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What I Did This Summer. And You Can, Too.
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:24:11 -0000
Staff members of The New York Times offer some suggestions: a wave goodbye to a favorite season, receding into the rearview mirror — no gas required.
Music Review: Rock’s Voice of Rage Finds a Fierceness in Quietude
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:39:58 -0000
Trent Reznor made his alienation an arena-scale spectacle at the Izod Center on Wednesday.
Music Review | Toby Love: A Large-Size Show in the Most Local of Places
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:38:09 -0000
In Washington Heights, with its large Dominican population, Toby Love is a star, thanks to his versatile readings of bachata.

NPR Topics: Music

Aimee Mann: Heartache And Hope
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:09:00 -0400
Mann's seventh solo album, @#%&*! Smilers, offers another look at dark and eccentric characters, complete with introspective looks at heartbreak, fading hope, and even Virginia carnivals. Mann recently sat down with World Cafe host David Dye to perform some of her new material.
Ra Ra Riot Navigates The Hype
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:24:00 -0400
The young band overcame the accidental death of its drummer to release its widely hailed debut full-length, The Rhumb Line. Ra Ra Riot performs in the studio and talks about nautical charts, string sections and the influence of Kate Bush.
Ahmad Jamal On Piano Jazz
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:06:00 -0400
Ever since his 1958 live album from Chicago's Pershing Lounge, Ahmad Jamal has been recognized as a major force in jazz. In this program from 1985, Jamal reprises two signature pieces from that session in duets with Marian McPartland: "Poinciana" and "But Not for Me."

Rolling Stone: Features

How Bush Destroyed the Republican Party
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:58:32 -0700
A president driven by ideology. A Congress rife with corruption. A political party hellbent on a "permanent majority." A leading scholar examines the radicals who hijacked the GOP — and wrecked the longest conservative ascendancy in American history • Video: Five Ways Bush Sunk the GOP The failure of the administration of George W. Bush — and the accompanying crisis of the Republican Party — has caused a political meltdown of historic proportions. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, Bush enjoyed the greatest popularity ever recorded for a modern American president. Republicans on Capitol Hill, under the iron rule of House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, fattened their coffers through a fearsome...
Artists to Watch
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:29:00 -0700
Six acts who are defining rock and pop in 2008 LOW VS DIAMOND West Coast quintet craft widescreen rock anthems built for stadium singalongs Click above to watch Low vs Diamond's Lucas Field and Anthony Polcino perform "Heart Attack" live Few young american bands attempt the unabashedly grand cinematic rock that L.A.'s Low Vs Diamond play on their eponymous debut — and frontman Lucas Field sees that as an opportunity. "I felt like there was a hole in American anthems," says Field, 28. "British bands do this big, melodic stuff...
Fall Movie Preview
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:52:34 -0700
The Smart Season: First looks at fall's 31 hottest movies by Peter Travers Buzz off if you think the big fall whoop is "High School Musical 3." Or Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson trying to steal scenes from a dog in Marley and Me. Or Robert De Niro and Al Pacino slumming in another paycheck movie in Righteous Kill. My admittedly selective guide to what's up in film for the rest of 2008 is all about punch and provocation. Sequels get the shaft, including Saw V (enough already), but Quantum of Solace (November 7th) earns a pass because Daniel Craig is so damn...

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Megadeth Preparing To Record Next Album
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:26:52 -0000
Acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap will fly over to Southern California on September 8 to start recording their next album.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Album In Early 2009
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:21:40 -0000
Lynyrd Skynyrd are reportedly eyeing an early-2009 release for their next studio album.
Tommy Bolin Biography To Be Released
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:17:56 -0000
Tommy Bolin, the late guitarist of 1970s rock heavyweights James Gang and Deep Purple, is the latest rocker to receive the memoir treatment.

