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New Song: `One for the People` by Agron Belica

"This song celebrates the unsung heroes who work for a better, fairer, and more just world..." - Agron Belica

(BOSTON) - Agron's new song, 'One for the People' celebrates those intrepid souls who fight for the human rights of others.

Don't think for a moment that Agron isn't firmly engaged in this fight for justice on a personal level, in fact he is a field grade officer as I see it...

WATCH: Palestinians Going to Madonna Concert Stopped by Wall

"With all the peaceful songs that you sing for peace, in an apartheid state, it doesn’t help the real peace. Because for me as a Palestinian..."

(TEL AVIV +972Mag) - Two brothers from the village of Nil’in got tickets to see Madonna play live in Israel.

They started walking to the show, but were stopped by the separation wall built on their lands. “I apologize for being not able to come to your concert for peace,” said one of the brothers.

Hump Day Community Forum May 22nd

The Forum will be held Tuesday, May 22 from 7 pm - 8:30 pm @ The Refuge, 116 SE Yamhill, Portland, OR 97215.

(PORTLAND, OR) - I am hosting a Hump Day Community Forum which is for all artists, all performers and all creative grassroots entrepreneurs.

Nuclear Israel: Image of Apocalyptic Horror

Israel test-fired a missile on November 2, 2011 which it said was capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and targeting any part of the Middle East including Iran.

(TEHRAN) - Imagine a world plunged in darkness and extreme cold with the sunlight screened off by a thick pall of dust cloud.

According to Samson Option theory, Israel reserves the option to retaliate massively with nuclear weapons when its existence is gravely endangered by the military might of another country although the regime refuses to admit to the possession of a huge nuclear arsenal.

A Star With a Marvelous Voice is Born: Carly Bryant

Carly rejects as much the alibis of ignorance as the enticing exhibitionism and the dreams of the wealthy.

(PARIS, France) - England enjoys a great new voice; Carly Bryant is worth the four Beatles all by herself.

She composes sentimental ballads, music and words, that she sings with a golden voice, honey in the feminine and sometimes harshness in the masculine.

Darryl Hall and the Dirty Heads on Next `Live from Darryl`s House`

“Playing with these guys was a blast. Their take on “Rich Girl” was certainly a highlight for me.” - Darryl Hall

(LOS ANGELES) - Daryl Hall has used his critically acclaimed, award-winning Live from Daryl’s House webcast and nationally syndicated program as a showcase for some of the most exciting emerging talents in the music world.

Titanic & John Jacob Astor: `A Trip You Never Forget`

Documentary is jam-packed with historic photographs, maps and great stories about his life, from start to finish.

(NASELLE, WA) - One hundred years ago the Titanic was on its first and last voyage. On board was a famous American who did not survive the tragedy. His name was John Jacob Astor IV.

There is more to this story than what has ever been revealed.

Stars and Sexual Mutilation

"A song for human rights I can do." - Singer Carly Bryant

(PARIS, France) - I spoke to Joan Baez at the end of her 21 March 2006 Paris concert in Le grand Rex. I had been waiting for her at the artist exit.

After her formidable singing for at least two hours with an as powerful voice as when young, we glanced at each other over the barrier made by her nervous bodyguards.

Loverboy Will be ``Lovin` Every Minute`` of Journey Tour

Veteran Multi-Platinum Canadian Rockers Embark on Arena Tour with Journey and Pat Benatar featuring Neil Giraldo, Starting July 21 in San Bernardino’s San Manuel Amphitheatre.

(SAN BERNARDINO) - They’ll not only be working for the weekend, but almost every night in between, as legendary Canadian rockers Loverboy return to the road and keep it up with Journey and Pat Benatar featuring Neil Giraldo

The arena tour that gets underway July 21 at the San Manuel Amphitheatre in San Bernardino, CA, running all the way through December. Scheduled 2012 tour information is listed below.

Holocaust Memorial Week Observed April 16-20

One of the highlights of this year’s program is a public exhibit based on a collection of more than 300 letters dating from 1940-45 from Holocaust survivor Garncarz.

(CORVALLIS, OR) - Oregon State University will observe Holocaust Memorial Week April 16-20 with a series of events.

These include an exhibit of letters from Holocaust survivor Sala Garncarz, a theatrical performance highlighting Garncarz’s struggles in a concentration camp, a talk about the genocide of native peoples and a concert by an acclaimed flutist.