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Use the internet to locate a short NEWS article about some form of AMERICAN Music. Please do not use informational sites (like Wikipedia), but use news articles. The article should be no more than 1 year old. Read the article. Then write a short summary paragraph here on our Wiki page. INCLUDE A LINK TO YOUR ARTICLE. Add a sentence about why you think this information might be important. **Then find an example of this music and include a link for us to hear it**. Be sure to sign your name at the end. CLICK EDIT TO ADD INFORMATION - CLICK SAVE WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED.

My news article was about the American Pop Music Hall of Fame. To be eligible for the Hall of Fame, you must be a pop artist or band that has lodged a national hit between 1946 and 1975. Some nominees for the Hall of Fame include The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Tony Bennett, The Carpenters, Chubby Checker, Simon and Garfunkel, Bobby Darin, and Neil Diamond. The twenty artists/bands to make the Hall of Fame will be chosen by online voters. Voting will be available later this week. There have also been songs nominated for the American Pop Music Hall of Fame. These songs were all released between 1966 and 1975. Voters are being asked to pick the five songs that they believe define that generation best. Once the voters have picked their top five songs, the songs will be narrowed down on the Hall of Fame selection panel, until only ten songs remain. These ten songs are the ones that will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame will open during the summer of 2013 in what is currently a café in Canonsburg (a town just outside of Pittsburgh).

Link to the my article: http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/170039976.html?refer=y Example of music discussed in the article: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0714IbwC3HA

-CHARLES TEAGUE

The article I read was about Chuck Berry's American Music Masters concert scheduled for October 27, 2012. Many famous artists will play at the tribute concert including Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC, Joe Bonamassa, Rosie Flores, John Fullbright, David Johansen (New York Dolls), JD McPherson, Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead), Bucky Pizzarelli, Chuck Prophet, Duke Robillard, Earl Slick and M. Ward. A wide range of artists were chosen because Chuck Berry's influence on their music. I think this information is important because Chuck Berry is an American music icon.

article: [] examples of music (Johnny B. Goode and Roll Over Beethoven): [] and [] Aaron Gluck

Tess Beardell I read an article about 22 Alex Brouwer who goes by the name of Dj Vaski. Originally from Minnesota he became “their nearest thing to a dubstep star.” Alex Brouwer started mixing tracks at home on their house computer at twelve years old then was a drummer in a metal band before his dubstep tracks started getting attention on the internet. He has since signed to an electronic label and preformed in Europe and Australia and is now heading back to his hometown to start another performance series. However, before any of his tours he got the attention of Rottun Records, a Vancouver based recording company, who helped him release an EP in 2009 called “World on Fire.” His newest album, “Insane”, was done at Waterbury Studios has been getting a lot of attention from his fans and is expected to come out soon. Article Link: http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/169642016.html Youtube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eLUbhdsdC0&feature=related

BLAIR ATKINS- Article link- http://www.hiphop-network.com/articles/djarticles/kooldjherc.asp Youtube link- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqfCluBH3qY

I read an article about kool D.J. Herc the perso who started hip-hop in 1973. He originally was born in Kingston,Jamaica,West indies. Later he moved to New York in 1967. Kool D.J. Herc is known as the Father of Hip-Hop. The article tells you about his journey throughout his life and getting to the top and creating one of the best know genres in america Hip-Hop. This Article was very interesting because Hip-Hop did not start that long ago and I thought it was really cool that the founder went through so many journeys to become the father of Hip-Hop. HIs first gig was at his sisters birthday and that when it all started.

Links- http://youtu.be/M1Sqm3hZAds, http://www.billboard.com/events/firefly-2012-highlights-from-delaware-s-1007643552.story#/events/firefly-2012-highlights-from-delaware-s-1007643552.story.

The article that I read about is about Firefly (Delaware's first major music fest). Firefly is over three days and consists of over 40 bands, and fans from over the eastern sea border. Many of the artists have never played in Delaware before. Firefly was kicked off by having two bands play at the same time. -**Nick**

article: http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2012/09/20/news/doc505a9f576f02a025882987.txt video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRUAyVq7p80 On September 23rd at the Litchfield History Museum Rosewood Chamber Ensemble will perform Songs and Dances of Early America. For four years, the Ensemble has been entertaining audiences with the music of America’s past, from John Quincy Adams’s favorite dances to popular Stephen Foster tunes. Barbara Hopkins on flute and Judy Handler on guitar will be preforming there. As an added bonus they give their audience a historical context for the compositions. I think this is important because we should not lose our touch with our heriatage. Ted.

