Category Archives: Music Musings

I know this is mainly a political blog, but I love to write about music too. This wouldn’t be my blog if I didn’t.

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Houston Chamber Choir Receives Prestigious National Honor

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Some very big news for one of Houston's most prominent classical music organizations.  Here's the story from the Houston Chamber Choir's Press Release (via the Broadway World Newsdesk)...

Houston Chamber Choir has received the prestigious Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence from Chorus America, the advocacy, research and leadership development organization that advances … Continue Reading ››

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Music Musings: The Jackson 5 Celebrate 50 Years As Recording Artists

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In 2018, they are known to music lovers around the planet.  Their surname is instantly recognized as the most prominent, most prolific and most successful family in the modern music industry.  For multiple generations now, there's just no parallel to The Jacksons. Of the original 9 Jackson siblings-- Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, … Continue Reading ››
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Music Musings: SZA Keeps Us Going Through ‘The Weekend’

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SURPRISE!! You were probably expecting an angry post about today's big news... about how the Republican-led Congress has delivered its massive tax giveaway and healthcare destruction bill to President Trump, just in time for the holidays 😀 Trust me, there will be plenty of time to discuss all of that.  But on days like today, … Continue Reading ››
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Logic’s ‘1-800-273-8255’ Shows the Power of Music With a Message

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In the fickle world of contemporary pop music, lots of artists are working hard to either get noticed, to reach the top, or to stay there.  It's a fast-paced, calculated, and highly competitive environment where people are constantly tempted to compromise and sacrifice their artistry to reach the top.  In an era where sound physical … Continue Reading ››
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CONFIRMED: Tidal Music Streaming Counted On Billboard Charts

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Anyone that has been following the music industry knows that the 2010s have been an exciting, yet turbulent time.  The digital age has led to a mass democratization of nearly every possible information source, but few areas have been rocked by that impact like music.  Once a dependable source of revenue, physical sales of albums … Continue Reading ››
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Encore!! Houston Classical Music Gains Dedicated Radio Coverage

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Recent years have proven challenging for Houston's incredible Arts Scene.  After KUHF's Award-Winning program The Front Row closed its doors in 2013, the city's diverse collection of artists and musicians lost one of their greatest champions.  In the years since, Houstonians have been wondering what will become of the once robust local music and … Continue Reading ››
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Music Musings: BET Celebrates The Obamas

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As America prepares for a new President and uncertain times, many across the nation have had a tough time accepting the inevitable.  In the coming days, the Obama Presidency will end.  Even as folks do their best to sound reasonable and put on a brave face, the coming Inauguration is going to be difficult for … Continue Reading ››