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Na, Hyo-shin - Picture, biography, performances, list of works, CDs, reviews, and partial score of 'Rain Study.'
Meta Description: [ Contemporary classical music composer, Hyo-shin Na has had her music performed world-wide; at festivals and concert series in her native country as well as throughout Europe, North America, Africa and the rest of Asia. Her works have been performed in California (where she currently resides) by t... ]

Naessén, Ray - (1950- ), Varberg, Sweden. Biography from the Swedish Music Information Center.
Meta Description: [ This biography of Ray Naessén was updated 05/02/2005. This database of biographies contains around 400 swedish composers. ]

Naftel, Frederick - (1956- ), Manchester, England. Picture, biography, composing, arranging, teaching, reviews, and audio.
Meta Description: [ Fred Naftel: Composer, Arranger and teacher of Music. ]

Nagorcka , Ron - (1948- ) Biography and list of works and recordings, from the Australian Music Centre.

Narbutaite, Onute - (1956- ), Lithuania. Picture, biography, and works, from the Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre.

Nasreddin-Longo, Ethan L. J. - Picture and biography.

Nass, Daniel - (1975- ), Minnesota. Picture, biography, and works.

Nasveld, Robert - (1955- ) Picture, biography (in Dutch and English), works, discography, and reviews.
Meta Description: [ Robert Nasveld, composer/ pianist ]

Nathan, Eric - 1983- ) Picture, biography, compositions, sound files, and performances.

404 Natsuda, Masakazu - (1968- ), Tokio, Japan. Biography and discussion of 'Megalithic Waves,' from the Gaudeamus Foundation.

Naumann, Joel - Picture, biography, and list of works, from the Wisconsin Alliance for Composers.
Meta Description: [ Wisconsin Alliance for Composers member Joel Naumann. ]

Naylor, Bernard - (1907- ) Complete works from Chester Novello.
Meta Description: [ Bernard Naylor ]

Naylor, Steven - (1949- ), Woodstock, Ontario. Picture, biography, and CDs, from the Canadian Music Centre.

Ní Ríain, Ailís - (1974- ), Ireland. Picture, biography, and list of works.
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Nørgård, Per - (1932- ), Denmark. Picture, biography, works, performances, and discography, from Edition Wilhelm Hansen.
Meta Description: [ Per Nørgård ]

Neceski, Z. Chesky - (1967- ), Macedonia. Picture, biography, and CDs, from the Canadian Music Centre.

Neikrug, Marc - Picture, biography, music, and reviews, from Theodore Presser.

Nelsen, Darren - (1973- ) List of works and images.
Meta Description: [ Darren Michael Nelsen is an American composer of experimental music. ]

Nelson, Daniel - (1965- ), Bethesda, Maryland. Biography from the Swedish Music Information Center.
Meta Description: [ This biography of Daniel Nelson was updated 06/17/2002. This database of biographies contains around 400 swedish composers. ]

Nelson, Gary Lee - Pictures, biography, films, sound files, recordings, and papers.

Nelson, Jalalu-Kalvert - (1951- ), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Biography, compositions, scores, sounds, and recordings.
Meta Description: [ Jalalu-Kalvert Nelson, composer and trumpet player. He works with classical ensembles, dancers and choreographers, and presents frequent jazz concerts. He is also active in children's musical education, giving regular workshops. Born in Oklahoma, USA, he now lives in Biel-Bienne, Switzerland, and... ]

Nelson, Larry - (1944- ), Broken Bow, Nebraska. Picture, biography, list of works, and discography, from Theodore Presser.

Nelson, Paul - (1963- ), Aiken, South Carolina. Information about his programming, writings, sample compositions, and biography.

Nelson, Robert S. - Biography, works, and events, from the American Music Center.

Nelson, Ron - (1929- ), Joliet, Illinois. Biography from the Classical composers Database.
Meta Description: [ Information about classical music composer Ron Nelson. Visitors can submit information and corrections. Life, biography, sheet music, recording, CD, book about ]

Nelson, Ron - (1929- ), Joliet, Illinois. Biography and music, from Classical Composers Database.
Meta Description: [ Information about classical music composer Ron Nelson. Visitors can submit information and corrections. Life, biography, sheet music, recording, CD, book about ]

