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‘Mama Afrika’ : Singer Miriam Makeba Dies at 76
Miriam Makeba performed in a concert on Sunday night in southern Italy shortly before she died early Monday. Photo by Cesare Abbate / European Pressphoto Agency.Jacob Zuma: ‘Miriam Makeba used her voice, not merely to entertain, but to give a … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Apartheid, Deaths, Entertainers, Freedom Fighters, Musicians, People, Singers, South Africa
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Singin’ on Sunday – Joanna Newsom
A good Friend introduced me to this remarkable musician recently, and I felt compelled to share her here. Joanna Newsom’s style is unique in my experience, but her wit is appropriate for the Rag Blog. The tune is Inflammatory Writ, … Continue reading
Nixon Dirty Trickster on McCain Team : Worked to Deport John Lennon
McCain operative William Timmons played a central role in attempt by Nixon administration to deport John Lennon, shown with Yoko Ono.William E. Timmons, who worked with segregationist Strom Thurman in effort against John Lennon, heads McCain’s transition teamBy Jon Wiener … Continue reading
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Tagged Dirty Tricks, John Lennon, McCain, McCain Campaign, Musicians, Peace Activists, Richard Nixon
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Name That Tune : Theme Songs for John and Sarah
Jackson Browne has filed a lawsuit against John McCain after the Republican presidential candidate used a portion of Browne’s “Running On Empty” in a campaign commercial without permission.How about SOS by ABBA? Just trying to help…By Zoltan Abraham / The … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, McCain, McCain Campaign, Music, Musicians, Rock 'n Roll, Sarah Palin
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Musician John Gourley of Wasilla, AK : Why We Don’t Need Sarah Palin
John Gourley of Portugal. The Man. Photo by anthonydicap.Palin. Because we don’t need it.September 4, 2008 So, the MOST famous person from Wasilla, Alaska is GOP Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. But, RIGHT behind her are Wasilla natives John Baldwin … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaska, Environment, Music, Musicians, Sarah Palin, Wasilla
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Cyndi Lauper on Obama’s Brand of Hope : One Size Fits All
‘We as a society, LGBT or straight, can show that civil rights are important and discrimination is wrong across the board through our vote.’By Cyndi Lauper / August 24, 2008 As I toured all over the country this summer with … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil Rights, Diversity, Gay, Gay Rights, Musicians, Obama, Rock 'n Roll
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MUSIC : David Crosby Not Shy About Which Side He’s On
‘Barack has dignity and moral values, and I believe he loves his country.’By Ricardo Baca / August 22, 2008 It’s hard to believe, but David Crosby, an artist celebrated for his liberal activism as much as for inspired songwriting, will … Continue reading
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Tagged David Crosby, Democratic Convention, Denver, Music, Musicians, Obama, Political Protest, Rock 'n Roll
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Danny Young : ‘Mayor of South Austin’ Dead at 67
Danny Young, washboard player with the Cornell Hurd Band, owner of the Texicalli Grille, and Mayor of South Austin. Photo by Carlos Lowry / The Rag Blog.Washboard ace, neighborhood activist: ‘On Wednesday, a mighty whiff of the Old Austin spirit … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, Deaths, Musicians, Neighborhood Activists, People, Texas
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Jerry Wexler: Invented Rhythm & Blues, Boosted Austin Artists Like Willie Nelson, Doug Sahm
Jerry Wexler with Willie Nelon in the late 1970s.Aretha Franklin producer, Atlantic Records co-chief and music business pioneer dies at age 91By Ashley Kahn / August 15, 2008 See ‘Wexler worked with Austin musicians like Willie Nelson…’ below. Jerry Wexler, … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, Deaths, Entertainers, Jerry Wexler, Music, Music Producers, Musicians, People, Rhythm and Blues, Rock 'n Roll, Texas
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Jackson Browne Sues John McCain for Using ‘Running on Empty’ in Ad
‘The McCain campaign has a track record of using music without permission’ By Geoff Boucher | August 14, 2008 Jackson Browne is suing John McCain for using the song “Running on Empty” in a campaign ad — and the veteran … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Advertising, Jackson Browne, McCain, Music, Musicians, Rock 'n Roll, Student Activism
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Minneapolis/ St. Paul : Rocking the Republicans
Texas-reared singer-songwriter Steve Earle will be rocking the Republicans on Labor Day. Image copyright Charles Devlin.‘Most of the rock concerts during RNC convention week are renegade events aimed at countering the Republican mania, not fueling it’by Keith Goetzman / August … Continue reading
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Tagged Musicians, Protest, Repuplican Convention, Rock 'n Roll, Singers
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Bo Diddley : Who Do You Love?
Bo Diddley. Photo © Neal Preston/CORBIS.Bo Diddley’s beat changed the course of rock music. And his lyrics evoked a history that reached all the way to Africa. By Ned Sublette This article appears in the August issue of Smithsonian magazine. … Continue reading
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Tagged African-American, Entertainers, Music, Musicians, Popular Culture, Rock 'n Roll, Songwriters
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