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Pledge to protect voting rights: https://marchonforvotingrights.org OR text PLEDGE to 89799 March On for Voting Rights ( #VotingRightsMarch ) is a mass mobilization to demand that elected officials stop hijacking democracy, denounce voter suppression, and ensure fair access to the vote for all. Today — the 58th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic March on Washington — we march on cities across America to demand that the vision of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech be deferred no longer. We invite all Americans who believe in the power of democracy and free elections to join us. Are you in? Learn more: https://marchonforvotingrights.org Watch live on March On: https://facebook.com/wearemarchon

The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. Bobby Carter | Aug. 18, 2021 Before the Isley Brothers played "That Lady" during this Tiny Desk (at Home) concert, lead singer and founding member Ronald Isley shared two stories about the song that perfectly encapsulates the scope of their nearly seven-decade career. "It reminds me of going way back, when we had Jimi Hendrix living at the house and playing. We went on to meet a young fellow by the name of Kendrick Lamar who sampled the record and we got a Grammy award for it." At the Tiny Desk, we've hosted shows from superstars and legends – but our home concert series has now officially reached new heights. Shot at their home studio in St. Louis, Mo., Ronald and his brother Ernie stand ...

  Gregg Chadwick "Learn of the elephant" (in process) 54"x54"oil on linen 2021 Hope that you have had a marvelous  #WorldElephantDay  ! Posted are in process images of my latest elephant inspired painting. I support the efforts of the  @sheldricktrust  as they strive to create a world that believes all elephants deserve to roam wild and free, safe from harm. Not just on  #WorldElephantDay , but each and every day. As those who follow me know, I first became aware of the fragile nature of our planet as an elementary school student. For Christmas one year, I asked my parents for the book “Wildlife in Danger” published by the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) They are still an important organization providing information, plans, and hope for our endangered earth. Worried about the environment as a kid, I drew pictures of animals constantly. Now I am bringing out a series of paintings, to be exhibited at  @theotherartfair  in L...

In this week’s episode of “Cocktails with a Curator,” set a course for 18th-century Venice as Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator Xavier F. Salomon discusses a pair of “vedute” (views) by Francesco Guardi. Displayed on the third floor of Frick Madison alongside works by Tiepolo and Rosalba Carriera, Guardi’s pictures present a lively city with color-coordinated boatmen, laundry hanging from balconies, and liveried attendants greeting dignitaries. This week’s complementary cocktail is the Sgroppino, a Venetian refreshment dating to the 16th century. To view this painting in detail, please visit our website: https://www.frick.org/guardivenice

Lyric Video for George Harrison “Cosmic Empire (Day 2 Demo) {Previously Unreleased}” In celebration of the 50th anniversary of George Harrison's classic solo album, All Things Must Pass is celebrated with a suite of new releases including a stunning new mix of the classic album by Grammy Award-winning mixer/engineer Paul Hicks, overseen by executive producer Dhani Harrison. Available Now: https://GeorgeHarrison.lnk.to/AllThin... Executive Producer: Dhani Harrison and David Zonshine Directed by Lucy Dawkins and Tom Readdy at Yes Please Productions Creative Director and Commissioner: Kelly Mahan Subscribe to not miss any updates and videos: https://georgeharrison.lnk.to/Subscri... Listen to George Harrison: https://GeorgeHarrison.lnk.to/StreamID Watch more George Harrison videos: https://georgeharrison.lnk.to/StreamI... Follow George Harrison: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeharri... Facebook: https://facebook.com/georgeharrison/ Twitter: https://twitter.c...

Video of Prince and the New Power Generation performing "17 Days" at @TheForum on April 28, 2011 is now available on @YouTube . Prince's entire performance from this night has just been issued on Blu-ray in the Deluxe Edition of #Welcome2America .

