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AIN'T NO STOPPIN' GAMBLE & HUFF'S PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL RECORDS!

2008-02-21 16:34:00 by BIG CED in Everything BIG CED
 
...Philadelphia International Records was on its way to defining a musical era with a seemingly endless run of hits produced by the label during the 1970s and 80s PIRs roster of superstars among them the OJays, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass (and later TP solo), Lou Rawls, Jerry Butler, the Three Degrees, Patti...
 
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Freeman Wilson, Co-Founder of Philadelphia Mass Choir, Dead at 66

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2007-12-31 15:09:00 by Bob Marovich in The Black Gospel Blog
...Philadelphia Daily News By JOHN F. MORRISON morrisj@phillynews.com THEY CALLED Freeman Wilson Jr. the "Teddy Pendergrass of gospel music." They also called him a "miracle," because when he was born in 1941, he weighed just 2.5 pounds and there was considerable doubt that he'd survive But survive he did, and he became an important force in...
 
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John Legend Releases Live From Philadelphia

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2008-01-15 19:48:15 by MrFrost of MOG in MOG - Editor's Picks
...Philadelphia" DVD/CD combo will feature performances from his packed shows in 2007 on the "Show Me Tour". Music from both the 2004's Get Lifted and 2006's Once Again . John also includes exclusive covers of Sly & the Family Stones Dance To The Music, the Beatles I Want You (Shes So Heavy John Legend - Live From Philadelphia CD...
 
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The Beats Go On - PW-Philadelphia Weekly

2008-04-09 00:00:00 by newmusicrebloggers in New Music reBlog
 
PW-Philadelphia Weekly The Beats Go On PW-Philadelphia Weekly, PA - 9 minutes ago Following Coltranes death in 1967, Philadelphia proved hospitable to avant-garde jazz as it gathered steam. The Sun Ra Arkestra moved into its communal
 
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Billy Joel To Showcase His Songs With The Philadelphia Orchestra

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2007-12-28 16:33:28 by Editor in Starpulse News Blog - Music News
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Piano Man will make his Philadelphia Orchestra debut next month. Billy Joel will perform with the orchestra Jan. 26 to celebrate the 151st anniversary of the Academy of Music, it was announced Thursday class="middle" /> Read more
 
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Orchestra 2001 Gives Philadelphia Premier of Boulez Work

2008-01-28 10:32:49 by Mike in Avant Music News
 
A Boulez performance is reviewed The most recent concert of Orchestra 2001, featuring the Philadelphia premier of Boulezs landmark Le marteau sans maître was billed as the new music event of the year by the Philadelphia Inquirer
 
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Philadelphia Based Band All Crazy Releases New Album Sex, Drugs, and Hip-Rock

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2008-03-10 12:32:28 by muzikman in Guest Music Bloggers
Philadelphia, PA- Phillys own premier hip-rock band All Crazy is an appealing crossover mixture of rock and hip-hop that is gaining momentum and pulling in a large audience with their charismatic performances along the east coast On March 1st, 2008 their new video for their first hit single, Wrong Time, debuted on Facebook and You Tube. Their...
 
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The music man - Philadelphia Inquirer

2008-04-17 00:00:00 by newmusicrebloggers in New Music reBlog
 
The music man Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - Apr 16, 2008 At 54, the West Philadelphia native has a long and accomplished record in the jazz avant-garde . He's been involved with pianist Cecil Taylor's large
 
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PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH VOTER REGISTRATION INCREASED OVER 70% IN 2008; NATIONAL HIP-HOP TEAM VOTE SUMMIT IN PHILADELPHIA MAKES AN IMPACT

2008-04-23 22:34:00 by BIG CED in Everything BIG CED
 
...Philadelphia, we are certain that, beginning early tomorrow morning, we are all going to witness the largest youth voter turnout in the history of the state. This will happen, to a large extent, because of the enthusiasm and vitality of the hip-hop generation who view the Pennsylvania presidential primary as a once in a life time opportunity...
 
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