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GRAMMYs Awards 2021

GENERAL FIELD

Record Of The Year: ‘EVERYTHING I WANTED’ — Billie Eilish Finneas O’Connell, producer; Rob Kinelski & Finneas O’Connell, engineers/mixers; John Greenham, mastering engineer

Album Of The Year: ‘FOLKLORE’ — Taylor Swift Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner & Taylor Swift, producers; Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, Serban Ghenea, John Hanes, Jonathan Low & Laura Sisk, engineers/mixers; Aaron Dessner & Taylor Swift, songwriters; Randy Merrill, mastering engineer

Song Of The Year: ‘I CAN’T BREATHE’ — Dernst Emile II, H.E.R. & Tiara Thomas, songwriters (H.E.R.)

Best New Artist: Megan Thee Stallion

POP

Best Pop Solo Performance: ‘WATERMELON SUGAR’ — Harry Styles

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: ‘RAIN ON ME’ — Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: ‘AMERICAN STANDARD’ — James Taylor

Best Pop Vocal Album: ‘FUTURE NOSTALGIA’ — Dua Lipa

DANCE/ELECTRONIC MUSIC

Best Dance Recording: ‘10%’ — Kaytranada Featuring Kali Uchis Kaytranada, producer; Neal H. Pogue, mixer

Best Dance/Electronic Album: ‘BUBBA’ — Kaytranada

CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album: ‘LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL’ — Snarky Puppy

ROCK

Best Rock Performance: ‘SHAMEIKA’ — Fiona Apple

Best Metal Performance: ‘BUM-RUSH’ — Body Count

Best Rock Song: ‘STAY HIGH’ — Brittany Howard, songwriter (Brittany Howard)

Best Rock Album: ‘THE NEW ABNORMAL’ — The Strokes

ALTERNATIVE

Best Alternative Music Album: ‘FETCH THE BOLT CUTTERS’ — Fiona Apple

R&B

Best R&B Performance: ‘BLACK PARADE’ — Beyoncé

Best Traditional R&B Performance: ‘ANYTHING FOR YOU’ — Ledisi

Best R&B Song: ‘BETTER THAN I IMAGINED’ — Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello & Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Robert Glasper Featuring H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello)

Best Progressive R&B Album: ‘IT IS WHAT IT IS’ — Thundercat

Best R&B Album: ‘BIGGER LOVE’ — John Legend

RAP

Best Rap Performance: ‘SAVAGE ���— Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé

Best Melodic Rap Performance: ‘LOCKDOWN’ — Anderson .Paak

Best Rap Song: ‘SAVAGE’ — Beyoncé, Shawn Carter, Brittany Hazzard, Derrick Milano, Terius Nash, Megan Pete, Bobby Session Jr., Jordan Kyle Lanier Thorpe & Anthony White, songwriters (Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé)

Best Rap Album: ‘KING’S DISEASE’ — Nas

COUNTRY

Best Country Solo Performance: ‘WHEN MY AMY PRAYS’ — Vince Gill

Best Country Duo/Group Performance: ‘10,000 HOURS’ — Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber

Best Country Song: ‘CROWDED TABLE’ — Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby & Lori McKenna, songwriters (The Highwomen)

Best Country Album: ‘WILDCARD’ — Miranda Lambert

NEW AGE

Best New Age Album: ‘MORE GUITAR STORIES’ — Jim “Kimo” West

JAZZ

Best Improvised Jazz Solo: ‘ALL BLUES’ — Chick Corea, soloist Track from: Trilogy 2 (Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade)

Best Jazz Vocal Album: ‘SECRETS ARE THE BEST STORIES’ — Kurt Elling Featuring Danilo Pérez

Best Jazz Instrumental Album: ‘TRILOGY 2’ — Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album: ‘DATA LORDS’ — Maria Schneider Orchestra

Best Latin Jazz Album: ‘FOUR QUESTIONS’ — Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

GOSPEL/CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC

Best Gospel Performance/Song: ‘MOVIN’ ON’ — Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music; Darryl L. Howell, Jonathan Caleb McReynolds, Kortney Jamaal Pollard & Terrell Demetrius Wilson, songwriters

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song: ‘THERE WAS JESUS’ — Zach Williams & Dolly Parton; Casey Beathard, Jonathan Smith & Zach Williams, songwriters

Best Gospel Album: ‘GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PJ’ — PJ Morton

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: ‘JESUS IS KING’ — Kanye West

Best Roots Gospel Album: ‘CELEBRATING FISK! (THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM)’ — Fisk Jubilee Singers

LATIN

Best Latin Pop or Urban Album: ‘YHLQMDLG’ — Bad Bunny

Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album: ‘LA CONQUISTA DEL ESPACIO’ —Fito Paez

Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano): ‘UN CANTO POR MÉXICO, VOL. 1’ — Natalia Lafourcade

Best Tropical Latin Album: ‘40’ — Grupo Niche

AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC

Best American Roots Performance: ‘I REMEMBER EVERYTHING’ — John Prine

Best American Roots Song: ‘I REMEMBER EVERYTHING’ — Pat McLaughlin & John Prine, songwriters (John Prine)

Best Americana Album: ‘WORLD ON THE GROUND’ — Sarah Jarosz

Best Bluegrass Album: ‘HOME’ — Billy Strings

Best Traditional Blues Album: ‘RAWER THAN RAW’ — Bobby Rush

Best Contemporary Blues Album: ‘HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND YET?’ —Fantastic Negrito

Best Folk Album: ‘ALL THE GOOD TIMES’ — Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Best Regional Roots Music Album: ‘ATMOSPHERE’ — New Orleans Nightcrawlers

REGGAE

Best Reggae Album: ‘GOT TO BE TOUGH’ — Toots & The Maytals

GLOBAL MUSIC

Best Global Music Album: ‘TWICE AS TALL’ — Burna Boy

CHILDREN’S

Best Children’s Music Album: ‘ALL THE LADIES’ — Joanie Leeds

SPOKEN WORD

Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling): ‘BLOWOUT: CORRUPTED DEMOCRACY, ROGUE STATE RUSSIA, AND THE RICHEST, MOST DESTRUCTIVE INDUSTRY ON EARTH’ — Rachel Maddow

COMEDY

Best Comedy Album: ‘BLACK MITZVAH’ — Tiffany Haddish

MUSICAL THEATER

Best Musical Theater Album: ‘JAGGED LITTLE PILL’ — Kathryn Gallagher, Celia Rose Gooding, Lauren Patten & Elizabeth Stanley, principal soloists; Neal Avron, Pete Ganbarg, Tom Kitt, Michael Parker, Craig Rosen & Vivek J. Tiwary, producers (Glen Ballard, composer; Alanis Morissette, composer & lyricist) (Original Broadway Cast)

MUSIC FOR VISUAL MEDIA

Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media: ‘JOJO RABBIT’ — (Various Artists) Taika Waititi, compilation producer

Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media: ‘JOKER’ — Hildur Guðnadóttir, composer

Best Song Written For Visual Media: ‘NO TIME TO DIE [FROM NO TIME TO DIE]’ — Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas Baird O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)

COMPOSING/ARRANGING

Best Instrumental Composition: ‘SPUTNIK’ — Maria Schneider, composer (Maria Schneider)

Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella: ‘DONNA LEE’ — John Beasley, arranger (John Beasley)

Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals: ‘HE WON’T HOLD YOU’ —Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier Featuring Rapsody)

PACKAGE

Best Recording Package: ‘VOLS. 11 & 12’ — Doug Cunningham & Jason Noto, art directors (Desert Sessions)

Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package: ‘ODE TO JOY’ — Lawrence Azerrad & Jeff Tweedy, art directors (Wilco)

NOTES

Best Album Notes: ‘DEAD MAN’S POP’ — Bob Mehr, album notes writer (The Replacements)

HISTORICAL

Best Historical Album: ‘IT’S SUCH A GOOD FEELING: THE BEST OF MISTER ROGERS’ — Lee Lodyga & Cheryl Pawelski, compilation producers; Michael Graves, mastering engineer (Mister Rogers)

PRODUCTION, NON-CLASSICAL

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical: ‘HYPERSPACE’ — Drew Brown, Julian Burg, Andrew Coleman, Paul Epworth, Shawn Everett, Serban Ghenea, David Greenbaum, John Hanes, Beck Hansen, Jaycen Joshua, Greg Kurstin, Mike Larson, Cole M.G.N., Alex Pasco & Matt Wiggins, engineers; Randy Merrill, mastering engineer (Beck)

Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical: ANDREW WATT

• Break My Heart (Dua Lipa) (T) • Me And My Guitar (A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie) (T) • Midnight Sky (Miley Cyrus) (S) • Old Me (5 Seconds Of Summer) (T) • Ordinary Man (Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Elton John) (T) • Take What You Want (Post Malone Featuring Ozzy Osbourne & Travis Scott) (T) • Under The Graveyard (Ozzy Osbourne) (T)

Best Remixed Recording: ‘ROSES (IMANBEK REMIX)’ — Imanbek Zeikenov, remixer (SAINt JHN)

PRODUCTION, IMMERSIVE AUDIO

Best Immersive Audio Album: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Best Immersive Audio Album Craft Committee was unable to meet. The judging of the entries in this category has been postponed until such time that we are able to meet in a way that is appropriate to judge the many formats and configurations of the entries and is safe for the committee members. The nominations for the 63rd GRAMMYs will be announced next year in addition to (and separately from) the 64th GRAMMY nominations in the category

PRODUCTION, CLASSICAL

Best Engineered Album, Classical: ‘SHOSTAKOVICH: SYMPHONY NO. 13, ‘BABI YAR’ — David Frost & Charlie Post, engineers; Silas Brown, mastering engineer (Riccardo Muti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra)

Producer Of The Year, Classical: DAVID FROST

 Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 9 (Jonathan Biss) • Gershwin: Porgy And Bess (David Robertson, Frederick Ballentine, Angel Blue, Denyce Graves, Latonia Moore, Eric Owens, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & Chorus) • Gluck: Orphée & Eurydice (Harry Bicket, Dmitry Korchak, Andriana Chuchman, Lauren Snouffer, Lyric Opera Of Chicago Orchestra & Chorus) • Holst: The Planets; The Perfect Fool (Michael Stern & Kansas City Symphony) • Muhly: Marnie (Robert Spano, Isabel Leonard, Christopher Maltman, Denyce Graves, Iestyn Davies, Janis Kelly, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & Chorus) • Schubert: Piano Sonatas, D. 845, D. 894, D. 958, D. 960 (Shai Wosner) • Shostakovich: Symphony №13, ‘Babi Yar’ (Riccardo Muti, Alexey Tikhomirov, Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Chorus)

CLASSICAL

Best Orchestral Performance: ‘IVES: COMPLETE SYMPHONIES’ — Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (Los Angeles Philharmonic)

Best Opera Recording: ‘GERSHWIN: PORGY AND BESS’ — David Robertson, conductor; Frederick Ballentine, Angel Blue, Denyce Graves, Latonia Moore & Eric Owens; David Frost, producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus)

Best Choral Performance: ‘DANIELPOUR: THE PASSION OF YESHUAH’ — JoAnn Falletta, conductor; James K. Bass & Adam Luebke, chorus masters (James K. Bass, J’Nai Bridges, Timothy Fallon, Kenneth Overton, Hila Plitmann & Matthew Worth; Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra; Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus & UCLA Chamber Singers)

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance: ‘CONTEMPORARY VOICES’ — Pacifica Quartet

Best Classical Instrumental Solo: ‘THEOFANIDIS: CONCERTO FOR VIOLA AND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA’ — Richard O’Neill; David Alan Miller, conductor (Albany Symphony)

Best Classical Solo Vocal Album: ‘SMYTH: THE PRISON’ — Sarah Brailey & Dashon Burton; James Blachly, conductor (Experiential Chorus; Experiential Orchestra)

Best Classical Compendium: ‘THOMAS, M.T.: FROM THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK & MEDITATIONS ON RILKE’— Isabel Leonard; Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor; Jack Vad, producer

Best Contemporary Classical Composition: ‘ROUSE: SYMPHONY NO. 5’ — Christopher Rouse, composer (Giancarlo Guerrero & Nashville Symphony)

MUSIC VIDEO/FILM

Best Music Video: ‘BROWN SKIN GIRL’ — Beyoncé, Blue Ivy & WizKid , Beyoncé Knowles-Carter & Jenn Nkiru, video directors; Astrid Edwards, Aya Kaida, Jean Mougin, Nathan Scherrer & Erinn Williams, video producers

Best Music Film: ‘LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE’ — Linda Ronstadt, Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman, video directors; Michele Farinola & James Keach, video producers

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WORLD’S LITERATURE

SOUTHEAST ASIA         

  Southeast Asia or Southeastern Asia is the southeastern subregion of Asia, consisting of the regions that are geographically south of China, east of the Indian subcontinent and north-west of Australia. Southeast Asia is bordered to the north by East Asia, to the west by South Asia and the Bay of Bengal, to the east by Oceania and the Pacific Ocean, and to the south by Australia and the Indian Ocean. Apart from the British Indian Ocean Territory and two out of 26 atolls of Maldives in South Asia, Southeast Asia is the only other subregion of Asia that lies partly within the Southern Hemisphere. Southeast Asia covers about 4.5 million km2 (1.7 million mi2), which is 10.5% of Asia or 3% of Earth's total land area. Its total population is more than 655 million, about 8.5% of the world's population. It is the third most populous geographical region in Asia after South Asia and East Asia. The region is culturally and ethnically diverse, with hundreds of languages spoken by different ethnic groups. Ten countries in the region are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a regional organization established for economic, political, military, educational and cultural integration amongst its members.

The region, together with part of South Asia, was well known by Europeans as the East Indies or simply the Indies until the 20th century. Chinese sources referred the region as Nanyang ("南洋"), which literally means the "Southern Ocean". The mainland section of Southeast Asia was referred to as Indochina by European geographers due to its location between China and the Indian subcontinent and its having cultural influences from both neighboring regions. In the 20th century, however, the term became more restricted to territories of the former French Indochina (Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam). The maritime section of Southeast Asia is also known as the Malay Archipelago, a term derived from the European concept of a Malay race. Another term for Maritime Southeast Asia is Insulindia (Indian Islands), used to describe the region between Indochina and Australasia. The term "Southeast Asia" was first used in 1839 by American pastor Howard Malcolm in his book Travels in South-Eastern Asia. Malcolm only included the Mainland section and excluded the Maritime section in his definition of Southeast Asia.[13] The term was officially used in the midst of World War II by the Allies, through the formation of South East Asia Command (SEAC) in 1943.[14] SEAC popularised the use of the term "Southeast Asia," although what constituted Southeast Asia was not fixed; for example, SEAC excluded the Philippines and a large part of Indonesia while including Ceylon. However, by the late 1970s, a roughly standard usage of the term "Southeast Asia" and the territories it encompasses had emerged.

Ethnic groups of Southeast Asia

The Aslians and Negritos were believed as one of the earliest inhabitant in the region. They are genetically related to the Papuans in Eastern Indonesia, East Timor and Australian Aborigines. In modern times, the Javanese are the largest ethnic group in Southeast Asia, with more than 100 million people, mostly concentrated in Java, Indonesia. The second largest ethnic group in Southeast Asia is Vietnamese (Kinh people) with around 86 million population, mainly inhabiting in Vietnam, thus forming a significant minority in neighboring Cambodia and Laos. The Thais is also a significant ethnic group with around 59 million population forming the majority in Thailand. In Burma, the Burmese account for more than two-thirds of the ethnic stock in this country, with the Indo-Aryan Rohingya make up a significant minority in Rakhine State. Indonesia is clearly dominated by the Javanese and Sundanese ethnic groups, with hundreds of ethnic minorities inhabited the archipelago, including Madurese, Minangkabau, Bugis, Balinese, Dayak, Batak and Malays. While Malaysia is split between more than half Malays and one-quarter Chinese, and also Indian minority in the West Malaysia however Dayaks make up the majority in Sarawak and Kadazan-dusun makes up the majority in Sabah which are in the East Malaysia. The Malays are the majority in West Malaysia and Brunei, while they forming a significant minority in Indonesia, Southern Thailand, East Malaysia and Singapore. In city-state Singapore, Chinese are the majority, yet the city is a multicultural melting pot with Malays, Indians and Eurasian also called the island their home.The Chams form a significant minority in Central and South Vietnam, also in Central Cambodia. While the Khmers are the majority in Cambodia, and form a significant minority in Southern Vietnam and Thailand, the Hmong people are the minority in Vietnam, China and Laos.Within the Philippines, the Tagalog, Visayan (mainly Cebuanos, Warays and Hiligaynons), Ilocano, Bicolano, Moro (mainly Tausug, Maranao, and Maguindanao) and Central Luzon (mainly Kapampangan and Pangasinan) groups are significant.

Culture of Southeast Asia

The culture in Southeast Asia is very diverse: on mainland Southeast Asia, the culture is a mix of Burmese, Cambodian, Laotian and Thai (Indian) and Vietnamese (Chinese) cultures. While in Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia the culture is a mix of indigenous Austronesian, Indian, Islamic, Western, and Chinese cultures. Also Brunei shows a strong influence from Arabia. Vietnam and Singapore show more Chinese influence[140] in that Singapore, although being geographically a Southeast Asian nation, is home to a large Chinese majority and Vietnam was in China's sphere of influence for much of its history. Indian influence in Singapore is only evident through the Tamil migrants,[141] which influenced, to some extent, the cuisine of Singapore. Throughout Vietnam's history, it has had no direct influence from India – only through contact with the Thai, Khmer and Cham peoples. Moreover, Vietnam is also categorized under the East Asian cultural sphere along with China, Korea, and Japan due to the large amount of Chinese influence embedded in their culture and lifestyle. 

ARTS in Southeast Asia

The arts of Southeast Asia have affinity with the arts of other areas. Dance in much of Southeast Asia includes movement of the hands as well as the feet, to express the dance's emotion and meaning of the story that the ballerina is going to tell the audience. Most of Southeast Asia introduced dance into their court; in particular, Cambodian royal ballet represented them in the early 7th century before the Khmer Empire, which was highly influenced by Indian Hinduism. Apsara Dance, famous for strong hand and feet movement, is a great example of Hindu symbolic dance.

MUSIC in Southeast Asia

Traditional music in Southeast Asia is as varied as its many ethnic and cultural divisions. Main styles of traditional music can be seen: Court music, folk music, music styles of smaller ethnic groups, and music influenced by genres outside the geographic region. Of the court and folk genres, Gong chime ensembles and orchestras make up the majority (the exception being lowland areas of Vietnam). Gamelan and Angklung orchestras from Indonesia, Piphat /Pinpeat ensembles of Thailand and Cambodia and the Kulintang ensembles of the southern Philippines, Borneo, Sulawesi and Timor are the three main distinct styles of musical genres that have influenced other traditional musical styles in the region. String instruments also are popular in the region. On 18 November 2010, UNESCO officially recognized angklung as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, and encourage Indonesian people and government to safeguard, transmit, promote performances and to encourage the craftsmanship of angklung making.

