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R.M. Almonte honors mentor Voodoo Ray during Canada world-record run
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Dominican American author and two-time world record holder R.M. Almonte is paying tribute to his late mentor Raymond “Voodoo Ray” Ultarte as he travels across Canada in pursuit of two more records.
Eric HZ links fatherhood, Mandarin song 'Child' to new GRAMMY category
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Chinese singer-songwriter Eric HZ says his Mandarin song “Child,” written after the birth of his twins, is both a personal fatherhood story and a case for broader understanding of Asian music.
Music streaming market to top $77B by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global music streaming market is on track to surpass $77 billion by 2030, with North America and the United States expected to remain the biggest demand centers.
Eric HZ weighs vocal science as GRAMMY adds Best Asian Pop Music Performance
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Chinese singer-songwriter Eric HZ is using the Recording Academy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category to argue for more rigorous, cross-cultural listening.
Eric HZ weighs artistry against fame as GRAMMY adds Asian pop category
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Chinese singer-songwriter Eric HZ says artistic merit, commercial success and lasting influence should be judged separately as the Recording Academy launches Best Asian Pop Music Performance.
Consumer data storage device market seen reaching $45.95 billion by 2030
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The consumer data storage device market is projected to rise from $31.2 billion in 2025 to $45.95 billion by 2030 as digital content creation, device ownership and personal backup needs expand.
Bryan Stenler Studios expands AI-native universe with virtual talent and music
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Bryan Stenler Studios is broadening its transmedia entertainment push with new music, virtual performers and cinematic storytelling tied to its The Sower Universe concept.
The Enterprise World publishes four profiles across leadership, healthcare and AI
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The Enterprise World says it has published four new profiles featuring Richard Barrett, Anuj Kumar, Dr. Lorna A. Brudie and Ava Bently.
St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival returns to Atlanta Oct. 10-11
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St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church will host the 48th Annual Middle Eastern Festival in Atlanta on Oct. 10-11, bringing food, music, church tours and family activities to a cashless weekend event.
CIMC names finalists for 2026 Autumn Music Competition
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The Charleston International Music Competition has announced the finalists for its 2026 Autumn Music Competition, with winners to be revealed Oct. 10, 2026. The online competition highlights musicians from around the world and ties the recognition…
Music utilities market seen reaching $1.3B by 2030
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The music utilities market is projected to grow from $1.08 billion in 2026 to $1.3 billion by 2030, driven by AI audio tools, cloud-native software and streaming expansion.
Music, images and video market seen reaching $1.4 trillion by 2030
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The global market for digital music, images and video is projected to grow to $1,397.17 billion by 2030, according to a new Business Research Company report.
Don Cusic’s new book links Bob Dylan to country music and Nashville
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Country music historian Don Cusic released Country Bob: Dylan and Country Music on October 7, 2026, arguing that country music shaped Bob Dylan’s songwriting, sound, and career over six decades.
Gazillion Bubble Show adds holiday run at New World Stages
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Gazillion Bubble Show will launch a Holiday Spectacular at New World Stages from Nov. 14 through Jan. 18, adding seasonal music, surprises and Santa-in-a-bubble photo ops to its long-running New York production.
Elie Wiesel Foundation plans Chanukah concert in New York
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The Elie Wiesel Foundation will mark 40 years since Elie Wiesel’s Nobel Peace Prize with a Dec. 9 concert at The Town Hall in New York City. Proceeds from the event will support Beit Tzipora Centers in Israel and student exchanges linking American…
NMPA SONGS Foundation gives $50,000 to expand songwriter therapy access
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The National Music Publishers’ Association’s SONGS Foundation is giving The SONA Foundation $50,000 to help more songwriters and composers access individualized mental health care through its Therapy Assistance Project.
LEPAS launches Global Elegant Lifestyle Week in Wuhu
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LEPAS will stage its first Global Elegant Lifestyle Week from Oct. 18-24, 2026, as part of the Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China.
ActsSocial spotlights music, service and live faith community activity
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ActsSocial is highlighting a week of Christian music, member stories, practical resources and live events on its faith-based social platform.
American Blonde releases Delta Home EP and new single
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American Blonde has released its six-song EP Delta Home, produced by Grammy-nominated Lincoln Parish, and launched the new single and video “Kiss Me Like The World Is Ending.” The band is also making vinyl available for the first time through its…
LEPAS launches first Global Elegant Lifestyle Week in Wuhu
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LEPAS will hold its first Global Elegant Lifestyle Week from Oct. 18-24, 2026, as part of the Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China.
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