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New York Pops’ ‘Find Your Dream: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein’ Review

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The New York Pops kicked off a sparkling 2020 Carnegie Hall night with a reprise of its program Find Your Dream: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein, an evening featuring the notable music of the famous songwriting team. During the short period of their collaboration from 1943 to 1959, the duo’s ground-breaking shows and film versions garnered thirty-four Tony Awards, fifteen Academy Awards, two Pulitzer Prizes, and two Grammy Awards (information courtesy of Wikipedia). [Read more…] about New York Pops’ ‘Find Your Dream: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein’ Review

Concert Against Bigotry Draws a Starry Cast

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Jewish stars of stage and screen, along with giants in the Klezmer and classical music worlds will unite on Monday January 27th for an evening commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The event, titled An Extraordinary Concert Against Bigotry will take place in the Streicker center of Temple Emanuel on Fifth avenue and 66th Street. [Read more…] about Concert Against Bigotry Draws a Starry Cast

Singer/Songwriter Thomas Priest Talks His ‘Extremely Fun’ New EP

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Long Island has seen many success stories happen in the music industry over the past 50-60 years. Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J and Mariah Carey are a handful of names that started out from my area of New York and ended up becoming icons in their own right. Could the same happen for upcoming singer/songwriter Thomas Priest as well? [Read more…] about Singer/Songwriter Thomas Priest Talks His ‘Extremely Fun’ New EP

Major Move? Artist TJ Penzone Talks Going Solo With ‘These People’

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Many artists have achieved plenty of success as a solo artist after finding fame in a band or group. Paul McCartney, Beyonce and several more come to mind as performers who found their own voice outside of what initially made them a household name. Artist TJ Penzone plans to do that with his own solo journey that began earlier this month. [Read more…] about Major Move? Artist TJ Penzone Talks Going Solo With ‘These People’

Two Time Tony Nominee Vivian Reed Brings Brand New Show to Midtown

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Vivian Reed is done with standards–at least for now. After two successful shows (Standards and More and Vivian Reed Sings Lena Horne) highlighting the American songbook, the two time Tony nominee is switching gears with a brand new show entitled Little Bit of Soul, Little Bit of Pop at Midtown’s Green Room 42 on Saturday, June 15th at 7 PM.  “I’ve made my contribution to standards. Now, I want to change genres and be more eclectic,”  she recently told Manhattan Digest over a cup of tea at an Upper West Side Cafe. [Read more…] about Two Time Tony Nominee Vivian Reed Brings Brand New Show to Midtown

Summer Jam Is The Biggest Concert Of The Year

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We get so many signs and clues that inaugurate the start of something. When we see certain commercials we know fall is upon us and when we start to see the leaves grow we know spring is here. For the Hip Hop community when the 1st Sunday in June rolls around we know Summer is right around the corner, cause Hot 97’s Summer Jam concert says so!! [Read more…] about Summer Jam Is The Biggest Concert Of The Year

Singer-Songwriter Penelope Robin Talks Finding Success at a Young Age

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Singer-songwriter Penelope Robin is on her way to becoming the next big thing at a very young age. She’s only 11 and has already reached millions of views on her YouTube channel and thousands on her social media pages. Should JoJo Siwa and others around her be concerned that she’s about to take their spotlight (wink wink)? [Read more…] about Singer-Songwriter Penelope Robin Talks Finding Success at a Young Age