WRITING in Southeast Asia

The history of Southeast Asia has led to a wealth of different authors, from both within and without writing about the region. Originally, Indians were the ones who taught the native inhabitants about writing. This is shown through Brahmic forms of writing present in the region such as the Balinese script shown on split palm leaf called lontar. The antiquity of this form of writing extends before the invention of paper around the year 100 in China. Note each palm leaf section was only several lines, written longitudinally across the leaf, and bound by twine to the other sections. The outer portion was decorated. The alphabets of Southeast Asia tended to be abugidas, until the arrival of the Europeans, who used words that also ended in consonants, not just vowels. Other forms of official documents, which did not use paper, included Javanese copperplate scrolls. This material would have been more durable than paper in the tropical climate of Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore, the Malay language is now generally written in the Latin script. The same phenomenon is present in Indonesian, although different spelling standards are utilised  (e.g. 'Teksi' in Malay and 'Taksi' in Indonesian for the word 'Taxi'). The use of Chinese characters, in the past and present, is only evident in Vietnam and more recently, Singapore and Malaysia. The adoption of Chinese characters in Vietnam dates back to around 111 B.C., when it was occupied by the Chinese. A Vietnamese script called Chữ Nôm used modified Chinese characters to express the Vietnamese language. Both classical Chinese and Chữ Nôm were used up until the early 20th century. However, the use of the Chinese script has been in decline, especially in Singapore and Malaysia as the younger generations are in favour of the Latin Script.

EAST ASIA 

East Asia is the eastern region of Asia, which is defined in both geographical and ethno-cultural terms.The modern states of East Asia include China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan. The East Asian states of China, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan are all unrecognized by at least one other East Asian state due to severe ongoing political tensions in the region, specifically the division of Korea and the political status of Taiwan. Hong Kong and Macau, two small coastal quasi-dependent territories located in the south of China, are officially highly autonomous but are under de jure Chinese sovereignty. North Asia borders East Asia's north, Southeast Asia the south, South Asia the southwest and Central Asia the west. To the east is the Pacific Ocean and to the southeast is Micronesia (a Pacific Ocean island group, classified as part of Oceania). Countries such as Singapore and Vietnam are also considered a part of the East Asian cultural sphere due to its cultural, religious, and ethnic similarities. 

East Asia was one of the cradles of world civilisation, with China developing its first civilizations at about the same time as Egypt, Babylonia and India. China stood out as a leading civilization for thousands of years, building great cities and developing various technologies which were to be unmatched in the West until centuries later. The Han and Tang dynasties in particular are regarded as the golden ages of Chinese civilization, during which China was not only strong militarily, but also saw the arts and sciences flourish in Chinese society. It was also during these periods that China exported much of its culture to its neighbors, and till this day, one can notice Chinese influences in the traditional cultures of Vietnam, Korea and Japan. Korea and Japan had historically been under the Chinese cultural sphere of influence, adopting the Chinese script, and incorporating Chinese religion and philosophy into their traditional culture. Nevertheless, both cultures retain many distinctive elements which make them unique in their own right.

EAST ASIAN ARTS

East Asian arts, the visual arts, performing arts, and music of China, Korea (North Korea and South Korea), and Japan. (The literature of this region is treated in separate articles on Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature.) Some studies of East Asia also include the cultures of the Indochinese peninsula and adjoining islands, as well as Mongolia to the north. The logic of this occasional inclusion is based on a strict geographic definition as well as a recognition of common bonds forged through the acceptance of Buddhism by many of these cultures. China, Korea, and Japan, however, have been uniquely linked for several millennia by a common written language and by broad cultural and political connections that have ranged in spirit from the uncritically adorational to the contentious. 

SOUTH AND WEST ASIA

A region marked by social and cultural diversity, South and West Asia is also identified by its economic potential and growth. The region is valued for its supply of low cost goods, services and skilled labour to the global economy but at the same time, it is notorious for the payment of low wages, appalling working conditions and trafficking of labour. This changing economic landscape has had a corresponding impact on the social and geographic fabric of the region. Rural families are moving to cities and urbanization is creating mega cities with an increasing number of slums, poor sanitation and massive pollutions. Large infrastructure and development projects have led to increased forced evictions and displacement. India and Nepal are two of the highest ranking countries for child malnutrition in the world. In the Maldives, migrants represent almost one quarter of the population, creating major social challenges. 

Significantly, all nine members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation have civilian democratic systems of governance, however in some, key institutions remain fragile, democratic cultures remain weak and the military retains a powerful role. The status of ratification of international human rights instruments shows a good commitment among South Asian countries to the universally recognized human rights norms and standards. This is however nuanced by the introduction of reservations and interpretative declarations and delays in reporting to treaty bodies. The absence of adequate and effective national protection systems to ensure accountability is a common issue across South Asian States where torture, ill-treatment, corruption and impunity remain major concerns. Although six countries in the region have established national institutions, only half of them maintain “A” status and there is no regional human rights mechanism. In addition, manifestations of socially and politically entrenched discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, caste and sexual preference have rendered certain groups vulnerable and disempowered. Women are assuming new economic and social roles but continue to face deeply rooted discrimination and violence.

ANGLO-AMERICA AND EUROPE

Anglo-America (also referred to as Anglo-Saxon America) most often refers to a region in the Americas in which English is a main language and British culture and the British Empire have had significant historical, ethnic, linguistic and cultural impact. Anglo-America is distinct from Latin America, a region of the Americas where Romance languages (Spanish, Portuguese and French) are prevalent. 

The Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections has considerable holdings in Anglo-American literature from the 17th century onward, with notable strengths in the 18th century, Romanticism, and the Victorian and modern periods. Among the seventeenth-century holdings is a complete set of the Shakespeare folios, and works by John Milton and his contemporaries. Eighteenth-century highlights include near comprehensive printed collections of Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope, and substantial holdings on John Dryden, Samuel Johnson, Joseph Addison, Sir Richard Steele, William Cowper, Fanny Burney, and others. Related materials include complete runs of periodicals, such as the Spectator and the Tatler. The Division’s book holdings are also especially rich in the literature of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Cornell Wordsworth Collection, the second largest Wordsworth collection in the world, documents the Romantic movement in detail. All the major “standard” authors of the Victorian and modern periods, such as Charles Dickens, George Eliot, T.S. Eliot, W.B. Yeats, Joseph Conrad, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, et al., are well represented. In addition, the library’s holdings in Victorian fiction include scarce works by many popular women authors of the time, such as Elizabeth Gaskell, Maria Edgeworth, Marie Corelli, Ouida, and Helen Mathers. The collection also includes many popular literary genres such as gift annuals, dime novels, railroad novels, and yellowbacks, as well as the small literary magazine of the 1920s and 1930s. The modern collection features strong collections of manuscripts and books by George Bernard Shaw, Rudyard Kipling, Ford Madox Ford, Wyndham Lewis, and James Joyce. In support of RMC’s Human Sexuality Collection, the rare book collections feature especially strong representations of literary works by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender writers, such as Oscar Wilde, Christopher Isherwood, Vita Sackville-West, Radclyffe Hall, E.M. Forster, W.H. Auden, Ronald Firbank, Edith Sitwell, Elizabeth Bowen, Jan Morris, and others. The collection’s strengths in more recent British literature include the works of Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes, Philip Larkin, and Doris Lessing, to name just a few.

AFRICA

Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area and 20% of its land area. With 1.3 billion people as of 2018, it accounts for about 16% of the world's human population. Africa's population is the youngest amongst all the continents; the median age in 2012 was 19.7, when the worldwide median age was 30.4. Despite a wide range of natural resources, Africa is the least wealthy continent per capita, in part due to geographic impediments, legacies of European colonization in Africa and the Cold War,undemocratic rule and deleterious policies. Despite this low concentration of wealth, recent economic expansion and the large and young population make Africa an important economic market in the broader global context. 

Early human civilizations, such as Ancient Egypt and Phoenicia emerged in North Africa. Following a subsequent long and complex history of civilizations, migration and trade, Africa hosts a large diversity of ethnicities, cultures and languages. The last 400 years have witnessed an increasing European influence on the continent. Starting in the 16th century, this was driven by trade, including the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, which created large African diaspora populations in the Americas. In the late 19th century, European countries colonized almost all of Africa, extracting resources from the continent and exploiting local communities; most present states in Africa emerged from a process of decolonisation in the 20th century.

African literature, the body of traditional oral and written literatures in Afro-Asiatic and African languages together with works written by Africans in European languages. Traditional written literature, which is limited to a smaller geographic area than is oral literature, is most characteristic of those sub-Saharan cultures that have participated in the cultures of the Mediterranean. In particular, there are written literatures in both Hausa and Arabic, created by the scholars of what is now northern Nigeria, and the Somali people have produced a traditional written literature. There are also works written in Geʿez (Ethiopic) and Amharic, two of the languages of Ethiopia, which is the one part of Africa where Christianity has been practiced long enough to be considered traditional. Works written in European languages date primarily from the 20th century onward. The literature of South Africa in English and Afrikaans is also covered in a separate article, South African literature.

LATIN AMERICA

Latin America is a group of countries and dependencies in the Western Hemisphere where Romance languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, and French are predominantly spoken. Some subnational regions such as Quebec and parts of the United States where Romance languages are primarily spoken are not included due to the countries as a whole being a part of Anglo America (an exception to this is Puerto Rico, which is almost always included within the definition of Latin America despite being a territory of the United States). The term is broader than categories such as Hispanic America which specifically refers to Spanish-speaking countries or Ibero-America which specifically refers to both Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. The term is also more recent in origin. 

The term "Latin America" was first used in an 1856 conference with the title "Initiative of America. Idea for a Federal Congress of the Republics" (Iniciativa de la América. Idea de un Congreso Federal de las Repúblicas), by the Chilean politician Francisco Bilbao. The term was further popularised by French emperor Napoleon III's government in the 1860s as Amérique latine to justify France's military involvement in Mexico and try to include French-speaking territories in the Americas such as French Canada, French Louisiana, or French Guiana, in the larger group of countries where Spanish and Portuguese languages prevailed. 

Origins

There is no universal agreement on the origin of the term Latin America. Some historians[citation needed] believe that the term was created by geographers in the 16th century to refer to the parts of the New World colonized by Spain and Portugal, whose Romance languages derive from Latin. Others argue that the term arose in 1860s France during the reign of Napoleon III, as part of the attempt to create a French empire in the Americas.[11] The idea that a part of the Americas has a linguistic affinity with the Romance cultures as a whole can be traced back to the 1830s, in the writing of the French Saint-Simonian Michel Chevalier, who postulated that this part of the Americas was inhabited by people of a "Latin race", and that it could, therefore, ally itself with "Latin Europe", ultimately overlapping the Latin Church, in a struggle with "Teutonic Europe", "Anglo-Saxon America" and "Slavic Europe" 

In 1804, Haiti became the first Latin American nation to gain independence, following a violent slave revolt led by Toussaint L'ouverture on the French colony of Saint-Domingue. The victors abolished slavery. Haitian independence inspired independence movements in Spanish America. y the end of the eighteenth century, Spanish and Portuguese power waned on the global scene as other European powers took their place, notably Britain and France. Resentment grew among the majority of the population in Latin America over the restrictions imposed by the Spanish government, as well as the dominance of native Spaniards (Iberian-born Peninsulares) in the major social and political institutions. Napoleon's invasion of Spain in 1808 marked a turning point, compelling Criollo elites to form juntas that advocated independence. Also, the newly independent Haiti, the second oldest nation in the New World after the United States, further fueled the independence movement by inspiring the leaders of the movement, such as Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla of Mexico, Simón Bolívar of Venezuela and José de San Martín of Argentina, and by providing them with considerable munitions and troops.Fighting soon broke out between juntas and the Spanish colonial authorities, with initial victories for the advocates of independence. Eventually, these early movements were crushed by the royalist troops by 1810, including those of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in Mexico in the year 1810. Later on Francisco de Miranda in Venezuela by 1812. Under the leadership of a new generation of leaders, such as Simón Bolívar "The Liberator", José de San Martín of Argentina, and other Libertadores in South America, the independence movement regained strength, and by 1825, all Spanish America, except for Puerto Rico and Cuba, had gained independence from Spain. In the same year in Mexico, a military officer, Agustín de Iturbide, led a coalition of conservatives and liberals who created a constitutional monarchy, with Iturbide as emperor. This First Mexican Empire was short-lived, and was followed by the creation of a republic in 1823.

Latin American literature consists of the oral and written literature of Latin America in several languages, particularly in Spanish, Portuguese, and the indigenous languages of the Americas as well as literature of the United States written in the Spanish language. It rose to particular prominence globally during the second half of the 20th century, largely due to the international success of the style known as magical realism. As such, the region's literature is often associated solely with this style, with the 20th Century literary movement known as Latin American Boom, and with its most famous exponent, Gabriel García Márquez. Latin American literature has a rich and complex tradition of literary production that dates back many centuries.

by; MICHELL ANN C. CATALAN

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Grammy Awards 2021 Winners: टेलर स्‍व‍िफ्ट से लेकर बियोंसे तक, ग्रैमी अवॉर्ड 2021 जीतने वाले व‍िनर्स की पूरी लिस्‍ट Divya Sandesh

#Divyasandesh

Grammy Awards 2021 Winners: टेलर स्‍व‍िफ्ट से लेकर बियोंसे तक, ग्रैमी अवॉर्ड 2021 जीतने वाले व‍िनर्स की पूरी लिस्‍ट

म्यूजिक इंडस्ट्री के सबसे बड़े अवॉर्ड शो ग्रैमी अवॉर्ड्स () का आयोजिन धूमधाम से हुआ। साउथ अफ्रीकन कॉमिडियन Trevor Noah ने शो को होस्ट किया। Covid-19 की वजह से इस मौके पर कोई लाइव ऑडियंस नहीं थी, लेकिन रेड कार्पेट पर सितारों की चमक जरा भी फीकी नहीं रही।

इस अवॉर्ड सेरिमनी के आयोजन के दौरान नॉमिनिज़ सोशल डिस्टेंस को फॉलो करते हुए एक-दूसरे से दूरी बनाकर टेबल पर बैठे नजर आए। इस अवॉर्ड शो में साल के बेस्ट परफॉर्मेंस को सराहा गया और उन्��ें इस अवॉर्ड से सम्मानित किया गया। बेस्ट पॉप सोलो के लिए Harry Styles से लेकर Megan Thee Stallion के ‘Savage’ जिसमें बियॉन्से नजर आई हैं ने बेस्ट रैप परफॉर्मेंस का खिताब जीता। आइए, एक नजर पूरी लिस्ट पर डालें।

Record of the Year: Billie Eilish, “Everything I Wanted” Album of the Year: Taylor Swift, Folklore Best R&B Performance: Beyoncé, “Black Parade” Best Pop Vocal Album: Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia Best Rap Song: Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé, “Savage” Song of the Year: H.E.R., “I Can’t Breathe” Best Latin Pop or Urban Album: Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG Best Melodic Rap Performance: Anderson .Paak, “Lockdown” Best Pop Solo Performance: Harry Styles, “Watermelon Sugar” Best Country Album: Miranda Lambert, Wildcard Best New Artist: Megan Thee Stallion Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Andrew Watt Best Country Song: The Highwomen, “Crowded Table” Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours” Best Country Solo Performance: Vince Gill, When My Amy Prays Best Rock Album: The Strokes, The New Abnormal Best Rock Song: Brittany Howard, “Stay High” Best Metal Performance: Body Count, “Bum-Rush” Best Rock Performance: Fiona Apple, “Shameika” Best Rap Album: Nas, King’s Disease Best Rap Performance: Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé, “Savage” Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: James Taylor, American Standard Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande, “Rain on Me” Best R&B Album: John Legend, Bigger Love Best Progressive R&B Album: Thundercat, It Is What It Is Best R&B Song: Robert Glasper featuring H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello, “Better Than I Imagined” Best Traditional R&B Performance: Ledisi, “Anything for You” Best Latin Jazz Album: Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Four Questions Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album: Maria Schneider Orchestra, Data Lords Best Jazz Instrumental Album: Chick Corea, Christian McBride and Brian Blade, Trilogy 2 Best Jazz Vocal Album: Kurt Elling Featuring Danilo Pérez, Secrets Are the Best Stories Best improvised Jazz Solo: Chick Corea’s “All Blues” Best Alternative Music Album: Fiona Apple, Fetch the Bolt Cutters Best Musical Theatre Album: Original Broadway Cast, Jagged Little Pill Best Comedy Album Winner: Tiffany Haddish, Black Mitzvah Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books and Storytelling): Rachel Maddow, Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, And The Richest, Most Destructive Industry On Earth Best Children’s Music Album: Joanie Leeds, All the Ladies Best Global Music Album: Burna Boy, Twice as Tall Best Reggae Album: Toots and the Maytals, Got to Be Tough Best Regional Roots Music Album: New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Atmosphere Best Folk Album: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, All the Good Times Best Contemporary Blues Album: Fantastic Negrito, Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? Best Traditional Blues Album: Bobby Rush, Rawer Than Raw Best Bluegrass Album: Billy Strings, Home Best Americana Album: Sarah Jarosz, World on the Ground Best American Roots Song: John Prine, “I Remember Everything” Best American Roots Performance: John Prine, I Remember Everything Best Song Written for Visual Media: Billie Eilish, “No Time to Die” (From No Time to Die) Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media: Hildur Guðnadóttir, Joker Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: Various Artists, Jojo Rabbit Best Contemporary Classical Composition: Giancarlo Guerrero & Nashville Symphony, Rouse: Symphony No. 5 Best Classical Compendium: Michael Tilson Thomas, Thomas, M.T.: From The Diary Of Anne Frank & Meditations On Rilke Best Classical Solo Vocal Album: Sarah Brailey & Dashon Burton, Smyth: The Prison Best Classical Instrumental Solo: Richard O’Neill, Theofanidis: Concerto For Viola And Chamber Orchestra Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance: Pacifica Quartet, Contemporary Voices Best Choral Performance: JoAnn Falletta, James K. Bass & Adam Luebke, Danielpour: The Passion Of Yeshua Best Opera Recording: David Robertson, Eric Owens & Angel Blue, Gershwin: Porgy And Bess Best Orchestral Performance: Gustavo Dudamel, Ives: Complete Symphonies Best Tropical Latin Album: Grupo Niche, 40 Best Regional Mexican Album (Including Tejano): Natalia Lafourcade, Un Canto Por México, Vol. 1 Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album: Fito Paez, La Conquista Del Espacio Producer of the Year, Classical: David Frost Best Engineered Album, Classical: Riccardo Muti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13, ‘Babi Yar’ Best Remixed Recording: SAINt JHN, “Roses” (Imanbek Remix) Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical: Beck, Hyperspace Best Historical Album: Mister Rogers, It’s Such A Good Feeling: The Best Of Mister Rogers Best Album Notes: The Replacements, Dead Man’s Pop Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package: Wilco, Ode to Joy Best Recording Package: Vols. 11 & 12 Desert Sessions Best Roots Gospel Album: Fisk Jubilee Singers, Celebrating Fisk! (The 150th Anniversary) Best Gospel Album: PJ Morton, Gospel According To PJ Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: Kanye West, Jesus Is King Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song: Zach Williams & Dolly Parton, “There Was Jesus” Best Gospel Performance/Song: Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music, “Movin’ On” Best New Age Album: Jim “Kimo” West, More Guitar Stories Best Music Film: Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice Best Music Video: Beyoncé with Blue Ivy, and WizKiD, “Brown Skin Girl” Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals: Jacob Collier with Rapsody, “He Won’t Hold You” Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella: John Beasley, “Donna Lee” Best Instrumental Composition: Maria Schneider, Sputnik Best Contemporary Instrumental Album: Snarky Puppy, Live at the Royal Albert Hall Best Dance/Electronic Album: Kaytranada, Bubba Best Dance Recording: Kaytranada, “10%”

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Sidney Bechet

Sidney Joseph Bechet (May 14, 1897 – May 14, 1959) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. He was one of the first important soloists in jazz, beating trumpeter Louis Armstrong to the recording studio by several months. His erratic temperament hampered his career, and not until the late 1940s did he earn wide acclaim.

