Already the most nominated female singer in Grammy history who has won 20 times, Beyonce tops this year’s list with nine nominations.
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Portland Symphony Orchestra musicians enhance learning at Portland elementary schools
A recent $600,000 grant will enable the PSO Explorers program to expand and continue through 2020.
Kanye West calls out Beyonce, Jay Z during Sacramento concert
He says she wouldn’t perform at the MTV video awards unless she beat him in a category.
Dap-Kings singer Sharon Jones dies at 60
The ‘female James Brown’ shepherded a soul revival.
Windham’s Richard Nickerson receives Grammy educator nomination
The award recognizes music educators who have made ‘a lasting contribution.’
Portland Symphony Orchestra receives $600,000 grant for music education
Most of the money will be used for the PSO Explorers programs in Portland schools.
South African tenor Johan Botha dies at age 51
The performer, who had been battling cancer, appeared on some of the world’s top stages in a nearly 30-year career.
Concert Review: Midcoast Symphony, choirs, soloists adeptly take on Verdi piece
The well-paced performance of Messa da Requiem conveys the essentials of this great work’s spirit, drama and depth.