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Young artists honored at Kennedy Center art competition
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The Global Humanities Foundation recognized youth artists at its 2026 Global Art Competition and Exhibition at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The event, tied to America’s 250th anniversary celebration,…
Music Brings Life expands with festival win, HBCU tour and 5 million-view milestone
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Music Brings Life is building on a best director win for its film Students Are Heroes and a soundtrack that has topped 5 million YouTube views.
MOTR Podcast Network sets July 6 debut for C NOTE documentary podcast
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MOTR Podcast Network will launch a five-episode documentary podcast, C NOTE: Chase the Music, on July 6, 2026. The series explores the rise of the Latin pop group C NOTE, the boy-band era, and the personal cost of chasing fame through a family…
Hannover House moves into music distribution with Cherokee-language video release
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Hannover House is using the award-winning soundtrack from WILDFIRE to launch into music distribution with a new music video for the Cherokee-language song “Adaygayudi.” The release features Cherokee flutist Gaby Nagel and is being promoted to…
Jacksonville’s Freedom Fest marks America’s 250th birthday with anthem debut and veterans tribute
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Jacksonville will host Freedom Fest on July 3 at Friendship Fountain, bringing together veterans, military families and residents for a free Independence Day celebration tied to America’s 250th anniversary.
Strasbourg rally presses Europe to enforce Turkey court rulings
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More than 5,000 activists, lawmakers and rights supporters gathered in Strasbourg on June 25 to urge the Council of Europe to make Turkey comply with binding European Court of Human Rights judgments.
Jessica Altarriba Named Richmond Symphony Assistant Conductor
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The Richmond Symphony has named Cuban conductor Jessica Altarriba as assistant conductor starting with the 2026-27 season.
Chicago names August Turkish Heritage Month ahead of Turkish Festival
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Mayor Brandon Johnson has declared August Turkish Heritage Month in Chicago, recognizing the Turkish American community and the role of the Turkish Festival in the city’s cultural life.
Clarity Liao releases fourth solo single 'Make Up Your Mind'
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Clarity Liao has released her fourth solo single, ‘Make Up Your Mind,’ a bright pop track about mixed signals and walking away from uncertainty.
Jerry Duplessis joins Technotainment to back creator-owned music streaming
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Technotainment Streaming Media said June 19, 2026 that Grammy-winning producer Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis is joining the company to lead New York operations as it prepares to launch STRMIT.tv in October 2026. The move adds a high-profile music…
Musick, Peeler & Garrett HR director earns Women’s Leadership nomination
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Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP said Director of Human Resources Jacquelyn Ayala was named a 2026 Women’s Leadership nominee by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Kim Albritton blends music publishing and youth education
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Kim Albritton is a licensing manager at ClearBox Rights and co-founder of The L.O.V.E. Academy, a Nashville-area youth program focused on creative education and mentorship.
Olorama brings scent tech to Valencia music festival
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Olorama used its olfactory technology at a Valencia music festival to build a fruity brand activation for vapers.
The Songs of Butler & Cupples release intimate single Better off Lost
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The Songs of Butler & Cupples released ‘Better off Lost’ on June 25, 2026, continuing a run of 2026 output with a stripped-back track built around acoustic textures and emotive vocals.
Hanna Andréa featured as UK's under-16 social media ban advances
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Norwegian-American pop artist Hanna Andréa appeared on Children United Today as the UK moved ahead with its under-16 social media ban, putting her song ‘GET OFF YOUR PHONE’ into a wider debate about young people and screen time.
Contemporary Art Biennale Basel returns during Art Basel week
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The Contemporary Art Biennale Basel will run June 19-21, 2026, in Basel alongside Art Basel, presenting a curated mix of painting, sculpture, mixed media, works on paper and digital practices.
Grammy-winning artist Yolanda Martinez blends drumming, healing and spirituality
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Yolanda Martinez, a Native Grammy Award winner and four-time NAMMY honoree, is using music, drum-making and teaching to connect audiences to healing and Indigenous cultural traditions.
Gazillion Bubble Show will end its New York run in September 2026
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Gazillion Bubble Show will play its final New York City performance on Sept. 7, 2026, ending a 19-year run at New World Stages.
Freestyle Digital Media releases music documentary 'Jewel’s Catch One'
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Freestyle Digital Media released the documentary feature Jewel’s Catch One on North American digital HD, cable and satellite platforms starting June 16, 2026. The film chronicles the legacy of Catch One, America’s oldest Black-owned disco, and its…
Mrs. GREEN APPLE, sakanaction and Fujii Kaze lead MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026
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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 handed major honors to Mrs. GREEN APPLE, sakanaction and Fujii Kaze at its second ceremony Saturday at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO. The event expanded its international reach with performances from artists across Asia and the West,…
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