Biography

Bechet was born in New Orleans in 1897 to a middle-class Creole of color family. His older brother, Leonard Victor Bechet, was a full-time dentist and a part-time trombonist and bandleader. Bechet learned several musical instruments that were kept around the house, mostly by teaching himself; he decided to specialize in the clarinet (which he played almost exclusively until about 1919). At the age of six, he started playing with his brother's band at a family birthday party, debuting his talents to acclaim. Later in his youth, Bechet studied with Lorenzo Tio, "Big Eye" Louis Nelson Delisle, and George Baquet.

Bechet played in many New Orleans ensembles using the improvisational techniques of the time (obbligatos with scales and arpeggios and varying the melody). He performed in parades with Freddie Keppard's brass band, the Olympia Orchestra, and in John Robichaux's dance orchestra. From 1911 to 1912, he performed with Bunk Johnson in the Eagle Band of New Orleans and in 1913–14 with King Oliver in the Olympia Band. From 1914 to 1917 he was touring and traveling, going as far north as Chicago and frequently performing with Freddie Keppard. In the spring of 1919, he traveled to New York City where he joined Will Marion Cook's Syncopated Orchestra. Soon after, the orchestra traveled to Europe; almost immediately upon arrival, they performed at the Royal Philharmonic Hall in London. The group was warmly received, and Bechet was especially popular. While in London, he discovered the straight soprano saxophone and developed a style unlike his clarinet tone. His saxophone sound could be described as emotional, reckless, and large. He often used a broad vibrato, similar to what was common among some New Orleans clarinetists at the time. On July 30, 1923, he began recording. The session was led by Clarence Williams, a pianist and songwriter, better known at that time for his music publishing and record producing. Bechet recorded "Wild Cat Blues" and "Kansas City Man Blues". "Wild Cat Blues" is in a ragtime style with four 16-bar themes, and "Kansas City Man Blues" is a 12-bar blues.

In 1919, Ernest Ansermet, a Swiss conductor of classical music, wrote a tribute to Bechet, one of the earliest (if not the first) to a jazz musician from the field of classical music, linking Bechet's music with that of Bach.

On September 15, 1925, Bechet and other members of the Revue Nègre, including Josephine Baker, sailed to Europe, arriving at Cherbourg, France, on September 22. The revue opened at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris on October 2. He toured Europe with various bands, reaching as far as Russia in mid-1926. In 1928, he led his small band at Chez Bricktop in Montmartre, Paris.

He was imprisoned in Paris for eleven months. In his autobiography, he wrote that he accidentally shot a woman when he was trying to shoot a musician who had insulted him. He had challenged the man to duel and said, "Sidney Bechet never plays the wrong chord." After his release, he was deported to New York, arriving soon after the stock market crash of 1929. He joined Noble Sissle's orchestra, which toured in Germany and Russia.

In 1932, Bechet returned to New York City to lead a band with Tommy Ladnier. The band, consisting of six members, performed at the Savoy Ballroom. He went on to play with Lorenzo Tio and also got to know trumpeter Roy Eldridge.

In 1938 "Hold Tight, Hold Tight (Want Some Seafood Mama)", commonly known as "Hold Tight", was composed by Bechet's guitarist Leonard Ware and two session singers with claimed contributions from Bechet himself. The song became known for its suggestive lyrics and then for a series of lawsuits over songwriter royalties.

In 1939, Bechet and the pianist Willie "The Lion" Smith led a group that recorded several early versions of what was later called Latin jazz, adapting traditional méringue, rhumba and Haitian songs to the jazz idiom. On July 28, 1940, Bechet made a guest appearance on the NBC Radio show The Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street, playing two of his showpieces ("Shake It and Break It" and "St. Louis Blues") with Henry Levine's Dixieland band. Levine invited Bechet into the RCA Victor recording studio (on 24th Street in New York City), where Bechet lent his soprano sax to Levine's traditional arrangement of "Muskrat Ramble". On April 18, 1941, as an early experiment in overdubbing at Victor, Bechet recorded a version of the pop song "The Sheik of Araby", playing six different instruments: clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, piano, bass, and drums. A hitherto unissued master of this recording was included in the 1965 LP Bechet of New Orleans, issued by RCA Victor as LPV-510. In the liner notes, George Hoeffer quoted Bechet:

I started by playing The Sheik on piano, and played the drums while listening to the piano. I meant to play all the rhythm instruments, but got all mixed up and grabbed my soprano, then the bass, then the tenor saxophone, and finally finished up with the clarinet.

In 1944, 1946, and 1953 he recorded and performed in concert with the Chicago jazz pianist and vibraphonist Max Miller, private recordings that are part of Miller's archive and have never been released. These concerts and recordings are described in John Chilton's biography Sidney Bechet: The Wizard of Jazz.

With jobs in music difficult to find, he opened a tailor shop with Ladnier. They were visited by musicians and played in the back of the shop. In the 1940s, Bechet played in several bands, but his financial situation did not improve until the end of that decade. By the end of the 1940s, Bechet had tired of struggling to make music in the United States. His contract with Jazz Limited, a Chicago-based record label, was limiting the events at which he could perform (for instance, the label would not permit him to perform at the 1948 Festival of Europe in Nice). He believed that the jazz scene in the United States had little left to offer him and was getting stale. In 1950 he moved to France, after his performance as a soloist at the Paris Jazz Fair caused a surge in his popularity in that country, where he easily found well-paid work. In 1951, he married Elisabeth Ziegler in Antibes.

In 1953, he signed a recording contract with Disques Vogue that lasted for the rest of his life. He recorded many hit tunes, including "Les Oignons", "Promenade aux Champs-Elysees", and the international hit "Petite Fleur". He also composed a classical ballet score in the late Romantic style of Tchaikovsky called La Nuit est sorcière ("The Night Is a Witch"). Some existentialists in France took to calling him le dieu ("the god").

Shortly before his death, Bechet dictated his autobiography, Treat It Gentle, to Al Rose, a record producer and radio host. He had worked with Rose several times in concert promotions and had a fractious relationship with him. Bechet's view of himself in his autobiography was starkly different from the one Rose knew. "The kindly old gentleman in his book was filled with charity and compassion. The one I knew was self-centered, cold, and capable of the most atrocious cruelty, especially toward women." Although embellished and frequently inaccurate, Treat It Gentle remains a staple account for the "insider's view of the New Orleans tradition."

Bechet died in Garches, near Paris, of lung cancer on May 14, 1959, his 62nd birthday, and is buried in a local cemetery.

Bechet played a jazz musician in three films, Serie Noire, L'Inspecteur connait la musique and, Quelle équipe!

His playing style was intense and passionate and had a wide vibrato. He was also known to be proficient at playing several instruments and a master of improvisation (both individual and collective). Bechet liked to have his sound dominate in a performance, and trumpeters found it difficult to play alongside him.

On June 25, 2019, The New York Times Magazine listed Sidney Bechet among hundreds of artists whose material was reportedly destroyed in the 2008 Universal fire.

Awards

DownBeat magazine Hall of Fame, 1968

Discography

Singles

"Texas Moaner Blues", with Louis Armstrong, 1924

"Cake Walkin' Babies from Home", with Red Onion Jazz Babies, 1925

"Got the Bench, Got the Park (But I Haven't Got You)", 1930

"Blues in Thirds", 1940

"Dear Old Southland", 1940

"Egyptian Fantasy", 1941

"Muskrat Ramble", 1944

"Blue Horizon", 1944

"Petite Fleur", 1959

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TOAST OF THE TOWN

“MGM’s 30th Anniversary Tribute” (S7;E23) ~ February 14, 1954

Directed by Robert Bleyer and John Moffitt

Ed Sullivan (Host) was a preeminent television variety show host who is best remembered for hosting his own show, at first titled “Toast of the Town” but later simply known as “The Ed Sullivan Show,” which became a staple of Sunday night viewing for millions of Americans from 1948 to 1971. As such, his name was often mentioned on “I Love Lucy” and Lucille Ball’s subsequent sitcoms. He introduced America to such entertainers as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and The Supremes. Sullivan entered icon status when he and his television show were worked into the plot of the Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie in 1960. The musical includes the song “Hymn for a Sunday Evening” which has a chorus that repeats Sullivan’s name in a choir-like harmony. Hope made an appearance in the 1964 film version. The theatre on Broadway in New York City where Sullivan did his weekly show was named after him in 1967. He died in 1974.

Dore Schary (Himself) was born Isadore Schary in Newark, New Jersey, in 1905. After working on Broadway he went to Hollywood were he eventually became head of MGM in 1948, ousting its founder Louis B. Mayer. He would helm the studio until 1956 and was in charge during Lucy and Desi’s filming of The Long, Long Trailer and Forever, Darling. In 1955 he was supposed to play himself on “I Love Lucy,” but backed out at the last moment and he was played by Phil Ober (Vivian Vance's husband) instead.  

The MGM Stars

Lucille Ball (Herself / Tacy Collini from The Long, Long Trailer) was born on August 6, 1911 in Jamestown, New York. She began her screen career in 1933 and was known in Hollywood as ‘Queen of the B’s’ due to her many appearances in ‘B’ movies. With Richard Denning, she starred in a radio program titled “My Favorite Husband” which eventually led to the creation of “I Love Lucy,” a television situation comedy in which she co-starred with her real-life husband, Latin bandleader Desi Arnaz. The program was phenomenally successful, allowing the couple to purchase what was once RKO Studios, re-naming it Desilu. When the show ended in 1960 (in an hour-long format known as “The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour”) so did Lucy and Desi’s marriage. In 1962, hoping to keep Desilu financially solvent, Lucy returned to the sitcom format with “The Lucy Show,” which lasted six seasons. She followed that with a similar sitcom “Here’s Lucy” co-starring with her real-life children, Lucie and Desi Jr., as well as Gale Gordon, who had joined the cast of “The Lucy Show” during season two. Before her death in 1989, Lucy made one more attempt at a sitcom with “Life With Lucy,” also with Gordon, which was not a success and was canceled after just 13 episodes.

Desi Arnaz (Himself / Nick Collini from The Long, Long Trailer) was born in Cuba in 1917 and immigrated to America as a youngster. He was a musician who married Lucille Ball in 1940 after meeting her on the set of 1939’s Too Many Girls, which he had done on stage in New York. In order to keep him ‘off the road’ Ball convinced producers to cast him as her husband in a new television project based on her radio show “My Favorite Husband.” The network was convinced. In 1951, Arnaz and Ball began playing Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, roles they would be identified with for the rest of their lives. The couple had two children together, Lucie and Desi Jr. In 1960, Ball and Arnaz divorced. Desi became a producer, responsible for such hits as “The Mothers-in-Law” (1967-69). He re-married in 1963. Desi Aranz died in 1986, just a few years before Ball.

Lucy and Desi enter to the tune of “The I Love Lucy Theme��.

Fred Astaire (Himself / Tom Bowen from Royal Wedding / Don Hewes from Easter Parade) was one of the most famous performers in Hollywood, known for his dancing, singing, and directing. He did four films with Lucille Ball between 1935 and 1945, three with his dance partner, Ginger Rogers. Astaire received an honorary Oscar in 1950.  He died in 1987 at age 88.

Ann Blyth (Herself / Kathie Ruder from The Student Prince) was nominated for an Oscar for her appearance in 1945's Mildred Pierce. Blyth was equally at home in musicals, a specialty of MGM.  

Cy Charisse (Herself) was born Tula Ellice Finklea in Amarillo, Texas. She was best known as a dancer in the MGM movie musicals of the 1950s. She did two films with Lucille Ball in the mid-1940s. She died in 2008 at age 86.

Van Johnson (Himself) co-starred in Too Many Girls (1940), the film that introduced Lucille Ball to Desi Arnaz. He was also seen with Lucy in the films Easy to Wed (1946) and the recently released Yours, Mine and Ours in 1968. He played himself on one of the most popular episodes of “I Love Lucy,” “The Dancing Star” (ILL S4;E27) as well as an episode of “The Lucy Show.” He starred in The Romance of Rosy Ridge (1947) and the 1954 film The Caine Mutiny. He died in 2008 at age 92.

Howard Keel (Himself / Adam from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers / Frank Butler from Annie Get Your Gun) was discovered by Oscar Hammerstein II during auditions for John Raitt’s replacement in Broadway’s Carousel in 1946. After that, he also went on to play Curly in Oklahoma! He is probably best remembered for his role in MGM’s Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), a film that was mentioned on “I Love Lucy.” On TV he played Clayton Farlow on “Dallas” (1981-91). His only acting appearance with Lucille Ball was on a 1969 episode of “Here's Lucy.” Keel died in 2004.

Gene Kelly (Himself / Don Lockwood from Singin' in the Rain) was an Oscar-winning performer who did four films with Lucille Ball between 1943 and 1967. In 1978 Lucille Ball was seen on the TV tribute special “Gene Kelly: An American in Pasadena.” In 1980, Kelly turned up on “Lucy Moves To NBC.”  A Hollywood legend for his effortless dancing, Kelly died in 1996 at age 83.

Ann Miller (Herself) was a performer best known for her singing and tap dancing in movie musicals, as well as her shapely legs.  It is said that she was discovered by Lucille Ball while doing a show at a nightclub in San Francisco. She subsequently did four films with Lucille Ball, including Too Many Girls (1940), the film that introduced Lucy to Desi Arnaz. Miller died in 2004 at age 80.

Walter Pidgeon (Himself / Frederick Alderson from Executive Suite) was a Canadian-born actor who was nominated for two Oscars in 1942 and 1943. He died in 1984 at age 87.

Jane Powell (Herself / Ellen Bowen from Royal Wedding) was best known for her role as Milly in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954). After 1957, her film roles disappeared and Powell began performing on stage.  

Debbie Reynolds (Herself) was nominated for an Oscar for playing The Unsinkable Molly Brown in 1964. Her first big hit was playing Kathy Selden in MGM's Singin' in the Rain in 1952. She died in 2016 at age 86.

Lana Turner (Herself) was one of Hollywood's most popular actresses and also a favorite of Fred Mertz. She was best known for her femme fatale roles. She was nominated for an Oscar in 1957 for Peyton Place. Turner was seen with Lucille Ball in Du Barry Was A Lady (1943). She died in 1995 at age 74.

Esther Williams (Herself / Eve Barrett from Neptune's Daughter) was an actress best known for her aquatic roles. Lucille Ball starred with Williams in Easy to Wed (1946) and Ziegfeld Follies (1945). Williams was mentioned on “I Love Lucy” in 1955.  

Also Appearing

Lionel Barrymore (Himself) was the patriarch of the Barrymore acting family of stage and screen. His most famous role was that of the nefarious banker Mr. Potter in It's A Wonderful Life (1946). Barrymore had difficulty walking later in life, which accounts for the fact that he does not enter with the other MGM stars in the opening number, and why he is discovered sitting in the screening room after the first clips segment.

Edmund Purdom (Prince Karl from The Student Prince) was an English-born actor who also appeared in MGM's Julius Caesar. Purdom holds the distinction of being the only personality to have their hand/footprints removed from the forecourt of Grauman's Chinese Theater because industry insiders felt the honor was too soon, having only done three credited films.  He spent his later life in Italy and died there in 2009.

Johnny Green (Himself, Conductor) was a composer and MGM's General Musical Director. He conducts the orchestra for the program.  

Julia Meade (Herself, Mercury Spokeswoman) became a household name showing off dream cars of the '50s like Lincoln and Mercury bedecked in evening dresses and strings of pearls, while describing the cars with perfectly manicured hands running up and down the upholstery. She died in 2016 at age 90.

ANNIVERSARY TRIVIA

To mark their 30th anniversary, MGM also had a ten-minute orchestral overture produced for symphony orchestra comprised of themes from eleven of their great musicals. Johnny Green conducted the overture, which was filmed in Cinemascope and in color to run along with their motion pictures in cinemas. 

MGM also issued a record album consisting of excerpts from the soundtracks of many of their musicals.  

MGM also hosted a press event with a small number of their stars which turned up on newsreels nationwide. Louis B. Mayer and Dore Schary shook hands in front of a large cake. 

TOAST OF THE TOWN 

After Ed Sullivan makes some welcoming remarks, the opening number introduces the celebrities, who get out of a white limousine and walk the red carpet, greeted by fans who shout their name and the cameras of the press. These celebrities included Lucy and Desi, who are the only couple introduced and the only ones only introduced by just their first names.  

Sullivan introduces MGM studio executive Dore Schary, who invites him to his private screening room. This is actually just an adjacent set on the soundstage. 

One year later, Schary was to play himself on an episode of “I Love Lucy,” but withdrew at the last moment. The role was taken by Vivian Vance's husband, Phil Ober. Some said that Schary was reluctant to do television as it was supplanting MGM's film attendance, but Schary's official reason was illness. Because Ricky Ricardo (like the Arnazes) would work for MGM, it made sense to mention Schary's name early in the Hollywood episodes. Lucy's forgetful mother, Mrs. McGillicuddy (Kathryn Card), often said “Who's Dore Schary?”  

In the screening room, Sullivan and Schary engage in some friendly banter (obviously read off teleprompters) in which Schary gets in a plug for MGM's upcoming film Julius Caesar directed by Joseph Mankewicz. Sullivan introduces a retrospect of MGM's first three decades, which includes a title card, and a film clip for the following movies:

THE BIG PARADE (1924) starring John Gilbert and Rene Adoree

BEN HUR (1925) starring Ramon Novarro and Francis X. Bushman

MIN AND BILL (1930) starring Wallace Beery and Marie Dressler

DINNER AT EIGHT (1933) starring Marie Dressler and Jean Harlow

MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY (1935) starring Charles Laughton and Clark Gable

SAN FRANCISCO (1936) starring Clark Gable and Jeanette MacDonald

BOYS TOWN (1938) starring Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy

GRAND HOTEL (1932) starring Greta Garbo and John Barrymore

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA (1935) starring Groucho Marx and Margaret Dumont

THE PHILADELPHIA STORY (1940) starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant

GONE WITH THE WIND (1939) staring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh

Sullivan adds that Gone With The Wind will be re-released in 1954. He mentions a few films that were not included in the clips: Mrs. Miniver, The Yearling, Battleground, Ivanhoe, Mogambo, Quo Vadis and Knights of the Roundtable.

Noticeable by its absence is The Wizard of Oz (1939) which (a lot like Lucille Ball herself) was only considered a classic after being seen repeatedly on television. The musical fantasy film was not aired on TV until 1956, two years after this program.  

