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AlexCuba Agua Del Pozo (Caracol records, 2008)After his debut CD Humo de Tabaco with appearances by Chucho Valdes and Pancho Amat, AlexCuba is back with his second CD Agua Del Pozo released on the Caracol records label and it promises to have fans swooning. On Agua Del Pozo with its mellow compositions and flavorful vocals...

Reuters - When Clear Channel wanted to launch a format-free Internet radio station called erockster, executive VP/head of online music and radio Evan Harrison turned to his old friend Eric Szmanda for ideas. Best known for playing Greg Sanders on the hit series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," Szmanda at first seems like an unlikely choice for leading such a major initiative at the world's largest radio broadcaster.

Reuters - Outside the windows of a 36th-floor conference-room suite at New York's Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the morning is gray and befit for April showers. Always the trendsetter, R&B star Usher has plucked from his wardrobe a navy blue military-style button-up adorned with gold clasps to complete his jeans-and-sneaker ensemble.

A powerful and commanding set from the old school heavyweights that takes a while to kick off but delivers when it does.

Jon Bellamy spoke with the 'Beast of the North East'

AP - los angeles (AP) ? Though ashlee simpson and Pete Wentz are keeping a tight lid on their nuptuals, it's looking like a wedding is imminent. Aerial photos posted Friday at several celebrity Web sites, credited to the Insight News & Features paparazzi photo agency, purport to show the Simpson family home near Los Angeles dotted with large white party tents.

The daughter of famed jazz journalist and producer Leonard Feather first tried to make a career as a stage actress. That's when she started to translate her minor aggravations into song lyrics — and singing them.

A competition is running for an unsigned band to win the chance to play Download.

Firewind will play Download this June followed by UK shows in September.

The Taste of Durham food and music festival returns to Durham, North Carolina, May 24th, 2008 at t Imperial Center Surrounding Winchester Place. The eclectic music lineup features known and emerging artists. The highlights of main stage entertainment for 2008 include Latin beats by Jose Conde y Ola Fresca, taste of the Blues by Seth Walker, Afrobeat with The Afromotive, a taste of jazz with John Brown Jazz orchestra, and many other bands to be announced. Mark Gauthier, comedian/actor is the host/master of ceremonies. Hear the music for 2008 by clicking here. Described as a Festival Within a Festival, Taste of Durham also includes ...