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It was a Lovely Cruise....
Like the rest of the world, I woke up Saturday morning to the devastating news that Jimmy Buffett had died. I was in shock - total disbelief. My best friend and Buffett loving sister-from-another-mother had texted to give me the sad news. Had he been ill? I wondered, mentally chastising myself for not keeping abreast of Buffett news.
By Cindy Calder2 years ago in Beat
Sinead O'Connor
A few years ago, an ex-boyfriend sent me the link to Sinead O’Connor’s song – Mandinka. He wanted me to know that it reminded him of me, how I was when he knew me. We were a couple in the late 1980s. I was a first year University Drama student. I was in the midst of grappling with who I was, my Catholic faith, and how to project myself onto the world.
By Rachel Robbins3 years ago in Beat
Remembering Tony
American jazz and traditional pop singer Tony Bennett came into this world as Anthony Dominick Benedetto. During his career, he was awarded 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. He earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, and has sold over 50 million records worldwide. He left this world on July 21, 2023, leaving his music behind for us to enjoy.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Omer B blends electronic elements with live instrumentation to create a truly unique sound.
Experience the transformative power of music with Healing Strings. This unique collaboration combines Clara Sophia's enchanting healing voice, Omer B's soulful guitar melodies, and the masterful fretless bass of the legendary Dr. Yossi Fine. Together they create a mesmerizing symphony that transcends genres and takes you on a musical journey like no other.
By mysoundMusic3 years ago in Beat
Taylor Swift is Doing Something Fabulous on The Eras Tour
I'm a diehard Swiftie. Everyone who knows me knows it and on Taylor Swift's auspicious "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" release weekend, I'm still basking in the glow of 70,000 color-changing wristbands waving in the air around me at her Ford Field Detroit Night 1 Eras Tour concert on June 9.
By Lori Melton3 years ago in Beat
Will Tay Tay's Eras Tour Boost Inflation Figures?
Not to Blame musical legends Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, and even the Collingwood Magpies (I digress from the musicians; yet this iconic Melbourne-based football team do beat to a nice drum) for causing pleasant (or perhaps unpleasant) waves in a cities economy while selling out at their concerts and events, despite "tough" times, and a cost of living crisis; together with a housing crisis, and high inflation. No hate at all. In saying this, there was a TikTok creator who joked about Taylor Swift "saving" a cities economy if such a city gladly welcomes her on tour with open arms. They (as in Ed, Harry, and that AFL team that wear black and white striped jerseys) all raised inflation in Australia in early 2023, according to Shane Wright from The Age. These musicians (and the AFL footy lads) are entrepreneurs, and they deserve to be adequately compensated for their travel time, rehearsal (in the case of a contact sport, training) time; and for the fruits of their hard work in being entertaining to us all in tough times or otherwise. Inspiration should also be taken on the positive impacts they have made to our love of music and cool beats. And to sport for a team of supposed inflation boosters, who apparently "peck" on you in a different way.
By Justine Crowley3 years ago in Beat
Voodoo Child. First Place in Melodic Milestone Playlist Challenge.
Right now it’s dark. All the instruments are still. The musicians are in bed or crashed out on the floor. I’m in the yard, under the sycamore. In the firelight it seems to flit and heave, waving its arms at the stars like it’s calling down guidance.
By Stuart Orr3 years ago in Beat
