Guardian Music — South African born dramatic soprano with a popular following all over the worldThe internationally acclaimed dramatic soprano Elizabeth Connell, who has died at the age of 65 of cancer, was a dedicated artist with a popular following who paced her c... more info

Guardian Music — With a compelling backstory that might even be true, Willis Earl Beal is hollering the blues so well XL has snapped him upHometown: Chicago.The lineup: Willis Earl Beal (voice, instruments).The background: Willis Earl Beal is the male answer to Cold ... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Twenty years ago Phish performed at Worcester Memorial Auditorium (The New Aud), Worcester, MA. The show is now available as a 3-set digital download and on-demand CD through livephish.com: Phish had a busy year in 1991, signing a record deal with... more info

Crazed Hits — • Multi-platinum producer/songwriter Tricky Stewart is expected to be named Head of A&R at Epic Records. • Chris Anokute has been appointed SVP A&R at Island Def Jam. • Word on the street is that Mike Caren (Co-President, Elektra Records, and E... more info

Guardian Music — From Beethoven's letters to Bob Dylan's Chronicles, the musician chooses books that reveal the private lives behind the public melodiesSongwriter, arranger, producer and guitarist Nile Rodgers is one of the most influential pop musicians of the last ... more info

Altsounds — Elektra recording artist Bruno Mars has scored yet another top 10 single with “It Will Rain,” the first single from Summit Entertainment/Chop Shop/Atlantic's recently released “THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PA... more info

Altsounds — Elektra recording artist Cee Lo Green has reached to the top with his hit single, “Fool For You (Feat. Melanie Fiona).” The track – featured on Green's blockbuster solo album, “THE LADY KILLER” ÂÂ�... more info

Guardian Music — Martin Kettle first heard Claudio Abbado conduct 45 years ago. He reflects on a lifetime of listeningClaudio Abbado and I go back a long way together. Forty-five years next month, in fact. Not that I can claim an acquaintance with the great man - tho... more info

We Like it Lossless! — 1994, Elektra1 part(s) UPto, download more info

Guardian Music — Rome's Teatro dell'Opera theatre threatens to sue New York Met for poaching world-renowned Italian conductor Fabio LuisiOpera houses on both sides of the Atlantic have become involved in a tale of stolen talent, bitter recrimination and nasty injurie... more info