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WONDER why hip hop king Wyclef Jean was powering as host of the MTV Australia Video music Awards on Saturday night?

A different kind of election is happening this week in support of working musicians from around the world. Calabash music is a finalist in the entrepreneurial contest at the small business site Ideablob.com. The prize is $10,000 and the votes will be counted on April 30th. "So, if you want a break from the Democratic Primaries but still want to vote for something you believe in…," says Calabash music's President, Brad Powell. The project is to Make A Difference for Working Musicians Around the World. "Here's our Idea as posted on Ideablob.com," says Powell "Every artist has the same problem of obtaining capital for their next recording. Tune Your World provides the solution of applying the...

Through quirky YouTube videos, OK-Go has made its name as a band. Lead singer Damian Kulash explains how free Internet culture shapes the music industry.

AP - For Cafe Tacuba, Mexico's premier rock band, borders are meant to be crossed.

She's an activist in life, but in music, Madonna stays true to her dance roots.

The Tambo International Art Camp in Mozambique offers 2 weeks of unique possibilities to experience the multicultural art scene and traditions of Pemba - Mozambique. The workshops will be held July 7th – July 20th 2008/Participants will work with local and foreign artists in:● Art work shops of dance, theatre, music, design and more● Visit local artists like the Mask Mapiko dancers, Makonde carvers, the Arab inspired Tufo choir and more● Performances● III Festival ”Celebrating Cultural Diversity”The Art Camp takes place at the Cultural Centre ”Tambo”, the home of the Tambo Tambulani Tambo. Participation fee including food and accommodation: US$ 200. Mail: tambulanimoz@gmail.com. Plea...

Lidia Kaminska is not like most musicians.For one thing, her instrument is so rarefied she has to escort it back to its birthplace in Italy every year or so to be tuned.

Music Reviews: Just as James Brown was the Godfather of Soul, one Sylvester Stewart might now best be known as the Prodigal Son of Funk. The return of the groundbreaking and profoundly influential recording artist was anxiously anticipated at two local House of Blues concerts over the weekend, but a late-starting and rather abbreviated show in Anaheim left fans more frustrated by -- rather than celebrating -- his reemergence.

Music News: Badalamenti, Marianelli set to be feted -- Composers Angelo Badalamenti and Dario Marianelli will be guests of honor at the World Soundtrack Awards.

SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY, SIR ELTON JOHN and MADONNA and GUY RITCHIE have all scored places among 2008's top British music millionaires. The former Beatle's place in the list ...