Madonna and Leonard Cohen named to Rock Hall of Fame

The Material Girl, The Coug, and The Man With the Golden Voice have all been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - and it's good to see Madonna, Mellencamp, and Cohen finally be recognized for their...

Madonna, John Mellencamp,... Nominated For The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

"Madonna and disco queen Donna Summer are among nine acts nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the hall embraces more musical genres. Other nominees include US rock singer John Mellencamp, Canadian poet-singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, 1960s English band The Dave...

Leipzig book fest draws readers in

Only in Europe could a book festival drawn crowds in the hundreds of thousands (127 000 to be exact). I'm not saying we're not so sophisticated here across the pond, but I highly doubt that there would be one such...

Dublin-Impac Award Announces Longlist: Ishiguro Garners Most Nominations for ...

"The 2007 International Impac Dublin Award - the most eclectic and unpredictable, as well as the richest, of the world's literary awards - has announced its longlist. As usual, the range is breathtaking. From Leila Aboulela to Zoran Zivkovic, the 138-strong list ranges over...

CBGBs Closing

It used to be a lot simpler. When Hilly Krystal started CBGB almost 32 years ago, its monthly rent was $600. But CB's gradually made the Bowery chic, and new ground-floor space on the legendary punk club's street now rents for around $55 per square foot. Krystal's third...

Diana Krall Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival (Sydney Morning Herald)

Fans of Diana Krall don't need to be told about her surprisingly deep and husky voice or that she's in supreme control at the piano.

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