Thursday, 26 June 2008
Precious Wilson
Artist: Precious Wilson
Genre(s):
Reggae
Discography:
Eruption Gold
Year: 1981
Tracks: 20
Though innate in Jamaica, singer Precious Wilson fagged her childhood in England, later moving to Connecticut. She panax quinquefolius evangel extensively as a teenager ahead reversive to England. Wilson linked the Silent Eruption, which later became Eruption, and recorded singles produced by Frank Farian. Farian produced Wilson's Epic debut LP in 1981, On The Race Track, and the singles "If I Loved You Less" and "I Need You" in 1985. Her individual "I'll Be Your Friend" reached the R&B Top 40 in America and did level better internationally.
Maria hopefuls on CBC-TV reality show whittled down to 10
TORONTO - The CBC-TV reality show "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?" has whittled its list of potential Maria von Trapps down to 10.
The program aims to find a performer to star as the beloved nun-turned-governess in a production of "The Sound of Music" to be staged in Toronto this fall.
Of the Maria finalists, six hail from Ontario: Alison Jutzi, 29, originally from Guelph and now living in Toronto; Katie Kerr, 19, of Windsor; Donna Lajeunesse, 22, from Bowmanville; Allie Hughes, 22, from Toronto; Marisa McIntyre, 25, originally from Waterloo, now living Toronto; and Janna Polzin, 24, originally from Woodstock, now living in Toronto.
Two Marias live in Vancouver: Jayme Armstrong, 24, and Elicia MacKenzie, 23. Two are from Nova Scotia: Tamara Fifield, 21, of Truro and Kyla Tingley, 24, of Dartmouth. Tingley received an East Coast Music Awards nomination in 2005 for her musical group the Chronicles.
Starting June 22, the Top 10 perform live from the CBC building in Toronto, and viewers will be allowed to vote for their favourites. One Maria will be voted off on June 23.
The CBC show is based on a British series of the same name that Andrew Lloyd Webber co-created. Connie Fisher was the winner of that program, landing the coveted spot in a hit London revival of the musical classic.
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On the Net:
www.cbc.ca/maria
News from �The Canadian Press, 2008
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Bono defends Radiohead's 'In Rainbows'
Thom Yorke's band made In Rainbows available to download on a pay-what-you-want basis, something McGuinness felt U2 should not replicate.
In a letter to NME, Bono called Radiohead "courageous and imaginative in trying to figure out some new relationship with their audience".
He added: "Such imagination and courage are in short supply right now. [Radiohead] are a sacred talent and we feel blessed to be around at the same time."
U2's new album is expected to be released in October.
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Wednesday, 25 June 2008
BahramJi and Maneesh De Moor
Artist: BahramJi and Maneesh De Moor
Genre(s):
Ethnic
Discography:
Call Of The Mystic
Year: 2005
Tracks: 7
 
Nicolas Sarkozy - Bruni Sparks Outcry With Colombian Officials Over Cocaine Lyrical Link
French President NICOLAS SARKOZY's model and singer wife CARLA BRUNI has caused an outcry with leading Colombian officials, after seemingly mentioning the country's reported cocaine connection in a track from her latest LP.
In a song from her forthcoming album Comme si de rien n'�tait (As If Nothing Had Happened), set to be released in July (08), the French first lady reportedly sings, "You are my drug/ More deadly than Afghan heroin/More dangerous than Colombian white."
Now the lyric has been lambasted by the South American country's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fernando Araujo, who insists the illegal drug link is "painful" for Colombia.
He says, "From the mouth of the wife of the French president, this statement is very painful for Colombia. Such things come out when we mix politics with theatre."
However, Araujo is not seeking an apology from Bruni, who counts Sir Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton among her ex-lovers, but is hoping the lyrics will unite the world against drugs.
He adds, "And instead of making an apology for consumption, we hope that the entire world will join us in the war against drugs."
Bruni married the French President in January (08) after a whirlwind romance, just months after he had divorced his ex-wife Cecilia.
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Amy Winehouse Staying In Hospital For Further Tests
Chris Goodman said Winehouse underwent additional scans and tests and a decision on her upcoming performances, scheduled for later this month, “will be made entirely on the advice of her doctors and in her best interests.”
The 24-year-old was signing autographs for fans outside of her north London home and fainted, with her assistant catching her from hitting the ground.
Photo courtesy of Universal Music.
The Enemy revive Oasis' Britpop spirit at Isle Of Wight
Clarke added that it was a "privilege" to be on the line-up with the likes of the Sex Pistols and Ian Brown who follow them later at the Isle Of Wight tonight.
The band then performed 'Happy Birthday Jane' though dedicated to their friend 'Liz', who was celebrating her birthday today.
They then wrapped up their set with 'You're Not Alone' with Clarke telling the crowd: "I'll see you down the front for the 'Pistols!"
The Enemy played:
'Away From Here'
'40 Days And 40 Nights'
'Pressure'
'Technodanceaphobic'
'Had Enough'
'Aggro'
'We'll Live And Die In These Towns'
'This Song Is About You'
'It's Not OK'
'Happy Birthday Jane'
'You're Not Alone'
Keep up with this weekend's (June 13-15) festival action as it happens on NME.COM. For news, pictures and blogs keep checking the NME.COM's Isle Of Wight Festival page and NME.COM's Download Festival page for live coverage from both sites.
Andean Fusion
Artist: Andean Fusion
Genre(s):
Folk
Discography:
Dreams
Year: 1995
Tracks: 12
 
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Canadian Idol Top 24: Marie-Pierre Bellerose
Marie-Pierre Bellerose, 25
Quebec City, Que.
Being on a show like Canadian Idol is a big and exciting step for Marie-Pierre Bellerose.
Like everyone else in the competition with her, music is her passion and being on stage singing in front of a band and audience is what Bellerose is looking forward to most.
�I just really want to perform and interact with the band, I can�t wait to do that,� says Bellerose.
�There�s just so much to do and so many interesting people to work with, like the vocal coach. This is what I want to do, so I�m happy to be here.�
Bellerose demonstrated her singing style to the Idol judges by singing songs like Black Velvet by Alannah Myles. She says she can sing a variety of styles, so that won�t restrict her in terms of what she�s capable of doing.
�I�m in love with Fiest� I like Gwen Steffani � I like a mixture of everything. I love Brit pop, too, just music overall,� she says.
But most of all she loves singing, and wants to enjoy every minute she has in this singing competition � including reaping all the benefits of being in Canadian Idol, including the exposure each competitor receives.
�I just want to get out there, and I think we all can make something here, we�re all an incredible bunch of people. They�re all so good,� says Bellrose. �But I�m just going to give it my best.�
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