My article was about Bruce Springsteen and his band, The E Street Band. Last night, 9/20/12, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band reunited with their original drummer Vini Lopez. Known as “Mad Dog”, Vini came onstage to perform a song he and Springsteen cut in 1973, before he left the band in 1974. Vini came on stage to perform “E Street Shuffle” on the drums, and “Twist and Shout”, and “10th Avenue Freeze-Out” on the tambourine. The concert was a full three hours and 45 minutes, and was part of the “Wrecking Ball” tour. ~Anna Cauchy []

I choose an article about Bob Dylan. I April he was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civillian honor given by the United States, it is granted to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to world peace or the security or National Intrest of the United States. Bob Dylan has been recording his own music for 50 years. He was known for his music resembling peace in the 70's and 80's. I chose one of his most famous songs, Blowin' in the Wind. ~Ryann Schutt The Article I read: http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/27/bob-dylan-and-toni-morrison-to-receive-presidential-medal-of-freedom/

A link to Blowin' in the Wind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT0Omu8gM70

My article was about the 2012 'song of the summer' and the upcoming 'song of the fall.' This year the 'song of the summer' was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen. Since June 9 it has been in the Hot 100, and and beat out Maroon 5's "Payphone" and Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" for #1. The 'song of the summer' (competition) has been going on since around 1985. The way a is song is in the running for the 'song of summer' is if it mentions summer or the beach in any way, and the timing of when it comes out. When I say mentions it in 'any way' I mean 'ANY!' The way Call Me Maybe was up for the running was because the song takes place on a "hot night." Since it also has to do with timing many people are trying to guess what the 'song of fall' will be. Right now people think that it will be between: Maroon 5′s "One More Night," Ellie Goulding's "Lights," fun.'s "Some Nights," Neon Trees' "Everybody Talks," Katy Perry's "Wide Awake," Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen's "Good Time," and Justin Bieber's "As Long As You Love Me," featuring Big Sean. Article: http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/showbiz/music/song-of-fall-time/index.html?hpt=en_bn5 Song (Call Me Maybe winner of 2012 'song of summer'): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWNaR-rxAic

-Will Bcot

I read an article about The festival of new American music. The festival will start off with the keynote address given by Augusta Read Thomas, a member of the board of director's. The first act will be the third coast percussion quartet. Also performing will be pianist Geoffrey Burleson. This festival is putting American music on display and shows how festivals like this can be fun. I think that this festival is great to have fun with American music.

A link to article: http://www.csus.edu/music/fenam/

A link to example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjmucUTZmN0

- Parker
==I read an article  about the // rapper // Eminem . This article  explains that Eminem  is from Detroit  and is one of the few white // rappers //. They also say Eminem  one a Grammy  for the song Not Afraid . He also had a lot of hits for the song 8 Mile  which is referring  to the place he lived in Detroit . People also remark  about him because of his use of words in his songs . The story of Eminem <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 220%;"> is amazing <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 220%;"> because he came out of poverty and became a multi millionaire <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 220%;"> rapper. ==

<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 220%;">Link- http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/e/eminem/index.html

=//YouTube-//= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5-yKhDd64s

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> My article is about native american music. I learned that it plays a big part in there culture and society. I also learned that many researchers feel that Native American music is some of the most complex ever performed because of the tensing and releasing of the vocals combined with varying drum beats. I also learned that each tribe has unique complex music which separates them from other tribes. They believe that vocals have special abilities like healing the sick or summoning spirits. I learned a lot about native american music. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">-Thomas Hilder

http://www.indians.org/articles/native-american-music.html

Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPd9be8R5bA&feature=related


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 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Syncopate; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">I chose to write about the recent "Made in America" tour that showcased in Philadelphia over Labor Day weekend. Jay Z brought himself, Pearl Jam, Kanye West and many other music headliners to Philly. This two day show staged many music styles, brought people and jobs to the area. This music festival proved there is more to do than go to the beach on Labor Day weekend. Tickets to this show were sold out, and only one arrest was made at the music festival all weekend. **

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