Listen to “I Get A Kick Out Of You”, out now: https://TonyGaga.lnk.to/IGetAKickOutO... Pre-order the new album “Love For Sale”, available October 1: https://TonyGaga.lnk.to/LoveForSale Follow Tony Bennett: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonybennett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itstonybennett Twitter: https://twitter.com/itstonybennett Website: https://www.tonybennett.com/ Follow Lady Gaga: Facebook: http://gaga.lk/facebook Instagram: http://gaga.lk/Instagram Snapchat: http://gaga.lk/Snapchat Twitter: http://gaga.lk/Twitter Website: http://www.ladygaga.com/ Official Store: http://gaga.lk/GagaStore Email List: http://gaga.lk/News

Just got off an inspiring call with @GavinNewsom ! He let us know what is at stake. Let's do this California - #StopTheRepublicanRecall Vote “No” on the recall. #VoteNoOnRecall pic.twitter.com/qmW3ZvYRr8 — Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) August 6, 2021  

It’s no secret that I love Amtrak. It’s one of the reasons I’m excited about the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, which includes the largest investment in passenger rail since Amtrak’s founding. We’re going to modernize our rail systems and expand services across the country. pic.twitter.com/whL2z21O7a — President Biden (@POTUS) August 3, 2021  

Eddie Vedder and Bruce Springsteen appear in the first single from Tom Morello's New Album The Atlas Underground Fire Out Oct 15th, 2021 Tom Morello explain s that they’re “bringing this legendary song into the future. One of the greatest rock’n’roll songs of all time sung by two of the greatest rock’n’roll singers of all time. And then I drop a shredding guitar solo. Thank you and good night.” The Atlas Underground Fire: 01 Harlem Hellfighter 02 Highway to Hell [ft. Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder] 03 Let’s Get the Party Started [ft. Bring Me the Horizon] 04 Driving to Texas [ft. Phantogram] 05 The War Inside [ft. Chris Stapleton] 06 Hold the Line [ft. Grandson] 07 Naraka [ft. Mike Posner] 08 The Achilles List [ft. Damian Marley] 09 Night Witch [ft. Phem] 10 Charmed I’m Sure [ft. Protohype] 11 Save Our Souls [ft. Dennis Lyxzén] 12 On the Shore of Eternity [ft. Sama’ Abdulhadi] More at: Tom Morello on the Music of His Life Listen/Download 'Highway To Hell': https://sm...

🎹 «La musica è una calma notte di luna, un frusciare estivo di foglie, uno scampanio lontano la sera, nasce solo dal cuore e si rivolge al cuore. È amore». Nasceva oggi nel 1873 Sergej Rachmaninov. Un momento del preludio n. 6 dall'Op.23, suona Valentina Lisitsa 🎹 pic.twitter.com/T4IBkzoowd — Teatro La Fenice (@teatrolafenice) August 2, 2021  

Los Lobos, from left, is Cesar Rosas, Louie Pérez, David Hidalgo, Conrad Lozano and Steve Berlin. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Great Read at:  Los Lobos nearly called it quits last year. Lucky for L.A., they made a covers album instead https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2021-07-29/los-lobos-native-sons-covers-album

Inside the Making of Prince’s Posthumous Album, Welcome 2 America From secret bands to mysterious recording sessions, the late legend’s closest collaborators reveal how the Purple One made a record that could thrive without him. https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/a37167062/prince-welcome-2-america-posthumous-album-behind-the-scenes/

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Black Fox Literary Magazine (@blackfoxlit) Honored to have contributed two covers to this wonderful literary journal! Features work by:   Lisa Harris, Tamara Panici, Roberta Senechal de la Roche, Kelsey Ann Kerr, Elizabeth Yalkut, Sophia Kwon, A.M. Bostwick, María Castro Domínguez, Lorraine Henrie Lins, Wendi Dass, Brigette Stevenson, Sanya Bery, L. Mari Harris, Heidi Hemmer, Nikki Macahon, Alice-Catherine Jennings, Samantha Zimbler, Talal Alyan, Heather Humphrey, Rosie McMahan, Natalie Crick, A’rikka Dion, Seth Jani, Guy Traiber, Mariana Samuda, Amy Fant, and Kelsie Qua.  Cover Artist:  Gregg Chadwick. Purchase the Print Copy  her e