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A Musician Well Ahead of His Time, Ace Releases `Unleashed`

Give me a pen and mic and I'll make noise!

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Agron Belica is gaining a larger audience every day with his songs about disaster and human suffering. He is ahead of his time and the world is struggling to keep up with him.

As his songs show, central to his thinking is the suffering of the Palestinians and the brave activists who have even given their lives in their work to aid them.

Alicia Keys Called to Cancel First Show in Israel

Lollapalooza has also removed dates in Israel from its upcoming tour citing budgetary concerns.

(RAMALLAH Bikya News) - Alicia Keys has confirmed her first show in Tel Aviv. The announcement is being met with calls for her to cancel the concert from the US Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (USACBI).

“We all ask Alicia Keys to stand on the side of justice and cancel her gig in Tel Aviv, Israel. Alicia Keys is scheduled to play to a segregated audience in Israel...”

Salem Concert Band with Hanz Araki and Kathryn Claire to celebrate St Patrick`s Day

Tickets are $15, $20 reserved mezzanine, $5 for students.

(SALEM) - The Salem Concert Band with guest soloists Hanz Araki and Kathryn Claire will perform a Celtic Celebration on St Patrick’s Day, March 17, 3 pm, at the Historic Elsinore Theatre.

Portland-based performers Hanz Araki and Kathryn Claire, who have been working together since 2008 and have released four CDs on their label Celtic Conspiracy, will be the featured soloists in an all-celtic program.

Newsic Release: Think Humanity

"This world has room for everyone, the good earth can provide for everyone" - Charlie Chaplin

(SALEM) - The powers of art, courage, music and humanity collide in this new Newsic release by Agron Belica or 'Ace', Think Humanity.

The simple concept that benefits all people is simply lost on far too many. All human beings are born with the capacity to love and aid others, yet the powers of fascism and racism and polarization are strong and determined...

Stand Up for Burma - Jo Brand and Omid Djalili gig for Burma Campaign UK

Live at Brighton Dome Wednesday 6th March 8pm.

(LONDON) - Two of Britain’s funniest comedians are doing a stand up gig on Wednesday 6th March at the Brighton Dome.

Jo Brand is one of the UK’s leading comedians. A BAFTA winning comedian, writer, and actress, Omid Djalili is star of ‘The Omid Djalili Show’ on BBC One and regularly appears on other TV shows.

Reality Shows, a Metastatic Cancer That Invades Everything

It is my firm opinion that 'junk television' is a problem more serious than terrorism or drugs.

(MADRID) - It was decided during the first World Television Forum, that November 21 will mark the World Television Day, celebrating the TV channels as windows to the world from the different perspectives.

Countries were invited to promote television events focused on peace, social and economic progress, security and coexistence.

Be a Rebel

This powerful video by Ace, and featuring UK’s noted hip-hop artists, Arafat and Gandhi, will light a fire in you to stand up and shout to the world that we are no longer going to take it anymore!

(WASHINGTON DC) - For me, whenever I would hear the word Revolution, the very first thing that would pop into my mind was the song that was made popular by the Beatles, called Revolution.

That was before; before all the tiny seeds were planted in my mind that grew and grew into what I call the real truth! Not what the media portrays to be the truth though, the REAL truth!

Pete Bennett Tribute: I Rocked the World and Made It Glow

He brought us the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who and so many more. Pete Bennett left us when we were not ready, this video tribute tells his story.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - It was a shock to learn in November of last year, that the legendary rock promoter Pete Bennett had passed away. He was called the "Number 1 Promotion Man" by Billboard magazine and was a close friend to the world's biggest stars, bar none.

He was too young to go, and Pete's unexpected departure left many broken hearts around the world. On that day came the end of a legacy that shaped modern culture. Few people from the entertainment industry had more of an impact on this world than this incredible man, Pete Bennett.

Evidence Suggests Whitney Houston Was Killed by Drug Traffickers

Illegal drug use takes a toll on our society.

(MADRID) - The forensic proficient diagnosed that Whitney Houston expired drowned in the tub with an overdose of drugs.

BBC Review - Gilad Atzmon & The Orient House Ensemble Songs of the Metropolis Review

A calmer-than-usual concept set from the virtuoso saxophonist. http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/cbzb

(LONDON) - Reedsman Gilad Atzmon is renowned for his virtuoso, high-speed, post-bop attack, and also for his equally hyperactive personality.

This concept album explores a highly alternative resting ground, where nearly every song is a ballad, and even the occasionally faster-paced tunes emit an aura of relative calm.