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Born as a children's song, "This Little Light of Mine" was transformed by the civil rights movement into an anthem of singular power.

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'This Little Light Of Mine' Shines On, A Timeless Tool Of Resistance

10:23pm August 06, 2018

by Eric Deggans

Born as a children's song, transformed by the civil rights movement into an anthem, "This Little Light of Mine" works by letting the singer control their own story.

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Demi Lovato was hospitalized in late July for an alleged overdose. The singer addressed her relapse in a statement issued Aug. 5.

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Demi Lovato: Addiction Is 'Not Something That Disappears'

12:23pm August 06, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

In her first public statement since being hospitalized nearly two weeks ago, Lovato addressed her struggles with addiction and thanked her fans in an Instagram post.

Singers and musicians from Fania Records including Celia Cruz (bottom, center), Ruben Blades (directly above Celia Cruz) and label co-originator, Johnny Pacheco (top row, fifth from left).

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Fania Records' Legacy Lives On With New Owners: 'It's The Culture'

12:26pm August 03, 2018

by Felix Contreras

The historic Latin record label has been sold to Concord Music. Sig Sigworth, president of Concord Music's Craft Recordings, talks about preserving Fania's legacy.

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'Billboard' Magazine's Hot 100 Reflects Music Industry Shifts

6:21am August 03, 2018

Billboard magazine's conclusive countdown of the biggest pop records of the day — the Hot 100 — turns 60 years old Saturday. The way the chart is tabulated has changed over time.

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Daniele Gatti has been fired from his post as chief conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam.

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Leading Orchestra Fires Conductor After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Widen

5:53pm August 02, 2018

by Tom Huizenga

Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra has fired Daniele Gatti after sexual misconduct allegations surfaced in a Washington Post article. The orchestra says more women have come forward since then.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in Watford, England in 2013.

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Spotify Pulls Some Alex Jones Podcast Episodes

4:13pm August 02, 2018

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Citing its hate speech policy, Spotify has pulled episodes of the prominent conspiracy theorist's show. But it won't specify which episodes were deleted, or how many.

The Philadelphia Orchestra is adding music by Anna Clyne to its upcoming season.

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After Criticism, Philadelphia Orchestra Adds Female Composers To Its New Season

11:54am August 02, 2018

by Tom Huizenga

America's top orchestras are programming little or no music by women. Philadelphia has now included two works by female composers. A month ago it had zero.

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The Love Affair Between Toto And Weezer Continues

6:43am July 31, 2018

After Weezer covered Toto's hit "Africa," it has blown up on the radio this summer. Now Toto is returning the gesture with plans to release a cover of Weezer's song "Hash Pipe."

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Members of the gospel group The Edwin Hawkins Singers pose for a portrait circa 1975.

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The Story Of The Edwin Hawkins Singers' 'Oh Happy Day'

7:16pm July 30, 2018

by Alex Lewis

Edwin Hawkins' use of contemporary sounds, a Latin groove, synthesizers and a soul-influenced lead vocal performance created a new model for gospel music.

Lucian Grainge, the CEO of Universal Music Group. The major label's parent company announced on July 30, 2018, that it would be selling up to 50 percent of its stake in UMG.

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French Media Giant Vivendi Announces Plans To Sell As Much As Half Of Universal Music

6:12pm July 30, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

UMG is the parent company of labels including Capitol Music Group (and its landmark Los Angeles tower), classical label Deutsche Grammophon and the pop powerhouse Republic Records.