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'Dr. Zhivago' composer Maurice Jarre dies at 84PARIS -- Oscar-winning composer Maurice Jarre, who captured the majesty of the desert in his music for "Lawrence of Arabia" and wrote the haunting "Lara's Theme" in his score for "Doctor Zhivago," has died. He was 84.
Seattle Post Intelligencer Monday, March 30, 2009Reading and Leeds Festivals line-up and tickets todayThose tight-lipped people running the Reading and Leeds festivals have kept details of joint line-ups very close to their chests, but all shall be revealed today, along with the starting pistol being fired to buy tickets. [UPDATE] Arctic Monkeys have been confirmed as opening night headliner in Leeds, and second night headliner in Reading.
Twisted Ear Monday, March 30, 2009Santigold's Beastie Boys and David Byrne hook-upSantogold. Schmantogold. Lawsuit threats from a Baltimore jeweller named Santo Gold may have enforced a quick vowel substitution on the name, but things look nothing but bright for the freshly dubbed Santigold.
Twisted Ear Monday, March 30, 2009Soundgarden reform, minus Chris CornellGiven the critical panning of his recent solo album Scream, and his keyboard spat with Trent Reznor, it hasn't been the best of months for Chris Cornell. Matters have just got worse with his former bandmates getting back together without him. This despite Cornell insisting the band would never reunite without all original bandmates being included.
Twisted Ear Monday, March 30, 2009Welcome Back Sibling: Nottingham rockers Sibling return with 'Not Looking For Paradise'Nottingham rockers Sibling return with 'Not Looking For Paradise'
crossrhytms.co.uk Monday, March 30, 2009Vinyl To CD: Pony Express, Jetenderpaul, Fine China 45s re-released on CDPony Express, Jetenderpaul, Fine China 45s re-released on CD
crossrhytms.co.uk Monday, March 30, 2009Never Been To Me: One time hitmaker Charlene writes autobiographyOne time hitmaker Charlene writes autobiography
crossrhytms.co.uk Monday, March 30, 2009Moscowitz to top WB RecordsMusic News: WMG's chief exec expands role at label -- Todd Moscowitz, chief exec of Warner Music Group's indie labels, is expanding his purview to become exec VP at flagship Warner Bros. Records.
Variety Monday, March 30, 2009Arts Advocacy promotes fundingMusic News: Entertainers descend on D.C. to support arts -- An arts community that's solidly enamored with the Obama administration -- except regarding one key point -- will descend on Washington today for the 22nd annual Arts Advocacy Day to promote policies and funding for the arts.
Variety Monday, March 30, 2009Encores! sets concert scheduleMusic News: Season kicks off with Gershwins' 'Girl Crazy' -- Composers Gershwin, Rome and Sondheim are on the bill for the 2009-10 season at Encores!, City Center's annual series of semi-staged concert revivals, often of lesser-known tuners.
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