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Kicksta Music Group: Scotia in the House
 by Mark Kirby,  The return of the regional music scene, complete with home-grown labels, a sound both similar to and different from what is happening in the music world, and a roster of local talent, is one of hip hop culture's greatest contributions. In the 60's and 70's, the classic era of black music in its many forms, there was the Motown sound, the Sound of Philly, Chicago, and Memphis soul.
Listening Liberally to Kobo Town, Live
by Mark Kirby, On Tuesday, November 14, we witnessed another in a fine series of events under the rubric of "Listen Liberally." These New York City events showcase bands and offer a chill place for fans and D.I.Y people in the music industry to see them. This most recent event was the record release party of Kobo Town, a pan-Caribbean music group from Canada that has updated Trinidadian calypso and mixed it with reggae and other regional music, while still keeping the traditions of fable-style storytelling and political commentary.
Braun and Brain Music Presents - Next Wave:
 by Mark Kirby,
Undiscovered Hits From an Imaginary Radio Station Remember the future? When radio stations turned their back on niche marketing and began to give us listeners what we knew we wanted all along? When, much like in eras past, popular music meant quality, with something for the mind, the heart, the soul and the libido? Well, Braun and Brains Music presents - Next Wave! A compilation of hits from around the world, musically and literally.
To Tour Or Not To Tour...That Is The Question!
by Sheena Metal, 
It's every musician's fantasy: The tour bus rolls up to the arena (full of groupies, beer and pizza). Fans are crowded out front hoping to catch a glimpse of America's hottest band. The group is escorted to their dressing room (full of more groupies, beer and pizza). They enjoy the various pleasures of stardom while roadies set up the stage. It's show time. The artists take the stage. The crowd is screaming. The lights are glaring. The amps are humming. The drummer clicks off the first song and...
What is 'Podsafe' Music?
 by David Wimble, The Indie Bible, As you visit the hundreds of music podcast and MP3 blog sites you'll notice that most them feature something called PODSAFE MUSIC. For this article I have gathered information from various internet sites in order to help clarify what podsafe music is and how it can become another helpful tool to place into your marketing utility belt.
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