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Broken/Prevail by mesmi
Introducing mesmi a Taiwanese-American singer songwriter, with her 2015 single ‘Broken/Prevail’. Inspired by International Women’s Day, mesmi wrote this song recognizing the struggles some women go through, saying there is help out there, just hold on and be strong. I just love the poetic verses of this melancholic song. Speaking of ‘Broken/Prevail’ mesmi says, “I wrote ‘Broke/Prevail’…
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Introducing Dojo
Formed in 2014, Dojo are a collective of jazz and reggae musicians from London, Paris, Nigeria, and Lebanon. Their music is a celebration of the rich heritage of African, European, and American music, with lyrical content featuring up-to-the-minute political and philosophical observations from a combined Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, and Atheist viewpoint. Explorations of joy, despair,…
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NHS Choir Movie Deal
The UK’s smash-hit NHS Choir is set to star in a Hollywood movie charting the incredible story of the Lewisham and Greenwich hospital staff who took time out from their vital day jobs to outsell Justin Bieber, raising money for charity and celebrating the work of the NHS. Hollywood rights to the choir’s story have…
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Review: Gregory Porter – Take Me To The Alley
In a time when a lot of music seems to be centered around how well it can perform in the charts, it’s refreshing to hear yet another album by Gregory Porter which focuses more on lyrical content and well crafted musicianship. You’d be forgiven for thinking that this album may have gone a little off…
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Andrea Bocelli To Perform at The King Power Stadium – Sat 7th May
World-renowned tenor and football fan Andrea Bocelli will be giving a unique performance before Leicester City’s next match on Saturday 7th May, in celebration of their remarkable Premier League win. Bocelli will be singing ‘Nessun Dorma’ and ‘Time To Say Goodbye’. It follows a conversation between Bocelli and Italian manager Claudio Ranieri six weeks ago,…
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Introducing Ivory Wave
Hot out of my inbox is debut single ‘Club’ by West Midlands 5 piece Ivory Wave. Sounding like a mix of Kasabian, The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, it’s hard not to step along to the progressive beat, get swept along by the synth and finally caught up by the catchy hook. Musicvein had to…
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We Are The Champions by Queen – Leicester’s Anthem
It really doesn’t matter what team you support with any sport – the most fitting song to ever be written for a winning team is ‘We Are The Champions’ by Queen. Today Musicvein could not let this day pass without dedicating a moment to my hometown team – Leicester City Football Club – Premier…
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Katherine Jenkins OBE 12th Classical Number 1 Album
Katherine Jenkins OBE has cause for ‘Celebration’ as her new album reaches the Top 10 of the pop charts. ‘Celebration’ will be her 12th Classical No.1 album in 12 years – making her the most successful artist in UK classical chart history. Entering the official UK Album charts at No.7, ‘Celebration’ positioned ahead of Justin Bieber and…
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Gregory Porter Tribute To Prince on Later With Jools Holland
Jazz and soul singer-songwriter Gregory Porter led a chorus of musicians including Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal and The Very Best in a musical tribute to Prince on BBC show, Later With Jools Holland. Porter, who sites Prince as a significant influence on his music stated: “Prince was one of the musical masters, an extraordinary influence…
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