When the tribute is over, Sullivan and Schary are joined in the screening room by Lionel Barrymore, the patriarch of the fabled Drew / Barrymore acting dynasty. Barrymore introduces a young singer named Debbie Reynolds, who, dressed in overalls in a backstage setting, performs a number called “Applause, Applause” which she sang in the 1953 MGM musical Give A Girl A Break.

Blooper Alert! After the number, when Sullivan and Schary are seen in front of the curtain, the audio cuts out and only slowly returns during their conversation.

Sullivan and Schary do a live promo for their sponsor, Mercury automobiles. Schary says that Mercury cars were prominently featured in their new film The Long, Long Trailer and screens a montage of clips from the Vincente Minnelli film. Although most of the clips are of the car (which towed the title trailer), there is one classic clip of Lucy trying to make dinner in the moving trailer and one of Desi singing – both stars doing what they did best. The film premiered four days after this program aired.

After the clips, Sullivan is standing in front of a brand new 1954 Mercury which contains Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in the front seat. (The car in the film was a 1953 model.)  Sullivan reminds the audience that he gave Lucy and Desi the Emmy Award for “I Love Lucy” sponsored by Philip Morris. Desi has a couple of lines; Lucille merely laughs.  

Blooper Alert: During the Mercury spot, Sullivan is looking into the wrong camera.  

Hearing orchestral music, Sullivan approaches Dore Schary who introduces Edmund Purdom and Ann Blyth doing a live scene from their upcoming film The Student Prince, which will be released in June 1954. Because Purdom's singing voice was dubbed by Mario Lanza in the finished film, he does not sing, although Blyth performs “Deep in My Heart, Dear.”  

Back in the screening room, Sullivan and Schary promote Ann Blyth's appearance in the upcoming MGM film Rosemarie. Schary presents a promo for the new film Executive Suite, which features William Holden, June Allyson, Barbara Stanwyck, Frederic March, Walter Pidgeon, Shelley Winters, Paul Douglas, Dean Jagger, and Nina Foch.  Douglas, Winters, and Douglas would all guest star in “Lucy” sitcoms.  

Schary introduces Howard Keel from the upcoming MGM musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Stepping into a barn setting, Keel becomes Adam, his character in the film, and along with his six 'brothers' sings “Sobbin' Women.” The film opened in July 1954. In March 1956 it was mentioned on “I Love Lucy.” 

Sullivan introduces the evening's conductor Johnny Green, and Jane Powell, who sings “The Jewel Song” from the opera Faust by Charles Gounod.

Back in the screening room, Schary introduces another round of clips, this time from famous MGM musicals:

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (1950) starring Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn and Louis Calhern singing “There's No Business Like Show Business” by Irving Berlin

NEPTUNE'S DAUGHTER (1949) starring Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban singing “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Frank Loesser

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (1952) starring Gene Kelly singing “Singin' in the Rain” by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed

ROYAL WEDDING (1951) starring Fred Astaire and Jane Powell singing “How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Loved You When You Know I've Been A Liar All My Life” by Burton Lane and Alan J. Lerner

BECAUSE YOU'RE MINE (1952) starring Mario Lanza and Doretta Morrow singing “Because You're Mine” by Nicholas Brodzsky and Sammy Cahn

EASTER PARADE (1948) starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire singing “Easter Parade” by Irving Berlin

Back in the screening room, Ed Sullivan informs the audience that the show is coming from the brand new CBS Television City in Hollywood.  Julia Meade shows the model of Television City.  This is the same model shown by Jack Benny on “Stars in the Eye” the show that celebrated the new studio in 1952.  It also featured Lucy and Desi.  Meade turns this segment into a live commercial for Mercury.  

Dore Schary introduces Lana Turner (backed up by Nick Anderson, John Erickson, Steve Forest, Edmond Purdom) who perform “A Great Lady Has an Interview,” by Roger Edens and Kay Thompson, a song sequence originally performed by Judy Garland in Ziegfeld Follies, a 1946 film that also starred Lucille Ball.  

Surrounded by the MGM stars, Sullivan and Schary say goodnight.

On This Date in Lucy History ~ February 14

"Don Juan and the Starlets" (ILL S4;E18) ~ February 14, 1955

“Lucy Dates Dean Martin” (TLS S4;E21) ~ February 14, 1966

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Four-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo is one of the greatest artists in international music today, a creative force with thirteen albums to her name.

Time Magazine has called her "Africa's premier diva". The BBC has included her in its list of the continent's 50 most iconic figures, and in 2011 The Guardian listed her as one of their Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World. Forbes Magazine has ranked Angelique as the first woman in their list of the Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa. She is the recent recipient of the prestigious 2015 Crystal Award given by the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the 2016 Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award, and the 2018 German Sustainability Award.

As a performer, her striking voice, stage presence and fluency in multiple cultures and languages have won respect from her peers and expanded her following across national borders. Kidjo has cross-pollinated the West African traditions of her childhood in Benin with elements of American R&B, funk and jazz, as well as influences from Europe and Latin America.

Angelique also travels the world advocating on behalf of children in her capacity as a UNICEF and OXFAM goodwill Ambassador. At the G7 Summit in 2019, President Macron of France named Kidjo as the spokesperson for the AFAWA initiative (Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa) to help close the financing gap for women entrepreneurs in Africa. She has also created her own charitable foundation, Batonga, dedicated to support the education of young girls in Africa.

After exploring the roads of Africa's diaspora — through Brazil, Cuba and The United States — and offering a refreshing and electrifying take on the Talking Heads album Remain In Light (called “Transformative” by the New York Times, “Visionary” by NPR Music, “Stunning” by Rolling Stone, and “one of the year’s most vibrant albums” by the Washington Post), the French-Beninese singer is now reflecting on an icon of the Americas, celebrated salsa singer Celia Cruz.

Kidjo’s album Celia (April 19 - Verve/Universal Music France) divests itself of the glamour to investigate the African roots of the Cuban-born woman who became the "Queen" of salsa. Celia was recorded in New York and Paris, produced by David Donatien and mixed by Russell Elevado (D’Angelo, Kamasi Washington). Over the course of 10 beloved songs from Cruz’s extensive catalog but with special focus on her work from the 1950s, Angelique’s voice soars in lockstep with a grand presentation of rhythmic touchstones that delve deep into the history of music from Africa and it’s influence on the music of Cuba. Each song celebrates this idea – from the tight afro-beat groove of “Baila Yemaja,” the high octane take on “Quimbara,” the frantic energy of “Bemba Colora” to “Oya Diosa,” a lushly orchestrated ballad.

Angélique’s interpretation of The Talking Heads’ classic 1980 album, Remain in Light, was recorded with superstar producer Jeff Bhasker (Kanye West, Rolling Stones, Beyoncé), taking classic songs such as "Crosseyed and Painless," "Once in a Lifetime," and "Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)" and reinterpreting them with electrifying rhythms, African guitars, and layered backing vocals.

Her star-studded album DJIN DJIN won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Album in 2008, and her album OYO was nominated for the same award in 2011. In January 2014 Angélique’s first book, a memoir titled Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music (Harper Collins) and her twelfth album, EVE (Savoy/429 Records), were released to critical acclaim. EVE later went on to win the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album in 2015, and her historic, orchestral album Sings with the Orchestre Philharmonique Du Luxembourg (Savoy/429 Records) won a Grammy for Best World Music Album in 2016.

Angelique has gone on to perform this genre-bending work with several international orchestras and symphonies including the Bruckner Orchestra, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and the Philharmonie de Paris. Her collaboration with Philip Glass, IFÉ: Three Yorùbá Songs, made its US debut to a sold out concert with the San Francisco Symphony in June 2015. In 2019, Angelique helped Philip Glass premiere his latest work, Symphony #12 “Lodger”, a symphonic re-imaging of the David Bowie album of the same name, at a sold out performance at the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In addition to performing this new orchestral concert, Angelique continues to tour globally performing the high-energy concert she’s become famous for with her four-piece band.

Source: Internet

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59th Annual Grammy Awards Winners Part 3

Notes

Best Album Notes

Sissle and Blake Sing Shuffle Along

The Complete Monument & Columbia Albums Collection

The Knoxville Sessions, 1929–1930: Knox County Stomp

Ork Records: New York, New York

Waxing The Gospel: Mass Evangelism & The Phonograph, 1890–1990

Ken Bloom & Richard Carlin, album notes writers (Eubie Blake & Noble Sissle)

Mikal Gilmore, album notes writer (Kris Kristofferson)

Ted Olson & Tony Russell, album notes writers (Various Artists)

Rob Sevier & Ken Shipley, album notes writers (Various Artists)

Richard Martin, album notes writer (Various Artists)

Historical

Best Historical Album

The Cutting Edge 1965–1966: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 12 (Collector's Edition)

Music of Morocco from the Library of Congress: Recorded By Paul Bowles, 1959

Ork Records: New York, New York

Vladimir Horowitz: The Unreleased Live Recordings 1966–1983

Waxing The Gospel: Mass Evangelism & the Phonograph, 1890–1990

Steve Berkowitz & Jeff Rosen, compilation producers; Mark Wilder, mastering engineer (Bob Dylan)

April G. Ledbetter, Steven Lance Ledbetter, Bill Nowlin & Philip D. Schuyler, compilation producers; Rick Fisher & Michael Graves, mastering engineers (Various Artists)

Rob Sevier & Ken Shipley, compilation producers; Jeff Lipton & Maria Rice, mastering engineers (Various Artists)

Bernard Horowitz, Andreas K. Meyer & Robert Russ, compilation producers; Andreas K. Meyer & Jeanne Montalvo, mastering engineers (Vladimir Horowitz)

Michael Devecka, Meagan Hennessey & Richard Martin, compilation producers; Michael Devecka, David Giovannoni, Michael Khanchalian & Richard Martin, mastering engineers (Various Artists)

Engineered Album

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical

Blackstar

Are You Serious

Dig In Deep

Hit N Run Phase Two

Undercurrent

David Bowie, Tom Elmhirst, Kevin Killen & Tony Visconti, engineers; Joe LaPorta, mastering engineer (David Bowie)

Tchad Blake & David Boucher, engineers; Bob Ludwig, mastering engineer (Andrew Bird)

Ryan Freeland, engineer; Kim Rosen, mastering engineer (Bonnie Raitt)

Booker T., Dylan Dresdow, Chris James, Prince & Justin Stanley, engineers; Dylan Dresdow, mastering engineer (Prince)

Shani Gandhi & Gary Paczosa, engineers; Paul Blakemore, mastering engineer (Sarah Jarosz)

Best Engineered Album, Classical

The Ghosts of Versailles

Dutilleux: Sur le même accord; Les Citations; Mystère de l'instant & Timbres, espace, mouvement

Reflections

Shadow of Sirius

Shostakovich: Under Stalin's Shadow – Symphonies Nos. 5, 8 & 9

Mark Donahue, Fred Vogler & David L Williams, engineers (James Conlon, Guanqun Yu, Joshua Guerrero, Patricia Racette, Christopher Maltman, Lucy Schaufer, Lucas Meachem, Los Angeles Opera Chorus and Orchestra)

Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, engineers (Ludovic Morlot & Seattle Symphony)

Morten Lindberg, engineer (Øyvind Gimse, Geir Inge Lotsberg & Trondheimsolistene)

Silas Brown & David Frost, engineers; Silas Brown

Shawn Murphy & Nick Squire, engineers; Tim Martyn, mastering engineer (Andris Nelsons & Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Producer

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

Greg Kurstin

Benny Blanco

Max Martin

Nineteen85

Ricky Reed

"Cheap Thrills" (Sia featuring Sean Paul)

"Hello" (Adele)

Love You to Death (Tegan and Sara)

"Million Years Ago" (Adele)

"Something in the Way You Move" (Ellie Goulding)

"Water Under the Bridge" (Adele)

"Cold Water" (Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber & MØ)

"Friends" (Francis and the Lights featuring Bon Iver)

"Kill Em with Kindness" (Selena Gomez)

"Love Yourself" (Justin Bieber)

"Luv" (Tory Lanez)

"Wild Love" (Cashmere Cat featuring The Weeknd & Francis and the Lights)

"Can't Stop the Feeling!" (Justin Timberlake)

"Dangerous Woman" (Ariana Grande)

"Into You" (Ariana Grande)

"Just Like Fire" (P!nk)

"Rise" (Katy Perry)

"Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" (Adele)

"Side to Side" (Ariana Grande featuring Nicki Minaj)

"For Free" (DJ Khaled featuring Drake)

"Hotline Bling" (Drake)

"Not Nice" (PartyNextDoor)

"One Dance" (Drake featuring Wizkid & Kyla)

"Rising Water" (James Vincent McMorrow)

Sept. 5th (dvsn)

"Too Good" (Drake featuring Rihanna)

We Move (James Vincent McMorrow)

"Better" (Meghan Trainor featuring Yo Gotti)

"Cruel World" (Phantogram)

"Girls Talk Boys" (5 Seconds of Summer)

"HandClap" (Fitz and The Tantrums)

"Me Too" (Meghan Trainor)

"No" (Meghan Trainor)

"Sober" (DJ Snake featuring JRY)

"You Don't Get Me High Anymore" (Phantogram)

Producer of the Year, Classical

David Frost

Blanton Alspaugh

Marina A. Ledin, Victor Ledin

Judith Sherman

Robina G. Young

Bach: The Cello Suites According to Anna Magdalena (Matt Haimovitz)

Bates: Anthology of Fantastic Zoology (Riccardo Muti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 5 (Jonathan Biss)

Brahms & Dvořák: Serenades (Boston Symphony Chamber Players)

Fitelberg: Chamber Works (ARC Ensemble)

Ispirare (Melia Watras)

Overtures To Bach (Matt Haimovitz)

Schoenberg: Kol Nidre; Shostakovich: Suite On Verses Of Michelangelo Buonarroti (Ildar Abdrazakov, Alberto Mizrahi, Riccardo Muti, Duain Wolfe, Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Chorus)

Shadow Of Sirius (Jerry F. Junkin & The University Of Texas Wind Ensemble)

The Aeolian Organ At Duke University Chapel (Christopher Jacobson)

Bolcom: Canciones De Lorca & Prometheus (René Barbera, Jeffrey Biegel, Carl St. Clair, Pacific Chorale & Pacific Symphony)

Brahms: The Four Symphonies (Leonard Slatkin & Detroit Symphony Orchestra)

Copland: Appalachian Spring Complete Ballet; Hear Ye! Hear Ye! (Leonard Slatkin & Detroit Symphony Orchestra)

Corigliano: The Ghosts of Versailles (James Conlon, Guanqun Yu, Joshua Guerrero, Patricia Racette, Christopher Maltman, Lucy Schaufer, Lucas Meachem, Los Angeles Opera Chorus & Orchestra)

Dvořák: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8 (Andrés Orozco-Estrada & Houston Symphony)

Dvořák: Symphony No. 6; Slavonic Dances (Andrés Orozoco-Estrada & Houston Symphony)

Floyd: Wuthering Heights (Joseph Mechavich, Heather Buck, Vale Rideout, Susanne Mentzer, Kelly Markgraf, Georgia Jarman, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra & Florentine Opera Company)

Friedman: Original Piano Compositions (Joseph Banowetz)

Moszkowski: From Foreign Lands (Martin West & San Francisco Ballet Orchestra)

American First Sonatas (Cecile Licad)

Berlin: This Is The Life! (Rick Benjamin & Paragon Ragtime Orchestra)

Centennial Commissions, Vol. II (Charles Neidich & Pro Arte Quartet)

Gernsheim & Brahms: Piano Quintets (Reiko Uchida & Formosa Quartet)

Latin American & Spanish Masterpieces For Flute & Piano (Stephanie Jutt)

Similar Motion (Momenta Quartet)

Tchaikovsky: Complete Works For Violin & Orchestra (Jennifer Koh, Alexander Vedernikov & Odense Symphony Orchestra)

Tower: String Quartets Nos. 3-5 & Dumbarton Quintet (Miami String Quartet)

Johnson: Considering Matthew Shepard (Craig Hella Johnson & Conspirare)

Lutosławski: Concerto For Orchestra; Brahms: Piano Quartet (Miguel Harth-Bedoya & Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra)

Mozart: Keyboard Music, Vols. 8 & 9 (Kristian Bezuidenhout)

Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 5 (Vadym Kholodenko, Miguel Harth-Bedoya & Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra)

A Wondrous Mystery – Renaissance Choral Music for Christmas (Stile Antico)

Remixer

Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical

"Tearing Me Up" (RAC Remix)

'"Cali Coast" (Psionics Remix)

"Heavy Star Movin'" (staRo Remix)

"Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five" (Timo Maas & James Teej Remix)

"Only" (Kaskade × Lipless Remix)

"Wide Open" (Joe Goddard Remix)

André Allen Anjos, remixer (Bob Moses)

Josh Williams, remixer (Soul Pacific)

staRo, remixer (The Silver Lake Chorus)

Timo Maas & James Teej, remixers (Paul McCartney & Wings)

Kaskade & Lipless, remixer (Ry X)

Joe Goddard, remixer (The Chemical Brothers)

Surround Sound

Best Surround Sound Album

Dutilleux: Sur le même accord; Les Citations; Mystère de l'instant & Timbres, espace, mouvement

Johnson: Considering Matthew Shephard

Maja S.K. Ratkje: And Sing ...

