest social gathering
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LiaSimone Sings Her Song | Arts and Culture | The Michigan Chronicle
Recording artist LiaSimone has something to say. The dynamic Detroit singer/songwriter, and performer is an artist entering the music industry with a unique style, rich voice, and an unmatched vision that will be on display for all to see and here Thursday, May 27. LiaSimone independently released
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Home Affairs lifts visa requirements for several nationalities
The South African Department of Home Affairs announces the removal of visa requirements for several nationalities.
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PRECIOUS Nights at the British Library Online | 3rd June
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Blackjack responds to 6th - Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Veteran musician Blakjak has responded to up-and-coming dancehall star`s claims that he was given a raw deal at Onesimus homecoming concert. In a tweet, Che Klonda as the dreadlocked musician cum Television personality is fondly known says budding artists should always honour time when they are on
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Jon Batiste Is In A Class Of His Own
On the night of this year’s Academy Awards, Jon Batiste stood tall at the podium. Wearing a dark blue tuxedo with a pinned floral embellishment, the jazz singer warmly scanned […] The post Jon Batiste Is In A Class Of His Own appeared first on Essence.
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Academy of Musical Arts
The Academy of Musical Arts, founded by Anna Bobbit Gardner, has been providing music lessons in Boston for over 65 years. The Academy (originally called Pinaforte Studio) was started in the basement of her home on Claremont Park. When the school moved to its present site on Columbus Avenue, it
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Springboks pull out of 2020 Rugby Championship – The South African
SA Rugby says it has reluctantly decided to withdraw the Springboks from the 2020 Rugby Championship, citing player welfare among other concerns.
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Musician and CEO Chris Seltzer on The Rhythm of Success
By Sydney Melson The Birmingham Times Chris Seltzer, owner and CEO of the Freestyle Percussion Foundation, knows the importance of good teachers, music, and structure on the life of a child. “There were so many opportunities for me to sell drugs or join gangs, but because I had band directors and
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International cricket set to return next year, says Skerritt - Stabroek News
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Cricket West Indies president, Ricky Skerritt, says international cricket could return to the Caribbean as soon as the first quarter of next year but the challenge remains the creation of safe bio-secure “bubbles” at Caribbean
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There remains a significant risk of a second wave of Covid-19 cases and the Western Cape is not resting on its laurels.
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The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater Postpones All Currently Ticketed Summer 2020 Performance Dates to 2021
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Chucho Valdés: not sitting this one out - The Bay State Banner
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