Nemet, Vladimir - Minimalistic opera composer.
Meta Description: [ New Music World ! Composer Vladimir Nemet. MP3's from Contemporary Opera Nikola Tesla and Minimalistic Opera Sigmund Freud! ]

Nemeth, Rudolph - Includes free sheet music, MIDI files, and original arrangements of carols.
Meta Description: [ Store quality sheet music right on your printer. Check out our free sheet music samples and decide for yourself. ]

Neumann, Veroslav - (1931- ), Citoliby, Czech Republic. Biography and list of works, from the Czech Music Information Project.
Meta Description: [ Czech Music Information Project ]

Neuwirth, Olga - Picture and biography, from The Ensemble Sospeso.
Meta Description: [ Modern music in New York. ]

Newell, John - (1949- ), Charlotte. North Carolina. Picture, biography, reviews, and catalog of works with links to sample score pages.
Meta Description: [ The web site of John Newell, composer. Includes a short biography, reviews, complete catalog of works (highlighting his recent choral compositions), sample score pages, frequently updated news & views, and information on how to obtain scores. ]

Newland, Paul - (1966- ) Picture, biography, and list of works.

Newman, Anthony - Organist/conductor/composer Newman was born in Los Angeles, California. Biography and discography, from Sony Classical.

Newsome, Padma - Australian born, living in Connecticut. Writes for electro-acoustic, chamber and large ensembles.

Ng, Vill - Information about the composer and MP3s.

Niblock, James - (1917- ) Picture, biography, and list of compositions.

Niblock, Phill - Picture, biography, and list of works, from CDeMusic.

Nichols, Charles - Biography and list of works.

Nichols, Kenneth - (1936- ), Pincher Creek, Alberta. Biography and selected works, from the Canadian Music Centre.

Nicholson, George - (1949- ), County Durham, United Kingdom. Picture, biography, and list of works.

Nicholson, Gordon - (1942- ), Vegreville, Alberta. Picture, biography, selected works, and CDs.

Nickel, Larry - Biography and composition list.

404 Nickerson, Joe - Biography and discussion of 'Septet,' from the Gaudeamus Foundation.

Nicolau, Dimitri - (1946- ), Keratea, Greece. Biography, picture, catalog of compositions, links, comments, discography, an interview, and MP3 samples.

Nieder, Fabio - (1957- ), Trieste, Italy. Picture and biography, from Casa Ricordi.

Niederberger, Maria A. - Biography and resume including a list of works.

Niehusmann, Frank - (1960- ), Essen, Germany. Pictures, biography, CDs, projects, and sound files.

Nielsen, Erik - Picture, biography, compositions, and sound files, from Kalvos and Damian.
Meta Description: [ New Contemporary Music Radio Show Cybercasts Interviews Essays and Music ]

Nilsson, Bo - (1937- ), Skellefteå, Sweden. Biography from the Swedish Music Information Center.
Meta Description: [ This biography of Bo Nilsson was updated 08/20/2002. This database of biographies contains around 400 swedish composers. ]

Nimmons, Phil - (1923- ), Kamloops, British Columbia. Picture, biography, selected workes, and CDs, from the Canadian Music Centre.

Nitsch, Jason K. - Picture, biography, and list of works, from the Center for the Promotion of Contemporary Composers.

Nixon, Roger - (1921- ) Picture and biography.

Noland, Gary - (1957- ), Seattle, Washington. The Official Website. Picture, biography, and CDs.

Noordegraaf, Arnoud - (1974- ), The Netherlands. Biography, works, sound files, and video works.

Norby, Erik - (1936- ), Denmark. Biography from Dacapo Records.

Noreen, Kirk - (1970- ), Seattle, Washington. Picture and biography, from Sospreso.
Meta Description: [ Modern music in New York. ]

Normandeau, Pierre - (1955- ), Québec City. Picture, biography, selected works, and CDs, from the Canadian Music Centre.

Norris: Michael - Selected works and curriculum vitae.
Meta Description: [ Homepage of Michael Norris, New Zealand composer ]

Nott, Julian - Composer of Wallace and Gromit and other film scores.

Nunn, Patrick - (1969- ) Scores, discography, biography, performances.