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Velvet-voiced Anita Baker could try jazzing it up
Anita Baker has never really been a jazz singer. But she could be; she certainly has the chops. Over the years, the Ohio-born, Detroit-raised singer-songwriter has performed at jazz festivals around the world. On her six studio albums, all of which have...Tags: Whitney Houston, Music, Ohio, Paetec Jazz Festival, Janet Jackson
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Top 10 songs on their iPods right now: You be the judge
Sen. John McCain
ABBA, "Dancing Queen"
Roy Orbison, "Blue Bayou"
ABBA, "Take a Chance on Me"
Merle Haggard, "If We Make It Through December"
Dooley Wilson, "As Time Goes By"
Beach Boys, "Good Vibrations"
Louis Armstrong, "What a Wonderful World"...Tags: Schools, Gladys Knight, National Government, Neil Diamond, Lisa Madigan
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August 16: Feedback from newspaper readers
• Once again the Daily Press seems to forget that it – supposedly – covers Williamsburg. Your front page article Wednesday about foreclosures has a box that lists foreclosure rates in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News, and other...Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia), Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Patti LaBelle, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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Dave Koz, Boney James at Oyster Bay's LI jazz fest
steve.parks@newsday.comIt's a "new direction" for the Long Island Jazz Festival, says director Maryann Beaumont. "We've alternated between traditional and smooth jazz. But this time, except for Koz, back by popular request, the artists tinge toward R&B." Jazz? R&B? You...Tags: Music Industry, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Syesha Mercado, Long Island, Georgia
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Anita Baker, Jennifer Hudson, Joss Stone to salute Patti LaBelle at 'Evening of Stars'
It takes at least half a dozen soulful songbirds to pay tribute to Patti LaBelle. Anita Baker, Joss Stone, Jennifer Hudson, Dionne Warwick, Yolanda Adams and Fantasia are among the performers set to help honor LaBelle at the United Negro College Fund's...Tags: Dionne Warwick, Quincy Jones, Wayne Brady, Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder
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Calendar
Sun reporterAug. 3 BALTIMORE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL // Second day of festivities at the Poly/Western High School field, 140 W. Cold Spring Lane, which hosts a multicultural event with various activities, including performances by Nu World Art Ensemble, an African...Tags: Dance, Gladys Knight, Lyric Opera of Baltimore, Culture, Classical Music
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TOURS & MORE
TOURS EastWest International is offering a comprehensive tour, which includes four days in Moscow and six days in St. Petersburg. Participants will visit the Kremlin, the Tretyakov Art Gallery, the Catherine Palace, dine with a Russian family, attend a...Tags: Lionel Richie, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Hotels and Accommodations, New York, Personal Service
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Will Call
THE AVALON Stars, Oct. 1 (on sale Friday). CANYON CLUB The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Aug. 15 (now). CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK ARENA (ONTARIO) Carrie Underwood and Little Big Town, Nov. 9 (Monday). THE ECHO The Watson Twins and Tim Fite, July 29 (now)....Tags: Gladys Knight, John Brown, Iowa, 50 Cent, Nokia Theater
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Coming summer attractions in Las Vegas
THROUGH THE SUMMER Wet Republic (at MGM Grand) (702) 891-1111 Live DJs spin the vinyl as adults welcome summer at one of 10 pools. Chill with a "drunken Popsicle," a snow cone topped with Red Bull and vodka. THROUGH JULY From the Vault photo exhibit...Tags: Wrestling, Music, Popular Music, Panic at the Disco, George Michael
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Summer concert highlights
Sun reporterMay May 29: Clinic, Sonar May 29: Cold Taxi, Railaway, All to Cliche, Cheap as Free, Recher May 29: Filter, Ours, Opiate for the Masses, 9:30 Club May 29: Pete Best Band, RHT May 30: All Mighty Senators, 3 Fifths, 8x10 May 30: Bruce in the USA,...Tags: Peter Frampton, Valencia, Gladys Knight, Verizon Communications, Billy Bob Thornton
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Season's sizzling sounds
Sun pop music criticSummer is the best time to experience the transporting power of live music -- especially at outdoor festivals. With the sun above, good food, drinks and fun-loving friends around you, the summer concert experience becomes indelible. This year, there will...Tags: Music Industry, Jack Johnson, Pimlico, Iggy Pop, Jazz Music
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Whole lotta music going on
Sun reporterSummer days filled with cookouts or escapes to the seashore are on the horizon. But not all the fun has to take place in the backyard, in local parks or on the beach. The Baltimore metropolitan area is host to concerts featuring some of this year's...Tags: Gladys Knight, Georgia, Roberta Flack, Minority Groups, Gardens and Parks
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