WORLD MUSIC MUSIC COVERAGE

Jessica Sanchez Joins Lineup for National Memorial Day Concert

PBS's National Memorial Day Concert welcomes Jessica Sanchez this Memorial Day weekend to perform 'God Bless America' at the annual tribute honoring the service and sacrifice of all our men and women ... (more...)

Exclusive InDepth InterView Audra McDonald Talks GO BACK HOME Album & PBS Special, MARLENE DIETRICH'S ABC, Upcoming Projects & More

Today we are presenting a specially-focused InDepth InterView centering upon Audra McDonald's sensational new solo album, GO BACK HOME, which is available now and will be accompanied by a PBS TV speci... (more...)

Michael Feinstein's Great American Songbook Vocal Competition Set for 6/1 in Chicago

High school vocalists from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Missouri will compete on Saturday, June 1 at a regional for the Great American Songbook Vocal Academy & Competition. Sponsored by th... (more...)

VIDEO: Youth Lagoon's 'Mute'; Summer 2013 Tour Dates Announced

Youth Lagoon has announced its summer 2013 tour dates and just dropped its new music video for 'Mute'. Click below to watch! (more...)

The President Remarks on Presenting Carole King the Gershwin Prize

Thank you. I have to say that as the podium came out, which meant that was my cue, my mother-in-law said, 'Oh, shoot.' (Laughter.) True story -- she was getting into the music. (Laughter.) Welcom... (more...)

Sony Masterworks Salutes 20th Century Musical Visionaries With 'Prophets of the New' Release Series

It's been a century since Igor Stravinksy's The Rite of Spring ushered in an age of radical musical transformation that changed the face of music. A succession of great twentieth century composers ... (more...)

Max Vernon Presents New Concert, THE VIEW UPSTAIRS, 6/24

On June 24, acclaimed singer/songwriter, composer, artist and playwright Max Vernon presents a concert performance of his brand new musical theater piece, The View UpStairs, at the Living Room on NYC'... (more...)

Merit School of Music Presents STRINGTACULAR, 6/2

Merit School of Music invites the public to enjoy Stringtacular, a free concert on Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at Harrison Park Fieldhouse, 1824 S. Wood Street in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. This awe-... (more...)

John Forte Tapped to Compose Theme for CBS' BROOKLYN DA

Composer, writer and documentarian John Forté has crafted the original theme song and music for the CBS News documentary series BROOKLYN DA, which will premiere May 28, 2013 (10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the C... (more...)

Former WWE Diva Amy Weber Lands Second Billboard Hit

Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) 'Smackdown' star Amy Weber keeps dancing forward with her music career by charting #5 on Billboard's Breakout Dance Hits and Billboard's Top 40 Dance Charts ... (more...)

Marisa Monte Concert Special to Air on South Florida's WPBT2, 6/3

WPBT2 and the Rhythm Foundation proudly announce this special broadcast of a spectacular Brazilian star. Marisa Monte, a native of Rio de Janeiro, is a unique artist who combines the aura of a pop sta... (more...)

Voting Phase for LAND THE BIG GIG Talent Search Begins

Summerfest has teamed up with Tap Milwaukee, the city's leading online entertainment site, and Robert Haack Diamonds to find the next big music sensation. (more...)

Icona Pop Confirms Show Dates for 'The Iconic Tour'

Swedish pop duo Icona Pop are proud to announce they will be hitting the road later this year for their first ever headlining tour in the U.S. (more...)

Soundtrack for THE ICEMAN Now Available for Digital Download

Relativity Music Group will release The Iceman – Original Motion Picture Score digitally on May 21, 2013. The album features original music by Israeli composer Haim Mazar. (more...)

The Moody Blues' Set to Release TIMELESS FLIGHT, 6/25

Universal Music Enterprises has announced that The Moody Blues' new definitive, career-spanning collection, TIMELESS FLIGHT, will now be released June 25 in both 17-disc and four-CD configurations. (more...)

Rob Wells Named to Universal Music Group's Executive Board

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, today announced that it has appointed Rob Wells, President of Global Digital Business, to serve on its Executive Board. Wells, who is ba... (more...)

TPAC to Feature Artists-in-Residence in 2013 Work & Show Festival, Beg. 6/6

In its 17th (and final) season, the BMCC Tribeca PAC's Artists-in-Residence (AIR) hallmark program enables four to eight emerging and established artists-writers, dancers, and composers-to create and ... (more...)

E! to Premiere The Wanted's New Reality Series on 6/2

E! is taking viewers inside the world of one of the music industry's most talked about pop bands, The Wanted. The new series, “The Wanted Life,” reveals the daily and very chaotic lives of the 5 UK... (more...)

AUDIO: First Listen - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros' New Single BETTER DAYS

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros will release their forthcoming self-titled third studio album in the U.S. and Canada on July 23rd via Community Music and everywhere else on July 29th. Today, they'v... (more...)

2014 Ultra Music Festival: Early Bird & Advanced Tickets Sold Out

Within just minutes of going sale, all early bird and advance tickets for the 16th annual edition of ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL in March 2014 have now sold out. (more...)

'Monsters University' Soundtrack includes Randy Neuman, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso

Disney-Pixar's 'Monsters University' rocks theaters this summer featuring music from award-winning composer Randy Newman and Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia. (more...)

Soundtrack for Disney-Pixar's MONSTERS UNIVERSITY to be Released 6/18

Disney-Pixar's “Monsters University” rocks theaters this summer featuring music from award-winning composer Randy Newman and Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia. Filmmakers also tapped ... (more...)

Queens of the Stone Age to Perform on LIVE ON LETTERMAN Webcast, 6/5

CBS Interactive's award-winning webcast concert series, LIVE ON LETTERMAN, will feature four-time GRAMMY Award nominees Queens of the Stone Age in a live webcast concert from the world-famous Ed Sulli... (more...)

Paul Allen and the Underthinkers Release Debut Album

Renowned philanthropist, Microsoft co-founder, and music veteran Paul Allen and his hard-working band the Underthinkers have completed their first album and major label debut, Paul Allen and The Under... (more...)

A FIERCE GREEN FIRE, Estonian National Ballet and More Set for Napa Valley Opera House, June 2013

The Napa Valley Opera House yesterday announced the following schedule of performances taking place throughout the month of June. (more...)