Primus & The Chocolate Factory

Reflections

Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, surround mix engineers; Dmitriy Lipay, surround mastering engineer; Dmitriy Lipay, surround producer (Ludovic Morlot & Seattle Symphony)

Brad Michel, surround mix engineer; Brad Michel, surround mastering engineer; Robina G. Young, surround producer (Craig Hella Johnson & Conspirare)

Morten Lindberg, surround mix engineer; Morten Lindberg, surround mastering engineer; Morten Lindberg, surround producer (Maja S.K. Ratkje, Cikada & Oslo Sinfonietta)

Les Claypool, surround mix engineer; Stephen Marcussen, surround mastering engineer; Les Claypool, surround producer (Primus)

Morten Lindberg, surround mix engineer; Morten Lindberg, surround mastering engineer; Morten Lindberg, surround producer (Øyvind Gimse, Geir Inge Lotsberg & Trondheimsolistene)

Classical

Best Orchestral Performance

Shostakovich: Under Stalin's Shadow – Symphonies Nos. 5, 8 & 9

Bates: Works for Orchestra

Ibert: Orchestral Works

Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 In B-flat major, Op. 100

Rouse: Odna Zhizn; Symphonies 3 & 4; Prospero's Rooms

Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor (San Francisco Symphony)

Neeme Järvi, conductor (Orchestre de la Suisse Romande)

Mariss Jansons, conductor (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra)

Alan Gilbert, conductor (New York Philharmonic)

Best Opera Recording

Corigliano: The Ghosts of Versailles

Handel: Giulio Cesare

Higdon: Cold Mountain

Mozart: Le Nozze De Figaro

Szymanowski: Król Roger

James Conlon, conductor; Joshua Guerrero, Christopher Maltman, Lucas Meachem, Patricia Racette, Lucy Schaufer & Guanqun Yu, soloists; Blanton Alspaugh, producer (Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and Chorus)

Giovanni Antonini, conductor; Cecilia Bartoli, Philippe Jaroussky, Andreas Scholl & Anne-Sofie von Otter, soloists; Samuel Theis, producer (Il Giardino Armonico)

Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor; Emily Fons, Nathan Gunn, Isabel Leonard & Jay Hunter Morris, soloists; Elizabeth Ostrow, producer (The Santa Fe Opera Orchestra; Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Program for Singers)

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor; Thomas Hampson, Christiane Karg, Luca Pisaroni & Sonya Yoncheva, soloists; Daniel Zalay, producer (Chamber Orchestra of Europe; Vocalensemble Rastatt)

Antonio Pappano, conductor; Georgia Jarman, Mariusz Kwiecień & Saimir Pirgu, soloists; Jonathan Allen, producer (Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House; Royal Opera Chorus)

Best Choral Performance

Penderecki Conducts Penderecki, Volume 1

Himmelrand

Janáček: Glagolitic Mass

Lloyd: Bonhoeffer

Steinberg: Passion Week

Krzysztof Penderecki, conductor; Henryk Wojnarowski, choir director (Nikolay Didenko, Agnieszka Rehlis & Johanna Rusanen, soloists; Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, orchestra; Warsaw Philharmonic Choir, choir)

Elisabeth Holte, conductor (Marianne Reidarsdatter Eriksen, Ragnfrid Lie & Matilda Sterby, soloists; Inger-Lise Ulsrud, accompanist; Uranienborg Vokalensemble, choir)

Edward Gardner, conductor; Håkon Matti Skrede, chorus master (Susan Bickley, Gábor Bretz, Sara Jakubiak & Stuart Skelton, soloists; Thomas Trotter, accompanist; Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, orchestra; Bergen Cathedral Choir, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegium Musicum & Edvard Grieg Kor, choirs)

Donald Nally, conductor (Malavika Godbole, John Grecia, Rebecca Harris & Thomas Mesa, soloists; The Crossing, ensemble)

Steven Fox, conductor (The Clarion Choir)

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance

Steve Reich

Fitelberg: Chamber Works

Reflections

Serious Business

Trios fom Our Homelands

Spektral Quartet

ARC Ensemble

Øyvind Gimse, Geir Inge Lotsberg & Trondheimsolistene

Third Coast Percussion

Lincoln Trio

Best Classical Instrumental Solo

Daugherty: Tales of Hemingway

Adams, J.: Scheherazade.2

Dvorák: Violin Concerto & Romance; Suk: Fantasy

Mozart: Keyboard Music, Vols. 8 & 9

1930's Violin Concertos, Vol. 2

Zuill Bailey; Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor (Nashville Symphony)

Leila Josefowicz; David Robertson, conductor (Chester Englander; St. Louis Symphony)

Christian Tetzlaff; John Storgårds, conductor (Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra)

Kristian Bezuidenhout

Gil Shaham; Stéphane Denève, conductor (The Knights & Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra)

Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

Schumann & Berg

Shakespeare Songs

Monteverdi

Mozart: The Weber Sisters

Verismo

Dorothea Röschmann; Mitsuko Uchida, accompanist

Ian Bostridge; Antonio Pappano, accompanist (Michael Collins, Elizabeth Kenny, Lawrence Power & Adam Walker)

Magdalena Kožená; Andrea Marcon, conductor (David Feldman, Michael Feyfar, Jakob Pilgram & Luca Tittoto; La Cetra Barockorchester Basel)

Sabine Devieilhe; Raphaël Pichon, conductor (Pygmalion)

Anna Netrebko; Antonio Pappano, conductor (Yusif Eyvazov; Coro Dell'Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Cecilia; Orchestra Dell'Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Cecilia)

Best Classical Compendium

Daugherty: Tales of Hemingway; American Gothic; Once Upon a Castle

Gesualdo

Vaughan Williams: Discoveries

Wolfgang: Passing Through

Zappa: 200 Motels

Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor; Tim Handley, producer

Tõnu Kaljuste, conductor; Manfred Eicher, producer

Martyn Brabbins, conductor; Ann McKay, producer

Judith Farmer & Gernot Wolfgang, producers

The Suites – Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor; Frank Filipetti & Gail Zappa, producers

Best Contemporary Classical Composition

Daugherty: Tales of Hemingway

Bates: Anthology of Fantastic Zoology

Higdon: Cold Mountain

Theofanidis: Bassoon Concerto

Winger: Conversations with Nijinsky

Michael Daugherty, composer (Zuill Bailey, Giancarlo Guerrero & Nashville Symphony)

Mason Bates, composer (Riccardo Muti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra)

Jennifer Higdon, composer; Gene Scheer, librettist

Christopher Theofanidis, composer (Martin Kuuskmann, Barry Jekowsky & Northwest Sinfonia)

C. F. Kip Winger, composer (Martin West & San Francisco Ballet Orchestra)

Music Video/Film

Best Music Video

"Formation" – Beyoncé

"River" – Leon Bridges

"Up & Up" – Coldplay

"Gosh" – Jamie XX

"Upside Down & Inside Out" – OK Go

Melina Matsoukas, video director; Candice Dragonas, Juliette Larthe, Nathan Scherrer & Inga Veronique, video producers

Miles Jay, video director; Dennis Beier, Allison Kunzman & Saul Levitz, video producers

Vania Heymann & Gal Muggia, video directors; Candice Dragonas, Juliette Larthe, Nathan Scherrer & Natan Schottenfels, video producers

Romain Gavras, video director; Iconoclast, video producers

Damian Kulash Jr. & Trish Sie, video directors; Melissa Murphy & John O'Grady, video producers

Best Music Film

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week The Touring Years – (The Beatles)

I'll Sleep When I'm Dead – Steve Aoki

Lemonade – Beyoncé

The Music of Strangers – Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble

American Saturday Night: Live From The Grand Ole Opry – (Various Artists)

Ron Howard, video director; Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Scott Pascucci & Nigel Sinclair, video producers

Justin Krook, video director; Brent Almond, Matt Colon, David Gelb, Ryan Kavanaugh, Michael Theanne, Happy Walters & Matthew Weaver, video producers

Beyoncé Knowles Carter & Kahlil Joseph, video directors; Ed Burke, Steve Pamon, Todd Tourso, Dora Melissa Vargas, Erinn Williams & Beyoncé Knowles Carter, video producer

Morgan Neville, video director; Caitrin Rogers, video producer

George J. Flanigen IV, video director; Steve Buchanan, John Burke & Lindsey Clark, Robert Deaton, Pete Fisher & George J. Flanigen IV, video producers

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200 + 1: The Music Of 2016

Africaine 808, Basar   [Golf Channel Recordings] Africans With Mainframes [Heiroglyphic Being + Noleian Reusse], K.M.T.   [Soul Jazz] Afro-Haitian Experimental Orchestra, Afro-Haitian Experimental Orchestra   [Glitterbeat] Alpha 606, Afro-Cuban Electronics   [Interdimensional Transmissions] Oren Ambarchi, Hubris   [Editions Mego] Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society, Real Enemies   [New Amsterdam] A$AP Ferg, Always Strive And Prosper   [RCA] Asda, The Abyss   [NoCorner] Atlantis Jazz Ensemble, Oceanic Suite   [Marlow Records] Audacity, Hyper Vessels   [Suicide Squeeze] Babyfeather, “BBF” Hosted By DJ Escrow   [Hyperdub] Azealia Banks, Slay-Z   [self-released] Kenny Barron Trio, Book Of Intuition   [Impulse!] Beekman, Beekman Vol. 2   [Ropeadope] Bent Shapes, Wolves Of Want   [Slumberland] Beyoncé, Lemonade   [Parkwood Entertainment] Big Ups, Before A Million Universes   [Exploding In Sound] BJ The Chicago Kid, In My Mind   [Motown/UMG] Black Bombaim & Peter Brotzmann   [Shhpuma] Black Milk & Nat Turner, The Rebellion Sessions   [Computer Ugly] Carla Bley/Andy Sheppard/Steve Swallow, Andando El Tiempo   [ECM] Jane Ira Bloom, Early Americans   [Outline] Bombino, Azel   [Partisan Records] Brookzill!, Throwback To The Future   [Tommy Boy]

Danny Brown, Atrocity Exhibition   [Warp] Jaimeo Brown Transcendence, Work Songs   [Motema Music] Taylor Ho Bynum, Enter The PlusTet   [Firehouse 12] Uri Caine Trio, Calibrated Thickness   [816 Music] Will Calhoun, Celebrating Elvin Jones   [Motema] Car Seat Headrest, Teens Of Denial   [Matador] Causa Sui, Return to Sky   [El Paraiso] Cavern of Anti-Matter, void beats/invocation trex   [Duophonic] Chance The Rapper, Coloring Book   [self-released] The Chicago Plan, The Chicago Plan, [Clean Feed] Chimurenga Renaissance, Girlz With Gunz   [Glitterbeat] Brandy Clark, Big Day In A Small Town   [Warner Bros.] The Coathangers, Nosebleed Weekend   [Suicide Squeeze] Avishai Cohen, Into The Silence   [ECM] Leonard Cohen, You Want It Darker   [Sony] Kweku Collins, Nat Love   [Closed Sessions] Frankie Cosmos, Next Thing   [Bayonet Records] Andrew Cyrille Quartet, The Declaration Of Musical Independence   [ECM] Damana (Dag Magnus Narvesen Octet), Cornua Copiae   [Clean Feed] The Dead C, Trouble   [Ba Da Bing!] Deap Vally, Femejism   [Nevado Music] Death Grips, Bottomless Pit   [Third Worlds] Debo Band, Ere Gobez   [FPE Records] Jack DeJohnette, In Movement   [ECM] Olegario Diaz, Aleph In Chromatic   [SteepleChase]

Whit Dickey / Kirk Knuffke, Fierce Silence   [Clean Feed] DJ Rude One, ONEderful   [2RBR] Pierre Dorge & New Jungle Orchestra, Ubi Zaa [SteepleChase] Dave Douglas, Dada People   [Greenleaf] Dre Hocevar, Transcendental Within The Sphere Of Indivisible Remainder   [Clean Feed] Mark Dresser Seven, Sedimental You   [Clean Feed] Dressy Bessy, Kingsized   [Yep Roc Records] Drive-By Truckers, American Band   [ATO Records] Earprint, Earprint   [Endectomorph] Harris Eisenstadt, Old Growth Forest   [Clean Feed] Eskimeaux, Year Of The Rabbit   [Double Double Whammy] Family Atlantica, Cosmic Unity   [Soundway] The Field, The Follower   [Kompakt] Fire!, She Sleeps She Sleeps   [Rune Grammofon] Flatbush Zombies, 3001: A Laced Odyssey   [Glorious Dead Recordings] Zélia Fonseca, O Terceiro Olho da Abelha   9Yellowbird] Michael Formanek / Ensemble Kolossus, The Distance   [ECM] Daniel Freedman, Imagine That   [Anzic Records] Free Nelson MandoomJazz, The Organ Grinder   [RareNoise] Fruit Bats, Absolute Loser   [Easy Sound Recording Company] Robbie Fulks, Upland Stories   [Bloodshot] Ras G, The El-Aylien Tapes   [Leaving Records] Gambari Band, Kokuma   [Membran Media] Giant Peach, Tarantula   [Don Giovanni Records] Bob Gluck [etc], Infinite Spirit: Revisiting Music Of The Mwandishi Band   [self-released]

GoGo Penguin, Man Made Object   [Decca Records France] Brian Groder Trio, R Train On The D Line   [Latham Records] Los Hacheros, Bambulaye   [Jacob Plasse] Charlie Haden/Liberation Music Orchestra, Time/Life   [Impulse!] Mary Halvorson Octet, Away With You   [Firehouse 12] Handsome Family, Unseen   [Loose Music] PJ Harvey, The Hope Six Demolition Project   [Island] Alexander Hawkins & Evan Parker, Leaps In Leicester   [Clean Feed] The Heliocentrics, From The Deep   [Now-Again Records] The Fred Hersch Trio, Sunday Night At The Vanguard   [Palmetto] Hinds, Leave Me Alone   [Mom + Pop] Anna Högberg Attack, Anna Högberg Attack   [Omlott] Homeboy Sandman, Kindness For Weakness   [Stones Throw] HXLT, HXLT   [Def Jam] The I Don’t Cares, Wild Stab   [Dry Wood Music] Ethan Iverson, The Purity Of The Turf   [Criss Cross] Jigmastas, Resurgence Resurgence   [BBE] Julie Ruin, Hit Reset   [Hardly Art] Ka, Honor Killed The Samurai   [Iron Works] Matthew Shipp/Bobby Kapp, Cactus   [Northern Spy] Kaytranada, 99.9%   [XL] Allan Kingdom, Northern Lights   [So Cold Records] Aly Keïta, Kalo-Yele   [Intakt Records] Kel Assouf, Tikounen   [Igloo Records] Alicia Keys, Here   [RCA]

The Knocks, 55   [Big Beat Records] Kirk Knuffke [& Jesse Stacken], Satie   [SteepleChase] Konono No. 1, Konono No. 1 Meets Batida   [Crammed Discs] Kool A.D., Official   [self-released] Glenn Kotche / So Percussion, Drumkit Quartets   [Cantaloupe Music] Krakauer’s Ancestral Groove, Checkpoint   [Table Pounding Records] Julian Lage, Arclight   [Mack Avenue] La Sera, Music For Listening To Music To   [Polyvinyl Record Co.] Lady Gaga, Joanne   [Interscope] Kendrick Lamar, untitled unmastered   [Aftermath/Interscope] Law Holt, City   [Soulpunk] Okkyung Lee / Christian Marclay, Amalgam   [Northern Spy] Steve Lehman/Sélébéyone, Sélébéyone   [Pi] Jinx Lennon, Past Pupils Stay Sane   [Septic Tiger] Jinx Lennon, Magic Bullets Of Madness To Uplift Grief Magnets   [Septic Tiger] James Brandon Lewis Trio, No Filter   [BNS] L’Orange & Mr Lif, Life & Death Of Scenery   [Mello Music] Baaba Maal, Traveller   [Knitting Factory] Luísa Maita, Fio da Memória   [Cumbancha] Mantra Percussion / Michael Gordon: Timber Remixed   [Cantaloupe Music] Milton Marsh, The Music Of Milton Marsh Revisited Vol. 1   [Alankara Records] Leyla McCalla, A Day For The Hunter, A Day For The Prey   [JazzVillage] Lori McKenna, The Bird & The Rifle   [CN Records] Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom, Otis Was A Polar Bear   [Royal Potato Family] Nick Millevoi, Desertion   [Shhpuma Records]

Mr Fingers, Outer Acid EP   [Alleviated] Mr. Lif, Don’t Look Down   [Mello Music Group] Moksha, Beauty Of An Arbitrary Moment   [Jazzland] Heraldo do Monte, Heraldo do Monte   [Biscoito Fino] Moodymann, DJ-Kicks   [!K7 Records] Clara Moreno, Samba Esquema Novo De Novo   [Far Out] Maren Morris, Hero   [Sony] Murray, Allen & Carrrington Power Trio, Perfection   [Motema] Roy Nathanson & Friends, Nearness And You: Duets And Improvisations   [Clean Feed] Willie Nelson, Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin   [Sony] Nisennenmondai, #N/A, [On-U Sound] No Em Pingo D’Agua, Sambatologia   [Biscoito Fino] Nots, Cosmetic   [Goner] NxWorries, Yes Lawd!   [Stones Throw] Frank Ocean, Blond   [Boys Don’t Cry] Aruan Ortiz Trio, Hidden Voices   [Intakt Records] Anderson .Paak, Malibu   [Steel Wool / OBE] Jeff Parker, New Breed   [International Anthem] Aaron Parks, Groovements   [Sundance] Parquet Courts, Human Performance   [Rough Trade] Florian Pellissier Quintet, Cap De Bonne Esperance   [Heavenly Sweetness] Luis Perdomo, Spirits & Warriors   [Criss Cross Jazz] Pet Shop Boys, Super   [x2 Recordings] Ralph Peterson, Triangular III   [Onyx/Truth Revolution] Richard Poole / Marilyn Crispell / Gary Peacock, In Motion   [Intakt]

Margo Price, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter   [Third Man Records] Psychic TV, Alienist   [Dais Records] Punkt3, Ordnung Herrscht   [Clean Feed] Quantic Presents Flowering Inferno, 1000 Watts   [Tru Thoughts] Isaiah Rashad, The Sun’s Tirade   [Top Dawg] Joshua Redman & Brad Mehldau, Nearness   [Nonesuch] Renegades Of Jazz, Moyo Wangu   [Agogo] Eric Revis Trio [w/ Kris Davis and Gerald Cleaver], Crowded Solitudes   [Clean Feed] Rhythm Future Quartet, Travels    [Rhythm Future Quartet] Rihanna, Anti   [Westbury Road Entertainment] Jim Rotondi, Dark Blue   [Smoke Sessions] Rudy Royston, Rise Of Origin   [Greenleaf] Roswell Rudd, Jamie Saft, Trevor Dunn, Balázs Pándi, Strength & Power   [RareNoise] Wanda Sá, Cá entre nós   [Fina Flor] Sao Paulo Underground, Cantos Invisiveis   [Cuneiform] Savages, Adore Life   [Matador] Scarcity Of Tanks, Ringleader Lies   [Total Life] Mikael Seifu, Zelalem   [RVNG Intl.] Noura Mint Seymali, Arbina   [Glitterbeat] Shabaka & The Elders, Wisdom Of Ancestors   [Brownswood] Paul Simon, Stranger To Stranger   [Concord] Sleigh Bells, Jessica Rabbit   [Torn Clean] Wadada Leo Smith, America’s National Parks   [Cuneiform] Sneaks, Gymnastics   [Merge] Snowboy & The Latin Section, New York Afternoon   [Mark Cotgrove]

Elza Soares, The Woman at the End of the World   [Mais Um Discos] Solange, A Seat At The Table   [Columbia] Sonzeira, Tam Tam Tam Reimagined   [Brownswood] So Pitted, neo   [Sub Pop] Vince Staples, Prima Donna   [Def Jam] Robert Stillman, Rainbow   [self-released] Sturgill Simpson, A Sailor’s Guide To Earth   [Atlantic] Sun Ra / Merzbow, Strange City   [Cold Spring] Swet Shop Boys, Cashmere   [Customs] Tegan And Sara, Love You To Death   [Warner Bros] The Thermals, We Disappear   [Saddle Creek] Thug Entrancer, Arcology   [Kemado/Mexican Summer] A Tribe Called Quest, We got it from Here...Thank You 4 Your service   [Epic] Trio Da Paz [Lubambo/Matta/Fonseca], 30   [Zoho Music] Ukandanz, Awo   [Atypeek Music] Caetano Veloso & Gilberto Gil, Dois Amigos, Um Seculo De Musica David Virelles, Antenna EP   [ECM] Dan Weiss, Sixteen: Drummers Suite   [Pi Recordings] Kanye West, The Life Of Pablo   [self-released] Waco Brothers, Going Down In History   [Bloodshot] Greg Ward, Touch My Beloved’s Thought   [Greenleaf Music] Warehouse, super low   [Bayonet] White Lung, Paradise   [Domino Recording Co] Wussy, Forever Sounds   [Shake It Records] Eri Yamamoto Trio, Life   [AUM Fidelity] La Yegros, Magnetismo   [Soundway] Yoni & Getti, Testarossa   [Joyful Noise]

-- jazz, pop, avant: a jumping off point for explorations. 

