Musician News

• Tanzania elections: Why pop stars are hailing President Magufuli
  
  Hugely popular "bongo flava" musicians are kept on a tight leash when it comes to politics.
  BBC News.  Monday, 26 Oct 2020.
• Gonzo Texas musician Jerry Jeff Walker dead at 78
  
  The writer of "Mr. Bojangles" was credited with more than music, he helped bring us some other well-known stars like Jimmy Buffett.
  ABC News.  Sunday, 25 Oct 2020.
• How I Travel: Holly Bowling
  
  The musician talks travel hacks, airplane tips and why embracing jet lag can lead to the best moments of any trip.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 22 Oct 2020.
• Bristol musicians' app used by peacebuilding projects
  
  MindHarp was inspired by Mark Smulian's work with Palestinian and Israeli musicians to create a band.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 22 Oct 2020.
• Celebrities call for end to Nigeria's police violence amid protests with 'End Sars' social media movement
  
  Beyonce, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj are among the musicians calling for an end to the police brutality in Nigeria with the "End SARS" campaign.
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020.
• There will never be another Eddie Van Halen, but we push on in this week's Bottom 10
  
  Our Ryan McGee has had Eddie Van Halen's guitar solos on repeat the past few weeks, but he doesn't want you to confuse the musician's mastery with the 10 teams that make our latest Bottom 10 list.
  ESPN.  Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020.
• Disney+ 'Clouds' virtual concert honors legacy of teenage musician Zach Sobiech
  
  Performers include OneRepublic, renforshort, Fin Argus, Sabrina Carpenter and Sammy Brown, Zach Sobiech's best friend and musical partner.
  ABC News.  Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020.
• Dave Matthews on importance of voting, how voters can get ready for election
  
  With under two weeks until the election, Dave Matthews and other big-name musicians are teaming up with HeadCount to make sure Americans are ready to vote. ...
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020.
• 24kGoldn And Iann Dior Reach No. 1 As NAV, Don Toliver And Internet Money Land Their First Top 10 Hit
  
  Two musicians hit No. 1 for the first time while three others break into the top 10 with their initial major smash.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 20 Oct 2020.
• 50 Cent endorses Trump over Biden tax plan disgust
  
  Rap star 50 Cent is backing President Trump, apparently over Joseph R. Biden's plan to make him 20 Cent. The musician delivered the endorsement Monday on Instagram in apparent shock at learning about the Democratic tax plan. ...
  Washington Times.  Monday, 19 Oct 2020.
• Live events industry warns of mass jobs losses and death of the sector
  
  Venue owners, events companies and musicians around the world have seen their industry crumble due to the pandemic and fear its ultimate demise without Government support.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 16 Oct 2020.
• MPs will probe streaming giants after musicians claimed payments are 'woefully insufficient'
  
  A Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee will look at how the streaming model has affected artists, record labels and the sustainability of the wider sector.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 15 Oct 2020.
• Matryomin musicians belt out Beethoven for eerie anniversary concert
  
  The bizarre theremin requires no physical contact to play, and as one instructor and teacher has learned, it's perfect for the pandemic in other ways, too.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 13 Oct 2020.
• How a Jazz Musician Who Gives Free Shows in Brooklyn Spends His Sundays
  
  Since April, Alegba Jahyile has performed almost every night at the Boathouse in Prospect Park. He starts the day with pumpkin soup.
  New York Times.  Friday, 9 Oct 2020.
• What do we know about superspreader events in the pandemic?
  
  In Hong Kong, an outbreak at four bars infected 39 customers, 20 staff members and 14 musicians before ballooning further to infect 33 family members and other contacts. ...
  Yahoo.  Wednesday, 7 Oct 2020.

Musicians News Headlines and News Summaries