http://www.musicians.com/blog/ en 2012-05-04T06:19:48-05:00 hourly 6 2012-05-04T06:19:48-05:00 http://www.musicians.com/blog/classical-summer-concerts-in-europe 2012-05-04T06:19:48-05:00 en Editor News Music is a part of everyday life for billions of people around the world, and the many genres of music reflect the varied tastes of music-lovers. As Europe heads into its summer months, there are a host of classical music concerts planned to cater for enthusiasts of this timeless genre, offering opportunities to combine great music with a great summer vacation. http://www.musicians.com/blog/ethnomusicology-people-making-music 2012-04-20T06:30:17-05:00 en Editor Features Legendary reggae musician Bob Marley has been quoted as saying "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." Certainly, many would agree that music has enormous potential to influence emotions and behavior – and this has been the case for centuries. Defined as the study of social and cultural aspects of music and dance, both in a local and global context, the term ethnomusicology was created by Dutch scholar Jaap Kunst (1891-1960) as a more precise term for his research into the gamelan music of Indonesia. Taken from the Greek words for "nation" and "music", ethnomusicology is, in a nutshell, the study of "people making music" – as noted by Brown University professor of music, Jeff Todd Titon. Although originally referring to non-Western music, ethnomusicology has expanded to include the anthropological and sociological aspects of Western music traditions. http://www.musicians.com/blog/bingley-music-live-line-up 2012-04-06T03:03:38-05:00 en Editor News The quiet market town of Bingley in West Yorkshire, England, may not appear to be the type of place to host a rip-roaring three-day music festival. Nonetheless, each year since 2007 musicians and music-lovers have flocked to Myrtle Park in Bingley to enjoy the aptly named Bingley Music Live festival. This year's event is set to take place from the 31st of August through to the 2nd of September, and the line-up is already looking impressive. Promoted as an intimate event known for its 'big heart, big sound', Bingley Music Live attracts more than 15,000 festival-goers, offering an entire weekend of music and fun, with world-class musicians and comedians. http://www.musicians.com/blog/trying-to-play-scales-on-your-clarinet 2012-03-26T04:29:43-05:00 en John Goodwin Musicians Tips When you're understanding how to play the clarinet, it is a smart idea to purchase clarinet fingering charts for your musical instrument too. Learning to play scales on the clarinet will let you get accustomed to the varied key signatures as well as help you expand your knowledge when it comes to music. http://www.musicians.com/blog/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-2012-inductees 2012-03-23T03:01:37-05:00 en Editor News With the induction ceremony set to take place on April 14 in Cleveland, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the upcoming inductees, as well as the celebrities who will be making the presentations. Among the musicians being honored are Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guns 'n Roses, Beastie Boys, the Small Faces aka Faces, Laura Nyro and Donovan. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been running for 26-years as a nonprofit organization that aims to provide information to the public about the history of rock and roll music, while at the same time drawing attention to its continued significance in music today by means of its library, educational programs and archives. http://www.musicians.com/blog/country-music-hall-of-fame-2012-inductees 2012-03-09T02:38:56-06:00 en Editor News It's been announced that Connie Smith, Hargus 'Pig' Robbins and Garth Brooks will be joining country music legends in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Operated by the non-profit Country Music Foundation (CMF), the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum identifies and documents trends in the ever-evolving history and traditions of what is arguably the most popular music genre in North America. Established in 1967 and located in Nashville, Tennessee, the museum is housed in a state-of-the art building which serves as a venue for live performances and public programs, as well as displaying all manner of memorabilia connected to country music. http://www.musicians.com/blog/2012-juno-awards-nominees 2012-02-24T02:47:32-06:00 en Editor Features The 2012 Juno Awards are set to take place on April 1st at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa - with the legendary William Shatner as its host. The lineup for the evening includes City and Colour, deadmau5, Hedley, Blue Rodeo, Feist and Nickelback, with Hey Rosetta! and Sarah McLachlan being the latest additions to what promises to be an exciting and entertaining event. http://www.musicians.com/blog/nominees-for-54th-grammy-awards 2012-02-10T02:55:19-06:00 en Editor Features With the prestigious Grammy Awards taking place this upcoming weekend, there is little doubt that Adele will be walking off with a number of the coveted awards. With six Grammy nominations – Records of the Year; Album of the Year; Song of the Year; Best Pop Solo Performance; Best Pop Vocal Album; and Best Short Form Music Video - Adele appears set to become one of the most successful British singers in history. Producers Paul Epworth (Rolling in the Deep and I'll be Waiting) and Ryan Tedder (Rumor Has It) have both been nominated for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical. http://www.musicians.com/blog/ne-yo-takes-on-challenge-to-revitalize-motown 2012-01-27T02:56:25-06:00 en Editor Features The legendary music label Motown Records has announced that American R&B singer-songwriter Ne-Yo has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President of A&R – Artists and Repertoire – at the Universal Music Group. Currently signed with Def Jam Recordings, the singer will move his work over to Motown, bringing his New-York based imprint Compound Entertainment with him. His new position will include talent-seeking and mentoring Motown label's artists. He will also continue with his own successful music career, with his fifth album due out this year. http://www.musicians.com/blog/adele-leads-2011-top-sellers 2012-01-13T02:15:23-06:00 en Editor Features According to data released by music sales tracking service Nielsen SoundScan, Adele's album 21 and her single from the album Rolling in the Deep were the number one sellers in the United States for 2011. The album reportedly sold 5.82 million copies, with the single hitting 5.81 million downloads. As the singer-songwriter's second album, 21 is the biggest selling album since Usher's album Confessions sold 7.98 million in 2004. Judging by the initial sales of 21 when it was released in March 2011, it was no surprise to fans that Adele's album took top honors. The album sold 352,000 copies in its first week and has remained in the Billboard 200 chart's top 10 for 44 weeks and counting.