[jezfletcher]

1000 Albums, 2019: The Top Tracks

As always, I’m going to present my list of top tracks here without commentary. I find there’s less to talk about in individual tracks, and also I’ve run out of energy after writing up my top albums. But the order is well thought out here—in fact, I probably put more effort into ordering these correctly than I did my albums.

I’m really just cataloguing these here for my own purposes, and so that Sam and I can compare lists, but there’s a playlist at the bottom if you want to check these out.

Anyway, here we go: the countdown from #10 to #1 of the year:

150. Polkadot Stingray - Ichidaiji (Japanese pop rock)

149. Perry Farrell - Let’s All Pray For This World (post punk)

148. Jesse Palter - TMI (Wouldn’t You Like To Know) (soul)

147. 3 One Oh - Eyes On You (pop rock)

146. Emily Reo - Phosphenes (dreampop)

145. Sigrid - Don't Feel Like Crying (dance pop)

144. Plastic Mermaid - Floating in a Vacuum (dreampop)

143. Big Data - See Through (electro industrial)

142. MIYAVI - No Sleep Til Tokyo (dance punk)

141. The East Pointers - Wintergreen (trad folk)

140. Palehound - Urban Drip (indie rock)

139. Ronnie Tibbs - Sunlight (electropop)

138. Lindsey Stirling feat. Elle King  - The Upside (classical crossover)

137. Montaigne - CHANGE (pop)

136. Friendly Fires - Can’t Wait Forever (nu disco)

135. Black Violin - A Way Home (RnB)

134. harumakigohan - Aster (Japanese vocaloid chip pop)

133. Cassadee Pope - One More Red Light (pop country)

132. Calliope Musicals - Cosmic Poison Arrow (circus carnival psychedelia)

131. Kyle Craft & Showboat Honey - Buzzkill Caterwaul (glam rock)

130. The Infamous Stringdusters - Planets (bluegrass)

129. Mika - The Sound of an Orchestra (pop)

128. Flor - White Noise (indie pop)

127. Versengold - Der Tag, an dem die Götter sich betranken (Pagan folk)

126. The Head and the Heart - Brenda (indie folk rock)

125. Ra Ra Riot - Bitter Conversation (pop rock)

124. Mindy Gledhill - Boo Hoo! (folk pop)

123. Mika - Stay High (pop)

122. I Know Leopard - Evergreen (dreampop)

121. Tredici Bacci - Felicity Grows (Bacharach-channelling art pop)

120. !!! - Serbia Drums (dance punk)

119. Small Talks - Honeydew (indie rock)

118. Royal Teeth - Rivalry (indie pop)

117. Sound of Ceres - Fire Lily (dreampop)

116. Robert Ellis - When You’re Away (trad rock)

115. Sleepwalkers - I Can’t Wait (indie pop)

114. Bleached - Hard To Kill (garage rock)

113. Keane - Stupid Things (soft rock)

112. LukHash - Cassette (chip pop)

111. Stealing Sheep - Girl (experimental pop)

110. PinocchioP - Mei Mei (Japanese vocaloid chip pop)

109. Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band - Caberfae Peaks (jazz fusion)

108. Overcoats - The Fool (indie pop)

107. Rvby My Dear - 10:17 (dreampop)

106. BABYMETAL - Shanti Shanti Shanti (J-pop metal)

105. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Fishing For Fishies (boogie rock)

104. Slayyyter - E-Boy (experimental pop)

103. Holy Ghost! - Slow Burn (nu disco)

102. AURORA - Animal (dreampop)

101. MM9 - When It Kills You (electro industrial)

100. CHAI - THIS IS CHAI (Japanese psych punk)

99. Mono Mind - Sugar Rush (indie pop)

98. The Rocket Summer - Peace Signs (indie rock)

97. MisterWives - Find My Way Home (indie pop)

96. Bruce Hornsby - Take You There (Misty) (orchestral rock)

95. Lana Del Rey - Doin’ Time (psychedelic pop)

94. The Soft Cavalry - The Ever Turning Wheel (dreampop)

93. Andy Black - Westwood Road (pop rock)

92. The Cat Empire - Adelphia (Latin rock)

91. Maps - New Star (dreampop)

90. Kim Petras feat. SOPHIE - 1,2,3 Dayz Up (experimental pop)

89. The Avett Brothers - New Woman’s World (alt country)

88. Of Monsters And Men - Róróró (folk pop)

87. Jade Bird - I Get No Joy (pop rock)

86. Big Wreck - Give Us A Smile (alt rock)

85. Caravan Palace - Supersonics (electroswing)

84. The Western Den - Company (experimental folk)

83. Marika Hackman - Come Undone (alt folk-rock)

82. Kyle Craft & Showboat Honey - She’s Lily Riptide (glam rock)

81. Galactic feat. Boyfriend - Dance At My Funeral (jam rock)

80. BAILEN - Bottle It Up (pop rock)

79. Joyero - Steepest Stairs (experimental pop)

78. Runaway June - The Trouble With This Town (pop country)

77. Vesper Wood - Descend (dark folk)

76. Jadu Heart - Forgotten Ghosts (dreampop)

75. Attaboy - Giving Up The Fight (electropop)

74. AURORA - The Seed (dreampop)

73. AJR - Birthday Party (indie pop)

72. Lady Antebellum - Alright (pop country)

71. Bossy Love - Up All Over Me (bouncestep)

70. The Twang - Went Walking (alt rock)

69. Vampire Weekend - Stranger (indie rock)

68. Biffy Clyro - The Modern Leper (A Celebration of Frightened Rabbit) (indie rock)

67. Blanck Mass - Hush Money (electro industrial)

66. ヨルシカ - だから僕は音楽を辞めた (日本オの インディーロック)

65. Chris Farren - Domain Lapse (indie pop)

64. Polkadot Stingray - Uchoten (Japanese jazz rock)

63. Jade Bird - Love Has All Been Done Before (pop rock)

62. The Faint - Life’s A Joke (electropop)

61. The New Pornographers - The Surprise Knock (indie rock)

60. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds - This Is The Place (pop rock)

59. Boy & Bear - Suck On Light (indie folk rock)

58. Warmland - Sweet & Sour (indie pop)

57. Salvatore Ganacci - Cake (electro house)

56. Bang Bang Romeo - Over My Dead Body (rock and/or roll)

55. Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer - Looking Forward To Leaving (chap hop)

54. Bleached - Somebody Dial 911 (garage rock)

53. Telekinesis - Suburban Streetlight Drunk (power pop)

52. Gaby Moreno & Van Dyke Parks - The Immigrants (baroque pop)

51. The LaFontaines - Anything At All (Scottish hiphop)

50. La Casa Azul - Podría Ser Peor (Spanish nu disco)

49. Geowulf - Lonely (pop rock)

48. IDER - Mirror (folk pop)

47. Cold Water Company - Brothers (trad folk)

46. Kishi Bashi - Summer of ‘42 (psychedelic pop)

45. Little Big - I’m OK (funeral rave)

44. Keane - Love Too Much (pop rock)

43. Cage The Elephant - Skin & Bone (indie rock)

42. Biffy Clyro - All Singing And All Dancing (indie pop rock)

41. Holly Herndon - Eternal (experimental electronica)

40. MISSIO - Rad Drugz (electro rock)

39. Royal Republic - Can’t Fight The Disco (dance rock)

38. Thomas Rhett - Up (pop country)

37. dodie - She (indie folk)

36. Bang Bang Romeo - Cemetery (rock and/or roll)

35. New Found Glory - This Is Me (pop punk cover of yes that song from The Greatest Showman, trust me it works)

34. Charlotte Gainsbourg - Such a Remarkable Day (electro chanson)

33. Liam Gallagher - One of Us (alt rock)

32. Broods - Peach (indie pop)

31. NEEDSHES - Truth Power (Uzbek art rock)

30. Vampire Weekend - This Life (indie rock)

29. Marshmello feat. Chvrches - Here With Me (EDM pop)

28. The Magpie Salute - In Here (blues rock)

27. AURORA - The River (dreampop)

26. Lana Del Rey - Venice Bitch (psychedelic pop)

25. White Reaper - Real Long Time (post punk)

24. Altın Gün - Leyla (Turkish psychedelic rock)

23. Wylder - Ready To Break (folk pop)

22. Joseph - Revolving Door (indie folk)

21. Montaigne - Losing My Mind (indie pop)

20. Dear Boy - Anything At All (shoegaze)

19. Denzel Curry & slowthai - Psycho (experimental hiphop)

18. ViVii - Siv (You & I) (dreampop)

17. Weezer - High As A Kite (indie rock)

16. Sundara Karma - Little Smart Houses (art pop)

15. Sleepwalkers - American Nights (pop rock)

14. Walk Off The Earth - Under A Tree (indie pop)

13. The Pernice Brothers - The Devil & The Jinn (indie folk rock)

12. White Lies - Tokyo (post punk)

11. GIRLI - Friday Night Big Screen (electropop)

10. Warren Dunes - Crosstown Villain (psychedelic pop)

9. Dave - Lesley (UK rap)

8. Barrie - Chinatown (dreampop)

7. whenyoung - In My Dreams (shoegaze)

6. Andrew Bird - Sisyphus (indie folk rock)

5. Moon Taxi - Now’s The Time (indie pop)

4. Half Moon Run - Favourite Boy (indie rock)

3. Vampire Weekend - Harmony Hall (indie pop)

2. ViVii - Suckerpunch (dreampop)

1. Dear Boy - Limelight (new wave)

And there we have it. Sam and my combined #1 of the year would be Harmony Hall from Vampire Weekend (my #3, his #2 of the year). Go see what other crossover we have if you want.

If you want to check them out, and have GPM available to you (e.g. you have a GPM account, or YouTube premium), you can take a look at the playlist here.

Until next year, then, for you. For me, the 2020 music project starts again in 5 days’ time. This is the fifth year in a row of 1000 Albums. I feel confident now that we’ll make it.

[orchestraamericas]

CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO NAMED MUSICAL AMERICA’S 2019 CONDUCTOR OF THE YEAR

Continues as Music Director of The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Orquesta Sinfonica Naciónal de Mexico, Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería, and The Orchestra of the Americas.  Prieto Makes National Symphony Orchestra Debut (November 2018). Returns to Detroit Symphony Orchestra (December 2018).

“Prieto and the [Chicago Symphony] orchestra entered fully into the supercharged energy of the music, making as much of its tender lyricism as they did of its convulsive rhythms and clashing tonalities.”

—Chicago Tribune, May 2013

October 16, 2018 – Musical America today announced Carlos Miguel Prieto as 2019 Conductor of the Year. Prieto, 52, a native of Mexico and one of that nation’s most important cultural ambassadors, has been praised for his charismatic conducting and colorful and dynamic interpretations. He is a frequent guest of some of the most important orchestras in the world and serves as music director of four orchestras: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (since 2006), Orquesta Sinfonica Naciónal de Mexico (since 2007), Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería (since 2008) and The Orchestra of the Americas (since 2011).

The Musical America honor, among the most prestigious awards in classical music, recognizes Prieto’sascendant international career as a versatile and innovative conductor. His vast range of repertoire stretches from Bach to Haydn, Beethoven to Brahms and Mahler to Shostakovich. His enthusiastic championing of new music is evident through the ambitious commissioning he has done and premieres he has given of over 100 works, with a particular focus on Latin American composers.

The 2019 Conductor of the Year award will be presented to Prieto at the 58th Annual Musical America Awards at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in New York.

Carlos Miguel Prieto on being named Musical America's 2019 Conductor of the Year:

I am thankful to Musical America - a publication I cherish - for this distinguished honor. I am humbled to be in the company of past and present honorees who have been role models and have inspired me throughout my career.

I am blessed to have grown up in México which is the epicenter of the Americas, a region of the world where music is vibrant and vital.

None of this would be possible without the support of my family, from whom I inherited a profound love of music. My wife, Isabel, is the reason I can pursue my passion.  

I share this honor with the musicians, orchestras and organizations that have embraced the belief that we can, and must, improve the lives of others through music. The task ahead is to use that potential to unite us and make us better.

Prieto is a graduate of Princeton University (Engineering) and received his MBA from Harvard Business School. In April 2018, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music by Loyola University in New Orleans. Prieto has served as Mexico’s delegate to the Davos World Economic Forum and has received recognitions from the governments of Mexico, Austria and the Netherlands, including being named “Conductor of the Year 2002" by the Mexican Union of Music and Theatre Critics.

The 2018/2019 season marks Prieto’s 13th season as Music Director of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), where he has been a part of the cultural revitalization of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, including the re-opening of the historic Orpheum Theater. As Music Director of the LPO, Prieto has raised the orchestra’s profile at home and abroad by leading concerts at venues around the city, by inviting esteemed guest artists, such as Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, and Pepe Romero to perform with the orchestra, as well as commissioning and performing new works. On February 27, 2018, Prieto led the LPO in its Carnegie Hall debut in a concert featuring music by Revueltas and Gabriela Ortiz, as well as celebrating the 80th birthday of Philip Glass. Reviewing the Prieto’s conducting of Glass’s Days and Nights in Rocinha, The New York Times wrote: “Mr. Prieto’s feel for subtle shifts in dynamics created an environment both dreamy and dramatic.”

The LPO’s 2018/2019 season opened on September 13, 2018 with Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Throughout the LPO’s 2018/2019 season, Prieto will lead concerts at the the orchestra's Orpheum Theater home and and throughout New Orleans, including Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Anne-Marie McDermott in November, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade with BBC Young Musician of the Year Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 in January 2019, and Chávez’s Sinfonía India and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6 in May 2019. The final concert program of the 2018/2019 season sees Prieto conducting a program featuring Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with Joyce Yang and Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, also in May 2019.

In recent seasons, Prieto has appeared with orchestras across the United States and around the world, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Beijing Symphony, The Hallé, NDR Elbphilharmonie, and Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, among many others.

This season, Prieto makes his debut with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C., November 15 – 17, 2018, conducting Copland’s El Salón Mexico, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with Denis Kozhukhin, and Revueltas’ La noche de los Mayas. On December 6 – 8, 2018, Prieto returns to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for the first time following his acclaimed debut in 2017, leading the DSO in Brahms’ Concerto for Violin with Christian Tetzlaff and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. In 2019, Prieto will return to The Hallé in the UK, the Frankfurt Radio Symphony in Germany, and the Sinfónica de Valencia, Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa, and Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León in Spain.

Prieto is a renowned champion of performing and commissioning works of new music, especially from Latin American voices. His position as a cultural leader in Mexico is illustrated by his work as music director of two of the country’s most important orchestras: the Orquesta Sinfonica Naciónal de Mexico (OSN) since 2007, and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería since 2008. Prieto and the OSN have toured internationally, including the most recent tour in 2017 featuring performances in Cologne and Frankfurt in Germany, as well as in Austria at the Grosses Festspielhaus in Salzburg, and the Musikverein in Vienna. On November 7, 2018, Prieto will lead a fresh interpretation of Mozart’s Requiemfeaturing the OSN and the Compañía de Danza Contemporánea de Cuba at Mexico City’s massive Auditorio Nacional which seats nearly 10,000.

A passionate proponent of music education, Prieto has led several initiatives in North America and beyond. He has played a key role in The Orchestra of the Americas since its inception in 2002, and has served as Music Director since 2011. Each summer, he leads an ensemble of Pan-American musicians on tours that have traversed from Chile and Argentina to Jamaica and Haiti to the United States and Canada, as well as across Europe. In the summer of 2018, Prieto led the ensemble in performances across Europe, conducting works by Barber, Bernstein, Chávez, Copland, Montero, Tchaikovsky, and Villa-Lobos, in Lusławice, Poland;  Wiesbaden  and  Hamburg  in  Germany;  and  in  Edinburgh,  Scotland  as  part  of  the  annual  Edinburgh  International  Festival.

Prieto’s commitment to young artists was recognized by Carnegie Hall and he was tapped to lead its annual NYO2 initiative, a free  program  that  brings  together  outstanding  young  American  instrumentalists  (ages  14-17)  from  across  the  U.S. for  intensive  training  and  performance  opportunities, which culminated in performances at Miami’s New World Center and in New York’s Carnegie Hall in July 2018.

Prieto’s extensive recordings include two recordings with violinist Philippe Quint, one with works by Bruch, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn (Avanticlassic), and another with Korngold’s Violin Concerto (Naxos) which received two Grammy nominations. He also recently recorded Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concertos No. 2 and 3 with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and pianist Boris Giltburg (Naxos). He has several recordings with The Orchestra of the Americas, featuring works by Brahms, Bernstein, Shostakovich and Revueltas, among others. In Spring 2013, Prieto released a 12-DVD set of live recordings of the complete symphonies of Mahler as part of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería’s 35th Anniversary season.

For more information about Carlos Miguel Prieto, visit his website.

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What’s Hot Central Florida: July 2018

Saturday, June 30

America’s beloved sibling entertainers, Donny & Marie, will bring their equally beloved show to the Dr. Phillips Center for the performing Arts at 8pm. They will mix the spirit of their early television specials and recordings with a nostalgic look back on their storied career in a dynamic stage show showcasing fan favorites including “A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock ‘n Roll,” “Paper Roses,” “Puppy Love” and “It Takes Two.” Check out the irresistible chemistry that made them international stars. Tickets start at: $55. 

Southern Nights Tampa presents their 3 year Anniversary extravaganza hosted by Eureka O’hara from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10! They will also feature a Drag Show at 12:30am with Roxxxy Andrews, Jade Embers and Kitana Gemini. 18 and over welcome!   Parliament House is celebrating America’s birthday with an American Idol: Ada Vox, live in concert. To Purchase VIP photo opp tickets go to: ParliamentHouse.com.

Monday, July 2

An Orlando legend turns 50, as the Parliament House presents Lisa Lane’s Golden Birthday celebration at 8pm. The night will feature performances by Shantell D’Marco, Chavela Belleza, Lineysha Sparx, Elishaly D’Witshes, Michelle Du Soleil, GizzelleFierze, Chachita Gift, Angelica Sanchez, Nouba Soleil, and Darcel Stevens. This is a free show and the invite the entire community to come out and celebrate Lisa’s 50th!

Thursday, July 5

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts presents Cinderella from today through July 8th. Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s returning to delight Tampa audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more – plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever has a wish, a dream … or a really great pair of shoes. Tickets start at $38.

Friday July 6

Southern Nights Orlando presents, direct from Bravo’s Real Housewives of New Jersey, Teresa Giudice as the hostess of their Flex Fridays. If you can’t make it tonight, head onto Southern Nights Tampa as Teresa will be the hostess of their Savage Saturdays tomorrow Saturday, July 7. 18+ welcome on both nights.

Stonewall Orlando presents Boot & Beards where they invite you to dust off your boots, brush out your beards and put on your patriotic underwear! The master of ceremonies with be their favorite bearded diva Bearonce with guest star Scarlette Diamond, and music by DJ Jay Skinner downstairs and DJ J B Burgos in the Sky Bar! No cover before 10 pm!

