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13 hours ago · The Commitments is a 1991 musical comedy-drama film based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Roddy Doyle. It was directed by Alan Parker from a screenplay written by Doyle, Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. Set in the Northside of Dublin, the film tells the story of Jimmy Rabbitte ( Robert Arkins ), a young music fanatic who assembles a group ...
3 days ago · The Guess Who were a Canadian rock band formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1965. The band found their greatest success in the late 1960s and early 1970s, under the leadership of singer/keyboardist Burton Cummings and guitarist Randy Bachman, with hit songs including "American Woman", "These Eyes", and "No Time".
5 days ago · Even today, Parker's recordings continue to inspire new generations of artists. His legacy lives on through countless tributes, documentaries, and biographies. Charlie Parker wasn't just a musician; he was a pioneer who reshaped the landscape of jazz. His contributions will always be remembered, making him a true legend in the world of music.
3 days ago · In 1979, Stone was awarded his first Oscar, after adapting true-life prison story Midnight Express into the successful film of the same name for British director Alan Parker (the two men would later collaborate on the 1996 movie of stage musical Evita).
5 days ago · Musicians perform and discuss their work in the studios of NPR and NPR Music station partners. Live music sessions, interviews, and the best new songs in rock, pop, folk, classical, jazz,...
4 days ago · Alanis Morissette (born June 1, 1974, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian musician known for her confessional lyrics and a layered rock-influenced sound. Her 1995 album Jagged Little Pill established her as one of alternative rock ’s foremost female vocalists of the 1990s.
2 days ago · William Parker with Eri Yamamoto, Ikuo Takeuchi, Rob Brown (Jazzaldia 59, Three venues in San Sebastián (Donostia). 25-28 July 2024. Review by Jon Turney) William Parker. Photo credit Lolo Vasco/ Jazzaldia After six decades, the annual festival in the breathtaking Basque seaside town San Sebastián (Donostia) has a tried and tested mix in its ...
