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Buffy St Marie Power In The Blood

Buffy Sainte-Marie Has Announced Her Retirement from Performance

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary Canadian indigenous folk singer Buffy Sainte-Marie has announced her retirement from performing.

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Jeff Tweedy of Wilco photo by Ros O'Gorman

There’s A Brand New Wilco Song Called ‘Evicted’

by Paul Cashmere

Wilco have revealed details of the next album ‘Cousin’ and preview the album with the song ‘Evicted’.

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Sinead O'Connor photo by Ros O'Gorman

Tributes Flow for Sinéad O’Connor

by Paul Cashmere

Tributes have been flowing from music stars worldwide following the passing of Sinéad O’Connor. Bryan Adams, Cat Stevens, Billy Bragg and Ron Sexsmith have posted tributes.

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Paul Simon, Rod Laver Arena, 2013, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

Paul Simon Wants To Quit Retirement

by Music-News.com

Paul Simon has reunited his live band for rehearsals as he battles to end his enforced retirement from touring.

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Richard J Frankland

Richard J. Franklin Releases Powerful Spoken Word Track ‘Tomorrow Australia’ for the Yes Campaign

by Paul Cashmere

Gunditjama man Richard J. Frankland has released another “weapon”, the powerful spoken word argument ‘Tomorrow Australia’, to present the case for Australia’s Yes vote at the upcoming referendum.

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David Crosby, A Day On The Green, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

David Crosby’s Band To Perform Tribute Show

by Music-News.com

David Crosby’s final band has announced a special concert in his memory.

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Emma Donovan and William Barton with MSO photo by Laura Manariti

Melbourne Symphony Pay Respect To The Music of Archie Roach with One Song

by Paul Cashmere

‘One Song – The Music of Archie Roach’ was possibly one of the most reverent events ever showcased by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. It was indeed a spiritual evening.

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The Kominsky Method

Alan Arkin Was Once A Pop Star

by Paul Cashmere

Academy Award winning actor Alan Arkin once had a hit song.

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Yusaf - Cat Stevens at Rod Laver Arena Melbourne on Monday 27 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Cat Stevens Channels George Harrison At Glastonbury

by Paul Cashmere

Cat Stevens used his stage time at Glastonbury to pay tribute to George Harrison with his version of ‘Here Comes The Sun’.

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ARIA Album Chart Report 23 June 2023

by Gavin Ryan

The third studio for local act The Teskey Brothers called “The Winding Way” becomes their second #1 in Australia this week.

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M. Ward

M. Ward Has Two First Aid Kit Collaborations on New Album ‘supernatural thing’

by Paul Cashmere

M. Ward recruited Swedish duo First Aid Kit for two songs on his new album ‘supernatural thing’.

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Kutcha Edwards with the Melbourne Youth Orchestra photo by Meredith O'Shea

Kutcha Edwards and Melbourne Youth Orchestra Come Together For Unforgettable Performance #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

Kutcha Edwards performance for ‘Warta-Kiki: Come Together’ with the Melbourne Youth Orchestra was more of an experience than a show.

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Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival 2022

Joni Mitchell Plays Her First Headline Show Since 2000

by Paul Cashmere

Joni Mitchell has played her first headline show since 2 June, 2000.

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Bob Dylan Shadow Kingdom

Bob Dylan Resumes Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour in Europe

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan is back on the road touring ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ in Europe.

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Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival 2022

Joni Mitchell Live At Newport To Be Officially Released

by Paul Cashmere

On June 24, 2022, Joni Mitchell surprised music fans at the Newport Jazz Festival with her first appearance in 20 years.

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Richard J Franklin Who Will Sing My Songs

Mark Holden Has Co-Produced Gunditjama Man Richard J. Frankland

by Paul Cashmere

Former pop star, once upon a time Australian Idol judge and songwriter and record producer Mark Holden, is wearing his production hat to bring us new music from Gunditjama man Richard Frankland.

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Ed Sheeran, Noise11, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

ARIA Album Chart Report 19 May 2023

by Gavin Ryan

– (subtract) for Ed Sheeran remains at No.1 in Australia for a second week, becoming his longest running chart-topping album this decade.

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Gordon Lightfoot At Royal Albert Hall

Gordon Lightfoot’s Final Album ‘At Royal Albert Hall’ To Be Released

by Paul Cashmere

Gordon Lightfoot’s final album, the live recording ‘At Royal Albert Hall’ was recorded at Gordon’s London concert on 24 May, 2016.

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James McMurtry

James McMurtry Performs Is Drag As a Big FU To Tennessee Law

by Paul Cashmere

American folk rock singer James McMurtry has donned a dress to perform in Tennessee as a protest to the States’ homophobic law.

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Gordon Lightfoot

Gordon Lightfoot Dies At Age 84

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary singer songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has died at age 84.

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Broderick Smith of The Dingoes 20 February 2011 photo by Ros O'Gorman

Vale Broderick Smith at 75

by Paul Cashmere

One of Australian’s greatest musicians as well as songwriter and actor Broderick Smith has passed away at age 75.

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Don McLean photo by Bron Robinson

Don McLean Goes Out On The Top Of His Game On Final Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Don McLean is calling his 20th Australian tour his last but I think he has a few years left in him.

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Don McLean American Pie

Watch South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Sing Don McLean Classic ‘American Pie’

by Paul Cashmere

While Don McLean is touring Australia, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was at The White House in Washington singing Don McLean’s classic ‘American Pie’ to President Joe Biden.

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Vika and Linda To Tour Victoria and Tasmania After Red Hot Summer

by Paul Cashmere

Vika and Linda Bull will spend July touring Tasmania and regional Victoria after they complete their Red Hot Summer dates.

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Judy Collins

Judy Collins Australian Tour Rescheduled To March 2024

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary singer Judy Collins has rescheduled her Australian tour for March 2024.

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The Waifs

The Waifs Have A Stack of Dates Starting In June

by Paul Cashmere

The Waifs will begin a three-month Australian tour in June to mark the 20th anniversary.

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Bob Dylan Shadow Kingdom

Bob Dylan To Release ‘Shadow Kingdom’ Live Album

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan Shadow Kingdom

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Paul Simon, Rod Laver Arena, 2013, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

Paul Simon To Release His First Album In Seven Years

by Music-News.com

Paul Simon has announced a new album that is intended to be listened to sequentially.

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Fenn Wilson Honey Hates Death Ghazals

Fenn Wilson Dedicates New Album To His Late Father Australian Blues Musician Chris Wilson

by Paul Cashmere

Fenn Wilson used his time in the studio recording ‘Honey Dates Death/Ghazals’ as a healing process following the death of his father, Australian blues guitarist Chris Wilson, in 2019.

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Paul Kelly Poetry

Paul Kelly To Premiere Two Rarities on ‘Poetry’ Compilation

by Paul Cashmere

Paul Kelly fans will be treated to two unreleased tracks on his next compilation ‘Poetry’.

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