Speaking of Southern Nights Tampa, tonight they present NeiBEARhood Takeover celebrating International Kissing Day with DJ Throboy from Las Vegas, and sponsored by Gobearr Gear. They will feature a 1am Kissing Contest. This is a 21 and over event!

Sunday, July 8

Chris Pittman presents superstar DJ Hector Fonseca at Royal Tea Sundays at Eve (110 Orange Avenue). Doors open at 8pm and there e is no cover.

Dr. Phillips Center presents Erasure World Be Gone Tourat 8pm. Erasure (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) announced a collaboration with Brussels-based Echo Collective that sees the entirety of Erasure’s latest album, World Be Gone, given a post-classical rework. This new collaboration gives fresh dimension to the tracks. World Beyond was recorded over 10 days by Andy and seven performers from Echo Collective: Margaret Hermant (violin, harp), Neil Leiter (viola), Thomas Engelen (cello), Jaroslaw Mroz (double bass), Gary De Cart (piano) and Antoine Dandoy (vibraphone, glockenspiel). Tickets start at: $34.50. 

Wednesday, July 11

The Amway center presents Sam Smith in his The Thrill Of It All tour tonight at 8pm, with tickets ranging from $37-$122. The concert will also be playing at Tampa’s AMALIE Arena on Friday, July 13 at 8pm  with tickets ranging from $26-$122. “Too Good At Goodbyes,” the album’s first single, is a global smash, hitting No. 1 on the U.K. and Global Spotify Charts and topping the U.K. and U.S. iTunes charts. It has captured the top spot on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart Top 100 for three consecutive weeks, marking Smith’s sixth No. 1 single there. In the U.S., “Too Good At Goodbyes,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart. Worldwide Spotify streams of the single already exceed 100 million. 

Friday, July 13

The National Showgirl, Showgirl at Large and Showman pageants move their home bas this year to Hamburger Mary’s Daytona and the National Pageantry starts tonight honoring last years winners: Alexis Mateo, Crystal Belle, and Aries M. Kelly. Tonight and tomorrow will be prelim nights for all three divisions. On Sunday, July 15 is Final night for Showman and on Monday, July 16 is final night for Showgirl and Showgirl at Large. The categories include: Interview (with a platform to work and represent throughout the year), Showgirl/Showman Presentation (this is the highest scored category); Glitz Formal wear for the boys and Gown for the girls, and Talent. Admission is $20 per night, but only $60 for all four nights. For more information, go to NationalShowgielpageant.com.

Friday, July 20

The Orlando Improv presents, a true king of comedy, D.L. Hughley from today until July 22 in his Unapologetic Tour, based on his own one-hour special for HBO entitled Unapologetic. The special, D.L.’s fourth for the network (the others were in 1992, 1994 and 1999), premiered in September and is currently available on DVD. In its review, the Hollywood Reporter says the likable Hughley is the real deal, a guy who comes with his A-material and nails every line with smarts and savvy….connecting with the audience from the first minute through the last. Tickets are $35.

The Club Orlando presents “NTA: No Towels Allowed Party,” where no towels or clothes will be allowed to be worn in the building (except in the Gym and TV Lounge) from 10pm to 2am. For more information Club-Orlando.com.

Saturday, July 21

Neema’s upscale Latin Night: Amor at Stonewall Orlando presents Shakira tickets giveaway. The midnight drag show stars Miss Glamorous 2018: Amanda D’Rhod, Gadfrie Arbulu and Jenavive K. Mateo. Doors open at 9pm and there is no cover before 10pm and $10 thereafter. 21 and over!

Hamburger Mary’s Brandon presents “Paint Nite,” which features everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind painting. They will guide you and your friends through two lively hours of creativity, drinking, and laughing ‘til your cheeks hurt. What’s the best part? You don’t have to be an artist to have an amazing time. Food and drinks are not included, but are available for purchase from the venue. No outside food or drinks allowed. This Paint Nite Event is 21+!

Wednesday, July 25

Amalie Arena presents Grammy Award-winning, acclaimed alternative rock pioneers The Smashing Pumpkins in their Shiny And Oh So Bright Tour a7 pm, their first tour in nearly 20 years to feature founding members Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha. The monumental Shiny And Oh So Bright Tour, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the band’s formation, will highlight music from the group’s inception through 2000, and will exclusively feature material from their groundbreaking debut Gish through Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Adore, and Machina. Longtime Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Jeff Schroeder will also take part, as the band moves to a three-guitar lineup to better emulate the signature tones and textures of their albums. Tickets range from $29 – $125.

Thursday, July 26

Amway Center presents Rod Stewart with Cyndi Lauper as his special tour guest at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $57.  

The Tampa Improv presents Luenell, who is a force of nature from tonight through July 29. This talented comedienne, actress and singer, was born in Tollette, Arkansas, a town whose population barely registers with the U.S. census. She is best known for her breakthrough role as the “hooker with the heart of gold” in the blockbuster comedy Borat. Luenell is recognized by both mainstream AND urban sectors of the population. Luenell had appearances in three #1 feature films; Think like A Man, the 3D animated hit Hotel Transylvania and Taken 2. Must be 21 & up to enter; except on Friday’s at 10:30pm which is 18 & up. Tickets are $20 Saturday, July 28

Dr. Phillips Center presents Darci Lynne and Friends Live with special guest Pelican 212 at 7pm. Darci Lynne Farmer is a 13-year-old ventriloquist, singer and season 12 winner of America’s Got Talent. She first appeared on the show as a shy 12-year-old who used ventriloquism to overcome her stage fright, stunning the crowd with a surprising singing act. Darci Lynne captured hearts then—and continues to amaze now. The Oklahoma native is bringing her jaw-dropping voice, hilarious puppets and vibrant personality to Orlando for one night only with tickets starting at $30, with VIP tickets (Meet and greet) $100.

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What’s Hot Central Florida: July 2018

Saturday, June 30

America’s beloved sibling entertainers, Donny & Marie, will bring their equally beloved show to the Dr. Phillips Center for the performing Arts at 8pm. They will mix the spirit of their early television specials and recordings with a nostalgic look back on their storied career in a dynamic stage show showcasing fan favorites including “A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock ‘n Roll,” “Paper Roses,” “Puppy Love” and “It Takes Two.” Check out the irresistible chemistry that made them international stars. Tickets start at: $55. 

Southern Nights Tampa presents their 3 year Anniversary extravaganza hosted by Eureka O’hara from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10! They will also feature a Drag Show at 12:30am with Roxxxy Andrews, Jade Embers and Kitana Gemini. 18 and over welcome!   Parliament House is celebrating America’s birthday with an American Idol: Ada Vox, live in concert. To Purchase VIP photo opp tickets go to: ParliamentHouse.com.

Monday, July 2

An Orlando legend turns 50, as the Parliament House presents Lisa Lane’s Golden Birthday celebration at 8pm. The night will feature performances by Shantell D’Marco, Chavela Belleza, Lineysha Sparx, Elishaly D’Witshes, Michelle Du Soleil, GizzelleFierze, Chachita Gift, Angelica Sanchez, Nouba Soleil, and Darcel Stevens. This is a free show and the invite the entire community to come out and celebrate Lisa’s 50th!

Thursday, July 5

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts presents Cinderella from today through July 8th. Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s returning to delight Tampa audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more – plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever has a wish, a dream … or a really great pair of shoes. Tickets start at $38.

Friday July 6

Southern Nights Orlando presents, direct from Bravo’s Real Housewives of New Jersey, Teresa Giudice as the hostess of their Flex Fridays. If you can’t make it tonight, head onto Southern Nights Tampa as Teresa will be the hostess of their Savage Saturdays tomorrow Saturday, July 7. 18+ welcome on both nights.

Stonewall Orlando presents Boot & Beards where they invite you to dust off your boots, brush out your beards and put on your patriotic underwear! The master of ceremonies with be their favorite bearded diva Bearonce with guest star Scarlette Diamond, and music by DJ Jay Skinner downstairs and DJ J B Burgos in the Sky Bar! No cover before 10 pm!

Speaking of Southern Nights Tampa, tonight they present NeiBEARhood Takeover celebrating International Kissing Day with DJ Throboy from Las Vegas, and sponsored by Gobearr Gear. They will feature a 1am Kissing Contest. This is a 21 and over event!

Sunday, July 8

Chris Pittman presents superstar DJ Hector Fonseca at Royal Tea Sundays at Eve (110 Orange Avenue). Doors open at 8pm and there e is no cover.

Dr. Phillips Center presents Erasure World Be Gone Tourat 8pm. Erasure (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) announced a collaboration with Brussels-based Echo Collective that sees the entirety of Erasure’s latest album, World Be Gone, given a post-classical rework. This new collaboration gives fresh dimension to the tracks. World Beyond was recorded over 10 days by Andy and seven performers from Echo Collective: Margaret Hermant (violin, harp), Neil Leiter (viola), Thomas Engelen (cello), Jaroslaw Mroz (double bass), Gary De Cart (piano) and Antoine Dandoy (vibraphone, glockenspiel). Tickets start at: $34.50. 

Wednesday, July 11

The Amway center presents Sam Smith in his The Thrill Of It All tour tonight at 8pm, with tickets ranging from $37-$122. The concert will also be playing at Tampa’s AMALIE Arena on Friday, July 13 at 8pm  with tickets ranging from $26-$122. “Too Good At Goodbyes,” the album’s first single, is a global smash, hitting No. 1 on the U.K. and Global Spotify Charts and topping the U.K. and U.S. iTunes charts. It has captured the top spot on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart Top 100 for three consecutive weeks, marking Smith’s sixth No. 1 single there. In the U.S., “Too Good At Goodbyes,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart. Worldwide Spotify streams of the single already exceed 100 million. 

Friday, July 13

The National Showgirl, Showgirl at Large and Showman pageants move their home bas this year to Hamburger Mary’s Daytona and the National Pageantry starts tonight honoring last years winners: Alexis Mateo, Crystal Belle, and Aries M. Kelly. Tonight and tomorrow will be prelim nights for all three divisions. On Sunday, July 15 is Final night for Showman and on Monday, July 16 is final night for Showgirl and Showgirl at Large. The categories include: Interview (with a platform to work and represent throughout the year), Showgirl/Showman Presentation (this is the highest scored category); Glitz Formal wear for the boys and Gown for the girls, and Talent. Admission is $20 per night, but only $60 for all four nights. For more information, go to NationalShowgielpageant.com.

Friday, July 20

The Orlando Improv presents, a true king of comedy, D.L. Hughley from today until July 22 in his Unapologetic Tour, based on his own one-hour special for HBO entitled Unapologetic. The special, D.L.’s fourth for the network (the others were in 1992, 1994 and 1999), premiered in September and is currently available on DVD. In its review, the Hollywood Reporter says the likable Hughley is the real deal, a guy who comes with his A-material and nails every line with smarts and savvy….connecting with the audience from the first minute through the last. Tickets are $35.

The Club Orlando presents “NTA: No Towels Allowed Party,” where no towels or clothes will be allowed to be worn in the building (except in the Gym and TV Lounge) from 10pm to 2am. For more information Club-Orlando.com.

Saturday, July 21

Neema’s upscale Latin Night: Amor at Stonewall Orlando presents Shakira tickets giveaway. The midnight drag show stars Miss Glamorous 2018: Amanda D’Rhod, Gadfrie Arbulu and Jenavive K. Mateo. Doors open at 9pm and there is no cover before 10pm and $10 thereafter. 21 and over!

Hamburger Mary’s Brandon presents “Paint Nite,” which features everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind painting. They will guide you and your friends through two lively hours of creativity, drinking, and laughing ‘til your cheeks hurt. What’s the best part? You don’t have to be an artist to have an amazing time. Food and drinks are not included, but are available for purchase from the venue. No outside food or drinks allowed. This Paint Nite Event is 21+!

Wednesday, July 25

Amalie Arena presents Grammy Award-winning, acclaimed alternative rock pioneers The Smashing Pumpkins in their Shiny And Oh So Bright Tour a7 pm, their first tour in nearly 20 years to feature founding members Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha. The monumental Shiny And Oh So Bright Tour, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the band’s formation, will highlight music from the group’s inception through 2000, and will exclusively feature material from their groundbreaking debut Gish through Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Adore, and Machina. Longtime Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Jeff Schroeder will also take part, as the band moves to a three-guitar lineup to better emulate the signature tones and textures of their albums. Tickets range from $29 – $125.

Thursday, July 26

Amway Center presents Rod Stewart with Cyndi Lauper as his special tour guest at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $57.  

The Tampa Improv presents Luenell, who is a force of nature from tonight through July 29. This talented comedienne, actress and singer, was born in Tollette, Arkansas, a town whose population barely registers with the U.S. census. She is best known for her breakthrough role as the “hooker with the heart of gold” in the blockbuster comedy Borat. Luenell is recognized by both mainstream AND urban sectors of the population. Luenell had appearances in three #1 feature films; Think like A Man, the 3D animated hit Hotel Transylvania and Taken 2. Must be 21 & up to enter; except on Friday’s at 10:30pm which is 18 & up. Tickets are $20 Saturday, July 28

Dr. Phillips Center presents Darci Lynne and Friends Live with special guest Pelican 212 at 7pm. Darci Lynne Farmer is a 13-year-old ventriloquist, singer and season 12 winner of America’s Got Talent. She first appeared on the show as a shy 12-year-old who used ventriloquism to overcome her stage fright, stunning the crowd with a surprising singing act. Darci Lynne captured hearts then—and continues to amaze now. The Oklahoma native is bringing her jaw-dropping voice, hilarious puppets and vibrant personality to Orlando for one night only with tickets starting at $30, with VIP tickets (Meet and greet) $100.

from Hotspots! Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2018/06/28/whats-hot-central-florida-july-2018/

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Gloria Davy

Gloria Davy (March 29, 1931, Brooklyn – November 28, 2012, Geneva) was a Swiss soprano of American birth who had an active international career in operas and concerts from the 1950s through the 1980s. A talented spinto soprano, she was widely acclaimed for her portrayal of the title role in Giuseppe Verdi's Aida; a role she performed in many of the world's top opera houses. She was notably the first black artist to perform the role of Aida at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City in 1958. While she performed a broad repertoire, she was particularly admired for her interpretations of 20th-century music, including the works of Richard Strauss, Benjamin Britten and Paul Hindemith.

Davy was part of the first generation of African-American singers to achieve wide success and is viewed as part of an instrumental group of performers who helped break down the barriers of racial prejudice in the opera world. She first drew notice in 1952 when she won the Marian Anderson Award, and then as Bess on an international tour of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess from 1954–1956. Concert and opera engagements with major orchestras and opera houses in the United States and Europe soon following. In 1959 she married Swiss stockbroker Herman Penningsfield; at which point she left New York to reside in Geneva, Switzerland. After this point her singing career was mainly based in Europe, with only occasional appearances in the United States.

After 1973, Davy's career shifted from opera towards concert work; although she occasionally still performed stage roles. From 1984–1997 she taught on the voice faculty at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University while still maintaining her home in Geneva. She died in Geneva at the age of 81.

Early life and education

Born in Brooklynn, New York, Davy was the daughter of immigrants from the island of Saint Vincent in the Windward Islands. Her father was a token clerk in the New York City subway system. She graduated from The High School of Music & Art in New York City in 1951 before entering the Juilliard School where she earned a degree in vocal performance in 1953. At Juilliard she was a pupil of Belle Julie Soudant, who also taught opera singers Frances Bible and Andrew Frierson. After completing her degree she remained at Juilliard for one more year to pursue post-graduate studies in opera. In April 1954 she appeared as Countess Madeleine in the U.S. premiere run of Richard Strauss' Capriccio with the Juilliard Opera. She later studied singing in Milan with Victor de Sabata.

Several competition wins drew attention to Davy while she was still a student at Juilliard. In 1952 she was awarded the Marian Anderson Award. In 1953 she won the Music Education League's vocal competition which led to her professional singing debut performing in concert at Town Hall on June 12, 1953 and earned her a contract to perform in concerts with the The Little Orchestra Society under conductor Thomas Scherman. With that orchestra she performed Benjamin Britten's Les Illuminations on March 30, 1954. Music critic Ross Parmenter stated in his review that "[Davy is] a singer of unusual technical skill... she has a voice of wide range that is soft, clear, fresh, and warm. She interprets with imagination and intensity and she handles French as if it were her native tongue."

Early career: 1954–1961

Davy made her professional stage debut on Broadway as one of the Female Saints in the April 1952 revival of Virgil Thomson's Four Saints in Three Acts at the Broadway Theatre. She returned to Broadway the following October to portray Susie in My Darlin' Aida at the Winter Garden Theatre with Elaine Malbin in the title role. In May 1954 she replaced Leontyne Price as Bess in a North American tour of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess which was organized by impresarios Robert Breen and his wife Wilva Davis. After completing its North American tour in Montreal, Davy went with the production to Europe for performances in Venice, Paris, London, and other cities in Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, and Yugoslavia. The company also made a stop at the Cairo Opera House in Egypt. She remained with the international tour through 1956, making further appearances in the Middle East, Africa, Russia, and Latin America.

Davy met composer and conductor Victor de Sabata when the Porgy and Bess tour reached La Scala in Milan in 1955. Impressed with the young singer, he offered her the title role in Giuseppe Verdi's Aida for a return engagement at that house. Unfortunately, political upheaval in Italy led to the cancelation of her scheduled performance at the opera house, and her first appearance as Aida ended up being at the Opéra de Nice in 1957. Later that year she performed that role in concert with the New York Philharmonic at Lewisohn Stadium in New York with Barry Morell as Radamès and Elena Nikolaidi as Amneris. Aida was also her calling card at the Teatro Comunale in Bologna and the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb in 1968.

Davy's performance at Lewisohn Stadium drew the attention of several notable music organizations, including the Metropolitan Opera, and she was soon working actively with a variety of music groups in New York. In October 1957 she performed the title role in the New York premiere of Donizetti's Anna Bolena for the American Opera Society (AOS) with Giulietta Simionato as Giovanna Seymour for performances at both Town Hall and Carnegie Hall. In December 1958 she sang with the AOS again as Elcia in Rossini's Mosè in Egitto with Jennie Tourel as Amenofi and Boris Christoff, in his New York debut, singing the title role. In January 1959 she returned to Carnegie Hall to sing the title role in Gluck's Iphigénie en Tauride with Martial Singher as Orestes, Louis Quilico as Thoas and The Little Orchestra Society (LOS). She appeared with the LOS again on October 10, 1960 for the United States premiere of Strauss' Daphne in a concert version at Town Hall in which she sang the title heroine.

On February 12, 1958 Davy made her debut at the Met as Aida with Kurt Baum as Radamès, Leonard Warren as Amonasro, Irene Dalis as Amneris and Fausta Cleva conducting. She was notably the first black artist to appear as Aida at the opera house, and the 4th black artist to appear on the Met stage after Marian Anderson, Robert McFerrin, and Mattiwilda Dobbs. She appeared in 15 performances at the Metropolitan Opera House over four seasons, including performances of Pamina in Mozart’s The Magic Flute and Nedda in Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci. In July 1961 she toured with the Met to Israel where she performed the role of Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Tel Aviv. Her last appearance at the Met was as Leonora in Il trovatore with Giulio Gari as Manrico in November 1961.

