Peso Pluma, Eslabon Armado & More Driving Regional Mexican Music Surge – Billboard
In recent years, superstar musicians from Puerto Rico, Colombia and across America have brought Latin music to prominence and revenue, but 2023 is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for certain types of Latin music. According to Luminate, music consumption in the U.S. region of Mexico surged 42.1% year-to-date through May 25. The genre […]
AI Can Hurt, Hinder or (Hopefully) Help the Music Business – Variety
Illustration: VIP+; Adobe Stock The music industry will once again be at the forefront of technological change, becoming a canary in the digital coalmine, this time with artificial intelligence. AI capabilities are evolving at lightning speed, and as an industry we have time to figure out how to harness that power. It’s no secret that […]
Re:SET Music Festival Is In 2 Weeks — And The Park District Won’t Say If The Shows Will Actually Happen
Belmont Kuragin — With the planned music festival at Leith Park just two weeks away, ticket holders and neighbors still don’t know if the concert will actually take place. The Chicago Park District will not make a final decision on Wednesday whether to grant AEG Presents permission to host Chicago performances of The Re:SET concert […]
DSO wraps classical season and more weekend music highlights – The Oakland Press
DSO Music Director Jada Biñamini will take the stage this weekend to conduct three concerts at the Orchestra Hall. (Photo credit: Detroit Symphony Orchestra) The Detroit Symphony Orchestra concludes its 2022-23 classical season this weekend with an ambitious and varied programme. Music Director Jadar Binamini will take the stage to conduct three concerts at the […]
Albion to expand to Music Row, delivering luxury apartments, amenities
Chicago-based Albion Residential purchased a two-acre property near Music Row just as the developer’s amenity-filled Gulch apartment complex is starting to rent. Albion paid $31 million on Tuesday for the corner of McGavock Street and 14th Avenue. Construction of his two new towers, with retail and parks on the ground floor, is set to begin […]
Music for the Soul – Eugene Weekly
On a rainy day in Eugene, music lovers line up waiting to find a seat. Choral Class 163 will soon be filled with the sounds of melody, soul and spirit known as gospel music. All are gearing up for his 40th anniversary show on June 11th at the Beale Concert Hall. The University of Oregon […]
June 8-11 Entertainment Report: Lively arts, music, shows in and around Manchester
This week’s roundup of live entertainment in and around Manchester is brought to you by A. Robert Dionne of Ted Herbert School of Music & Rentals. Please email rob@majestictheatre.net to consider an entertainment event. Be sure to add the event to his InkLink community calendar as it may appear on WMNH 95.3’s live radio report […]
Miss Manners: Pub regulars are mad I complained about the loud music
comment on this storycomment Dear Manners: I go to the pub every day. This venue attracts people of all ages and genders. Family friendly. The problem is the jukebox. Loud songs that use curse words and spell out violent or degrading behavior. These blare throughout business hours. I asked the owner to do something about […]
PREVIEW: Close Encounters with Music presents Schubert and Schumann quintets in gala concert
Van Cliburn gold medalist Yekwon Sun Woo.Photo: Carolyn Cruz Great Barrington — It’s trout season in Berkshire – at least in the chamber music world. Schubert’s Trout Quintet seems to be all the rage in 2023. However, this time of year is also fundraising season, and Encounters with Music (CEWM) will be hosting events on […]
A Q&A With Latin Award Creator Diana Montes – Billboard
@carlosoarturo and @danielarcilafoto Ten years ago, Colombian music executive Diana Montez launched the Premios Heat (Heat Latin Music Awards) with a mission to not only support and nurture up-and-coming Latin artists, but also provide a platform where their efforts are recognized. founded the brand. The awards ceremony officially launched in 2015 through the HTV and […]