Rawkblog — The Grammys have long been a (much-deserved) punching bag for people who don’t buy their music on sale at Wal-Mart, but I’d be remiss in not noting that Rawkblog hero Jon Brion has been nominated in the Production, Non-Classical category for his ... more info

Guardian Music — Powerful Greek soprano who was a specialist in French songThe Greek soprano Arda Mandikian, who has died aged 85, was a powerful presence on stage or concert platform, appearing to be much taller than she really was. Her face was not only beautiful b... more info

Scotsman.com — THIS decade began with Dido as the biggest British female recording artist, but it ends with that crucial position filled by not one but several far more interesting women per more info

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Guardian Music — The annual feast of jingoism had flags, fancy-dress and David Attenborough on a floor polisher It's six years, I discover, since I previously attended the last night of the Proms. That was a relatively standard affair presided over by conductor Leona... more info