Guardian Music — You don't need a degree in French to realise this Belgian exponent of mournful Euro disco is not a happy bunnyHometown: Brussels.The lineup: Paul Van Haver (vocals, music).The background: Stromae's single Alors On Danse hasn't been released here yet,... more info

All About Jazz — Ahmad S. Alaadeen an American "Jazz Master" saxophonist, composer, educator, author has died at the age of 76 years on August 15th, 2010...noted for his contribution to the world of jazz for 60+ years he was particularly well known in the Kansas City... more info

Mjsbigblog — Read mythsofsisyphus’ detailed recap of Saturday night’s  Idols Live show at the historic Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountainview, CA. *** The low-down on me: I’m a law student (yes, it makes me die inside sometimes too) and a... more info

All About Jazz — Please tune in worldwide for another great musical performance on WLRN's SOUTH FLORIDA ARTS BEAT Friday, July 16, 2010 Featuring the JIM GASIOR TRIO Now serving as the Interim Dean of Music at the New World School of the Arts, pianist/composer/Jaz... more info

All About Jazz — The Festival International de Jazz de Montreal honors Smokey Robinson, The Manhattan Transfere, Sonny Rollins, Richard Bona, Herman Leonard, Don Thompson and presents a special award to Dave Brubeck. Before Dave Brubeck, jazz was essentially an East... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — The Morning Benders frontman Christopher Chu made a summery mix for music blog Say Mayday, with the following directive: "If you put this mix on backwards and play it while you eat a bowl of cereal, you'll see your entire future." Early results are ... more info

Reuters — MONTREUX, Switzerland (Reuters) - Phil Collins brought Motown to the Montreux Jazz Festival, giving a sell-out crowd a preview of his new album of classic hits of the 1960s by legends including Steve Wonder, the Supremes and Smokey Robinson. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Oracle said... Portal of Groove just posted: Billy Strange - Plays The Hits Crescendo Records GNP 2012 Stereo - Vinyl - 1965 Ripped @ 320 http://portalofgroove.blogspot.com Vinnie Rattolle said... Voyage of the Rock Aliens Expanded Soundtrack http:... more info

Perez Hilton — It's almost hard to believe, but exactly one year ago Friday, Michael Jackson passed away. Truly very sad. To commemorate the music and life of the pop icon, Christina Aguilera, Smokey Robinson, LL Cool J, Marc Anthony and others will perform a tribu... more info

ContactMusic — CHRISTINA AGUILERA, MARC ANTHONY, LL COOL J and SMOKEY ROBINSON have signed up for a star-studded TV tribute to honour the late MICHAEL JACKSON on the first anniversary of... more info