In October 1960 Davy appeared in concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra as the soloist in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 under conductor Eugene Ormandy at the United Nations General Assembly Hall which was broadcast internationally. The following month she made her debut with the Philadelphia Grand Opera Company under the baton of Giuseppe Bamboschek at the Academy of Music.

Later life and career: 1961–2012

After Davy left the Met in 1961, her career was no longer centered in New York but in Europe; a decision she made after marrying Swiss stockbroker Herman Penningsfield in 1959 and making a home with him in Geneva. She began transitioning towards a major European career in 1959 when she performed Aida at both the Vienna State Opera under Herbert von Karajan and at the Royal Opera, London. That same year she performed the role of Dido in Purcell's Dido and Aeneas at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. She sang Aida again at the Teatro Regio in Parma in 1960, and was Aida to Jon Vickers' Radamès at the 1961 Berliner Festspiele under the direction of Wieland Wagner.

From 1961–1968 Davy was a resident artist at the Berlin State Opera where she sang leading roles in operas by Verdi and Puccini among other composers. During this time she also appeared as a guest artist with other opera houses in Europe. In 1961 and 1962 she sang Pamina at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie in Brussels. She returned there in 1969 to sing the Old Prioress in Poulenc's Dialogues of the Carmelites; a role she performed that same year from a wheelchair at the Grand Théâtre de Genève. She made several appearances at La Scala in Milan during the late 1950s and 1960s, portraying both Donna Anna and Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni, Jenny in Kurt Weill's Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny, Nedda, and the title role in Madama Butterfly among others. In 1970 she performed the role of Dido at the Teatro Regio in Parma. She remained busy with major opera houses in Europe through 1972, appearing at opera houses in Aachen, Hamburg, Strasbourg, and Mannheim among other cities. From 1973 on her singing career was more focused on concert repertoire, although she still made a few opera appearances afterwords.

While maintaining her home in Geneva, Davy taught on the voice faculty of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University from 1984 to 1997. She died on November 28, 2012, in Geneva, Switzerland at the age of 81.

Discography

Christoph Willibald Gluck – Armide: Umberto Cattini, Orchestra Angelicum di Milano, Coro Polifonico di Torino. Gloria Davy, Angela Arena, Maria Teresa Mandalari, Giuseppe Zampieri, Lidia Cerutti

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – The Magic Flute: Erich Leinsdorf. Gedda, Davy, Tozzi, Peters, Uppman, Scott, Olvis, Krall, Dunn, Amparan, Allen, Franke, Cundari, Vanni, Roggero, Gari, Sgarro, Arthur, Frydel, Roberts. December 6, 1958

Karlheinz Stockhausen – Momente: Gloria Davy, Boje, Smalley, WDR Choir, Cologne, Ensemble Musique Vivante, Paris, Stockhausen. 1975 Deutsche Grammophon

Giuseppe Verdi – Aida, highlights in German: Argeo Quadri. Davy, Ahlin, Konya, Hotter, Schoffler. Wiener Staatsopernchor, Staatliches Wiener Volksopern-Orchester. Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 402. Stereo. LP Cover printed in Germany, 12/61.

Giuseppe Verdi – Aida, highlights in German: Argeo Quadri. Davy, Ahlin, Konya, Hotter, Schoffler. Wiener Staatsopernchor, Staatliches Wiener Volksopern-Orchester. Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 402. Monaural. LP Cover printed in Germany, 11/63.

Pietro Mascagni – Cavalleria Rusticana, highlights in German: Janos Kulka. Davy, Konya, Nagano, Berry. Chor und Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin. Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 413. Stereo. LP Cover printed in Germany, 03/65. With highlights in German of Der Bajazzo (I Pagliacci) by Ruggiero Leoncavallo.

Cesar Franck - Rebecca - Scene Biblique: Mario Rossi. Gloria Davy, Pierre Mollet. Chorus and Orchestra, RAI, Torino. Side 6 of MRF Records MRF-148-S(3). Labeled as a Private Recording. The first 5 sides of this 3-LP set are devoted to Gabriel Faure's "Penelope". Issued 1978 or later.

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Konzerthaus im Mai mit Fazil Say und vielen anderen

Fazil Say. Foto: Marco Borggreve Hier kommt eine Übersicht der Konzerthaus-Termine im Mai. Den Anfang macht das Gewandhausorchester Leipzig mit Musik von Beethoven und Brahms. Dieses Konzert ist allerdings bereits ausverkauft. Auch Fazil Say ist wieder dabei. Di 01.05.2018 20.00 Gewandhausorchester Leipzig – AUSVERKAUFT Andris Nelsons (Dirigent) Yefim Bronfman (Klavier) Ludwig van Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 5 Es-Dur op. 73 Johannes Brahms: Sinfonie Nr. 4 e-moll op. 98 Einführung mit Prof. Dr. Holger Noltze um 19.15 Uhr im Komponistenfoyer € 25,00 / 50,00 / 79,00 / 98,00 / 115,00 / 128,00 Veranstalter: KONZERTHAUS DORTMUND Sponsoren: PETER POHLMANN STIFTUNG; INNOGY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mi 02.05.2018 11.00 Orgelvorstellung für Kids Klaus Eldert Müller (Orgel) Großes Instrument für kleine Besucher: eine Orgelvorstellung für Schüler Man nennt sie auch die »Königin der Instrumente«, denn die 3565 Pfeifen und 53 Register der großen Klais-Orgel erzeugen mächtige Klänge: Wie die Luft in die Pfeifen kommt, welche Geheimnisse der mobile Orgelspieltisch birgt und welche Klangvielfalt in dem Instrument steckt, erläutert Klaus Eldert Müller in einer Orgelvorstellung speziell für Schüler der Klassen 5 bis 10 aller weiterführenden Schulformen. Das Konzerthaus bietet auf diese Weise die Gelegenheit, ein Instrument kennenzulernen, das im Klassenraum keinen Platz hat. Als Experte an den Manualen und Pedalen teilt Reinoldikantor Müller auf altersgerechte Weise Insiderwissen mit den Schülern. € 5,00 Veranstalter: KONZERTHAUS DORTMUND ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do 03.05.2018 20.00 Mireille Mathieu Die Welt-Tournee 2018 Sie gilt als DER Inbegriff des französischen Chansons: Seit über 50 Jahren begeistert Mireille Mathieu das Publikum auf der ganzen Welt mit ihrer zeitlosen Musik. Und wo ließe sich diese Ausnahmekünstlerin besser ehren als an dem Ort, der nunmehr seit mehr als 50 Jahren Ihr zuhause ist – auf der Bühne! Es gibt nicht viele Künstler, die es schaffen, über mehrere Jahrzehnte Erfolg zu haben – im Falle von Mireille Mathieu, mit sehr reduzierter Bühnenshow, die um so mehr ihre einmalige Bühnenpräsenz und ihre faszinierende Aura, die sie umgibt, zur Geltung bringt. € 50,25 / 61,75 / 73,25 / 84,75 / 102,00 Veranstalter: Semmel Concerts Entertainment GmbH ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fr 04.05.2018 20.00 Eivør Konni Kass (Support Act) Eivør wurde 1983 auf den Färöer Inseln geboren. Die Verwurzelung mit dieser abgeschiedenen und gleichzeitig wunderschönen Insel diente von Beginn an als musikalische Inspirationsquelle für die Sängerin, Musikerin und Songwriterin, die eine Stimme von einer seltenen Schönheit und Kraft besitzt. Bereits im Alter von 15 Jahren entschied sich Eivør, ihr Leben ganz der Musik zu widmen. Viele von Eivørs Songs sind auf Färöisch, viele andere auf Isländisch und in letzter Zeit tendiert sie auch immer mehr dazu, auf Englisch zu singen. Ihre Musik umfasst nicht nur eine große Bandbreite an musikalischen Einflüssen, sondern auch an Emotionen: So handeln ihre Songs von Themen wie Liebe, Verlust, Erinnerungen und Freiheit aber auch von der Natur. Eivørs Stimme besticht dabei mit ganz außergewöhnlicher und charakteristischer Schönheit, ist einzigartig in ihrer Intimität, ihrer mühelosen Virtuosität und der Vielfalt an Färbungen. € 25,00 Veranstalter: KONZERTHAUS DORTMUND ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sa 05.05.2018 20.00 An American Night of Swing Swing Dance Orchestra Andrej Hermlin (Dirigent) Ann Sophie (Gesang) David Hermlin (Gesang) The Skylarks (Gesangsquintett) The best of Swing Die American Night of Swing vereint die Höhepunkte amerikanischer Swing-Musik in einem Programm. Die größten Erfolge der Swing-Legenden Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington und Glenn Miller werden dargeboten von dem erfolgreichsten deutschen Swing-Orchester unserer Zeit unter der Leitung von Andrej Hermlin. € 19,10 / 32,30 / 43,30 / 52,10 / 59,80 Veranstalter: Hamburger Theater- und Konzert-Kontor HTK GmbH & Co. KG ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- So 06.05.2018 11.00 Mensch Mozart! Klenze Streichquartett des Bayerischen Staatsorchesters Nemorino Scheliga (Klarinette) Günther Maria Halmer (Rezitation) Eine Hommage an ein Phänomen Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Quintett für Klarinette und Streichquartett A-Dur KV 581 Günther Maria Halmer liest aus den emotionalen und unterhaltsamen Briefen von Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. € 17,00 / 26,00 / 32,00 / 35,00 / 43,00 Veranstalter: Mozart Gesellschaft Dortmund e. V. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- So 06.05.2018 18.00 Orgelrecital Klaus Eldert Müller Johann Sebastian Bach: »Goldberg-Variationen« BWV 988, Fassung für Orgel Louis Vierne: Orgelsinfonie Nr. 3 fis-moll op. 28 € 20,00 Veranstalter: KONZERTHAUS DORTMUND ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mo 07.05.2018 18.30 Kopfnoten – Eine kleine Geschichte des Orchesters Michael Stegemann (Vortrag) Das Orchester im 21. Jahrhundert – eine Bestandsaufnahme Die Berliner und die Wiener Philharmoniker, das Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam und die großen Orchester Londons, die »Big Five« der USA (New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago und Cleveland), die Opern- und Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester, dazu die vielen Orchester, die eine historisch orientierte Aufführungspraxis betreiben – nie war die Orchesterlandschaft so reich und vielfältig. Allein in Deutschland gibt es mehr als 130 Orchester! Ort Orchesterzentrum|NRW · Brückstraße 47 · 44135 Dortmund € 8,00 Veranstalter: KONZERTHAUS DORTMUND In Zusammenarbeit mit Orchesterzentrum|NRW ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Di 08.05.2018 20.00 Mi 09.05.2018 20.00 8. Philharmonisches Konzert Dortmunder Philharmoniker Mario Venzago (Dirigent) Thomas Kerstner (Tuba) sphären_reigen Leonard Bernstein: Divertimento für Orchester Ralph Vaughan Williams: Konzert für Tuba und Orchester f-moll Gustav Holst: »Die Planeten« Suite für großes Orchester op. 32 WirStimmenEin – Einführung um 19.15 Uhr im Komponistenfoyer € 19,00 / 24,00 / 30,00 / 34,00 / 39,00 / 42,00 Veranstalter: Theater Dortmund ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fr 11.05.2018 20.00 Gloria Solistenensemble Kammerchor der TU Dortmund Philharmonischer Chor Essen WDR Funkhausorchester Köln Wayne Marshall (Dirigent) Eröffnung des 10. Klangvokal Musikfestival Dortmund Pēteris Vasks: »The Fruit of Silence« Francis Poulenc: Gloria für Sopran, Chor und Orchester Leonard Bernstein: Sinfonie Nr. 1 »Jeremiah« Leonard Bernstein: »Chichester Psalms« für Solo-Knabenstimme, Chor und Orchester Zum Auftakt des Jubiläumsfestivals gratuliert das KLANGVOKAL Musikfestival Dortmund gemeinsam mit rund 150 Mitwirkenden aus Dortmund, Essen und Köln dem großen USamerikanischen Komponisten Leonard Bernstein zu dessen 100. Geburtstag. Unter dem Dirigat des international gefeierten Bernstein-Spezialisten Wayne Marshall gelangt in diesem Konzert neben zwei bedeutenden Werken aus der Feder des Amerikaners mit Francis Poulencs Gloria ein weiteres Schlüsselwerk des 20. Jahrhunderts zur Aufführung. Einführung um 19.15 Uhr Die ursprünglich für diesen Tag geplante Aufführung von Leonard Bernsteins »Mass« entfällt. € 20,00 Veranstalter: Klangvokal Musikfestival Dortmund In Zusammenarbeit mit WDR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mo 14.05.2018 19.00 Konzerthaus Backstage – Die Suche nach dem perfekten Klang Martin Schleske (Geigenbaumeister) Martin Schleske versucht mithilfe moderner Akustikforschung das, was noch keinem gelungen ist: Er will die Violinen der alten Meister Stradivari und Guarneri übertreffen. Einer der führenden Geigenbaumeister der Gegenwart erzählt von den Geheimnissen seines Berufes. € 8,00 Exklusiv für Abonnenten, Botschafter und Freunde des KONZERTHAUS DORTMUND Veranstalter: KONZERTHAUS DORTMUND ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Di 15.05.2018 19.00 Konzertkino – Sir Georg Solti Ulrich Schardt (Moderation) Operndirigent auf großer Leinwand Richard Strauss: Vier letzte Lieder Richard Wagner: Ouvertüre zu »Der Fliegende Holländer« WWV 63 Richard Wagner: Ouvertüre zu »Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg« WWV 70 Richard Wagner: Vorspiel zu »Tristan und Isolde« WWV 90 Richard Wagner: Vorspiel zu »Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg« WWV 96 Sir Georg Solti, der 22 Jahre lang Chefdirigent des Chicago Symphony Orchestra war, gilt als bedeutender Operndirigent. So leitet er sein Orchester bei der Interpretation der berühmten Wagner-Ouvertüren. € 10,00 Veranstalter: KONZERTHAUS DORTMUND ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mi 16.05.2018 20.00 Susana Baca Die zweimalige »Latin Grammy«-Gewinnerin Susana Baca leistete mit ihren Songs einen entscheidenden Beitrag zur Wiederbelebung der afro-peruanischen Musik. Mit traditionellen Perkussions-Instrumenten, Gitarre und ihrer weichen und doch souligen Stimme verschmilzt sie in ihren Liedern überlieferte Melodien und Rhythmen Perus mit modernen Stilelementen. € 29,00 Veranstalter: KONZERTHAUS DORTMUND Förderer: SPARKASSE DORTMUND ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do 17.05.2018 20.00 Klavierabend Fazıl Say Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonate für Klavier Nr. 23 f-moll op. 57 »Appassionata« Fazıl Say: »The Art of Piano« (Auszüge) weitere Werke von Erik Satie und Frédéric Chopin € 24,00 / 30,00 / 37,00 / 44,00 Veranstalter: KONZERTHAUS DORTMUND Förderer: FREUNDE DES KONZERTHAUS DORTMUND E. V. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- So 20.05.2018 11.00 Festkonzert 2018 der Chorakademie Kinderchöre der Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund Mädchenchöre der Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund Opern-Kinderchor der Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund WDR Kinderchor Dortmund Die Festkonzerte der Chorakademie mit einem bunt gemischten Programm, präsentiert von unterschiedlichen Ensembles aus Europas größter Singschule. € 23,00 / 26,00 / 30,00 / 33,00 / 36,00 Veranstalter: Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund e. V. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- So 20.05.2018 16.00 Festkonzert 2018 der Chorakademie Kinderchöre der Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund Jugendchor der Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund Stimmwechsler der Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund Jugendkonzertchor der Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund Sinfonischer Chor der Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund Die Festkonzerte der Chorakademie mit einem bunt gemischten Programm, präsentiert von unterschiedlichen Ensembles aus Europas größter Singschule. € 23,00 / 26,00 / 30,00 / 33,00 / 36,00 Veranstalter: Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund e. V. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mo 21.05.2018 16.00 Festkonzert 2018 der Chorakademie Vocal Journey Kinderkonzertchor der Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund Opern-Kinderchor der Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund WDR Kinderchor Dortmund Jugend-Mädchenchor der Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund Jugendkonzertchor der Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund Die Festkonzerte der Chorakademie mit einem bunt gemischten Programm, präsentiert von unterschiedlichen Ensembles aus Europas größter Singschule. € 23,00 / 26,00 / 30,00 / 33,00 / 36,00 Veranstalter: Chorakademie am Konzerthaus Dortmund e. V. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mi 23.05.2018 20.00 Max Raabe & Palast Orchester Der perfekte Moment... wird heut verpennt Für das neue Album und die Tournee 2018 hat Max Raabe herausgefunden, wie man gute Lieder schreibt: man tut am besten nichts! Nur so kann Raum für den perfekten Moment entstehen, in dem die Muse küsst. ›Ich bleib zu Haus und liege hier einfach nur so rum‹ singt sich so leicht – im Titelsong. So entstand das neue Album von Max Raabe, das er zusammen mit den Popfachkräften Annette Humpe, Christoph Israel, Peter Plate, Ulf Leo Sommer, Daniel Faust und Achim Hagemann geschrieben hat: »Der perfekte Moment... wird heut verpennt« ist auch der Titel des neuen Programms 2018 von Max Raabe & Palast Orchester. Mit Leichtigkeit verbindet sich die feine Ironie der Lieder aus den 20er- und 30erJahren mit dem schrägen Humor in den »Raabe-Pop«-Songs. € 30,00 / 50,00 / 64,00 / 75,00 / 85,00 Veranstalter: KONZERTHAUS DORTMUND ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- So 27.05.2018 18.00 Giovanna d’Arco Marina Rebeka (Giovanna) Jean-François Borras (Carlo VII.) LandesJugendChor Nordrhein-Westfalen WDR Funkhausorchester Köln Daniele Callegari (Dirigent) Giuseppe Verdi: »Giovanna d’Arco« Dramma lirico in einem Prolog und drei Akten (konzertante Aufführung in italienischer Sprache) Einführung um 17.15 Uhr € 14,00 / 22,00 / 32,00 / 42,00 / 49,00 / 59,00 Veranstalter: Klangvokal Musikfestival Dortmund In Zusammenarbeit mit WDR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mi 30.05.2018 20.00 Bodo Wartke Bodo Wartke (Gesang, Klavier) Was, wenn doch? Der Gentleman-Entertainer am Flügel meldet sich zurück! Mit seinem fünften Klavierkabarettprogramm bezeugt Bodo Wartke, dass es möglich ist, seiner Bühnenkunst treu zu bleiben und zugleich für neue Begegnungen und Einflüsse offen zu sein. Der Sprachjongleur, der auf eine 20 Jahre währende Karriere zurückblicken kann, macht sich sinnend und singend auf den Weg – jede Menge Fragen im Gepäck – und lädt das Publikum zu einem Perspektivwechsel ein. Was, wenn doch? bietet mitreißendes Klavierkabarett in Reimkultur ebenso wie verblüffende Denkanstöße beim augenzwinkernden Blick auf unser alltägliches Miteinander. € 16,00 / 24,00 / 30,00 / 35,00 / 39,00 Veranstalter: KONZERTHAUS DORTMUND ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quelle: Katharina Kierig/Konzerthaus Dortmund Konzerthaus Read the full article