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The JRockingR Company is proud to announce the release of Tony Award winner Michael Rupert's debut single. Recorded for his forthcoming CD, 'Racing to the Moon' is from the new Matthew Riopelle/Michael Rupert musical, STREETS OF AMERICA.

In the 1970s in Recife, Brazil, a scene coalesced around a musician named Lula Cortes. An offshoot of the psychedelic rock scene happening around the world at the time, the movement created a handful of labels that recorded, produced and distributed some of the most beautiful music ever, perfect for hot summer nights.

SPARE SOME CHANGE: NYC ARTISTS FOR BARACK OBAMA will be held on the campus of new york University on Monday, August 11th at 8 p.m. In keeping with the inclusionary spirit of Senator Obama's revolutionary campaign, artists from all walks of life will take part in the call for change - from subway musicians and soap opera stars to Broadway luminaries.

In his new album, The Hard Way, Hunter delves even deeper into soul, fusing his smoky voice with the sounds of surf music. With nods to American soul legends such as Sam Cooke and Ray Charles, Hunter maintains a sense of nostalgia, while infusing his sound with modern style and distinctive technique. Hear him when he stops by World Cafe with host David Dye.

Since the early '90s, Escovedo's solo albums have quietly cast him as an artist of note. He's come a long way since his bands Rank And File and True Believers, which both looked at roots-rock music in new ways yet only achieved cult status. Slowly but surely, Escovedo is getting his due.

Music News: Growth in Europe, digital revs help music unit -- Warner music Group reported narrower third-quarter losses thanks to growth in Europe and a 36% rise in digital revenue.

Music News: Artist penned Cyndi Lauper's hit 'Girls' -- Robert Hazard, who wrote the 1983 Cyndi Lauper hit 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,' died Tuesday. He was 59.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Erik Darling, the reedy-voiced guitarist and banjo player who deftly stepped in when Pete Seeger left the pioneering folk music group The Weavers, has died after battling lymphoma. He was 74....

IRON MAIDEN have taken their name out of the running for this year's (08) Vodafone Live music Awards. The British rockers were nominated for Best Live Return for their ...

Exclusives: Green Train tour will cover 28 states -- Legendary country-music songwriter and performer Merle Haggard will board a train to lead a six-week tour of the U.S. promoting global environmental awareness beginning in April.