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A listing of Starbucks CDs avaiable in stores, online, and at the newest HearMusic Coffeehouses and listening stations. Links to music samples and descriptions also provided.

Some of America's best-loved music wasn't written in this country. Two different songs were considered to be the national anthem. One flag-waving tune took 20 years to compose.

Pamela Anderson Lee's wedding outfit (a white bikini), Debbie Gibson's halloween Seances, and Pres. Nixon's favorite Johnny Cash tune. Learn while you laugh. A music event timeline, covering the craziness of rock history w/ some down2earth facts mixed in.

Cleveland, OH is home to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Where can people hear live rock or whatever other kind of music in Cleveland? It's a city with plenty of venues from which to choose.

Although I normally avoid watching biopics, Taylor Hackford's film about musician Ray Charles is definitely worth seeing.

Ray Charles was one of the most diversified musicians of our time. He didn't like being pigeonholed into one category, didn't enjoy being too predictable. Therefore, his entire musical career was characterized by a wide range of styles.

The first of a possible series, this article is a review of the fantastic career of "The Genius" himself, Ray Charles.

The wonder of technology brings Ray Charles together with the contemporary Count Basie Orchestra in a magical blend of rhythm and blues.

Choosing a top ten list of songs by Ray Charles is a little difficult. He has so many songs, in a variety of styles that span decades of work. The somewhat recent popular movie based on his life had me thinking of him and his many musical works.

Ray and an all-star cast of talent deliver 14 songs in which Ray's soul lives on.

A review of the movie, Ray, for which Jamie Foxx won the 2004 Academy award for best actor.

Atlantic Records president Ahmet Ertegun discovered and recorded many of the musical greats of the 20th century, from Ray Charles to the Rolling Stones. He died Dec. 14th. This is a look back at his career.

Janis Joplin, The Police, Van Halen, Jimmy Buffet, Journey, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Bob Seger, and Fats Domino are just a few of the musicians whose memorabilia grace the walls of Threadgill's Restaurant and Threadgill's World Headquarters, in Austin, Texas.

On his stunning new album Peachtree Road, Elton John does some serious soul-searching and he does it Southern style. In an almost genius act, the fashionable singer mixes a little bit of that Ray Charles "Georgia On My Mind" soul with his own shiny pop.

Portland, Maine offers large and small venues for people seeking live music. Rock, jazz, classical, folk, and even reggae acts perform live in a variety of local hotspots.

Starbucks is looking for new opportunities to expand it's quality delivery system with it's Starbucks Entertainment initiative. Syncopated releases of varied styles of musical excellence helps make up for the lack of musical education in america.

The subdudes, a band with an undeniable bayou backbeat, are going to perform in Lake Charles, LA.

Jaimie Foxx and Joaquin Phoenix have received great accolades for their respective roles as Ray Charles and Johnny Cash. But have they crossed the line between representation and reality?

Led by Fats Domino, this DVD also includes Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles sharing the same stage at New Orleans' Storyville nightclub back on a legendary night in 1986.

Taylor Hicks has taken America by storm with his blues-inspired vocals and moves that a jackrabbit jump. He's charming, talented, and on the road to becoming the next American Idol.

The Top Ten Songs of the 1960's lists, year by year, Billboards Top Ten and other music that never made it but should have. It also highlights some interesting historical facts about the Societal upheaving decade.

Every year hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world come to Portland to attend this event. It is going to be a 5 day party with the emphasis on New Orleans music ending with a world famous fireworks show.

Although, like most people, I prefer cheerful and upbeat music - say, John Williams' Raiders' March, Billy Joel's Uptown Girl, or The Beatles' Eight Days a Week, there are periods when all I'll listen to is melancholic, even bitterly sad songs

Theatre for Theatre Lovers on more nights than few

Jamie Foxx stars in Ray, a film about the great singer and musician, Ray Charles

The tiny town in North Florida where Ray Charles was born and raised until he went away to the school for the blind is remembering the R&B Legend. Here's a little history and what they are doing in his memory.

Do you remember listening to Hank Williams and Loretta Lynn? Do you like learning more about your favorite country music stars? If so, you would enjoy visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.

Music is one of the vital components to a good party. This is an eclectic mix of music with an "American" theme but includes many other party favorites.

Patriotic Music for your Fourth of July party is necessary, if it is to be a success. Here are some awesome songs, old and new to enjoy at your party.

The Best, Worst and Weirdest Celebrity Music-Makers Check it out--then let us know who's on your list!

A nice selection of movie titles of music-related films as gift ideas.

In the District of Columbia, there are plenty of music venues that provide the perfect setting for anyone to enjoy their favorite artists or group.

I don't see urgency in today's music. I don't see the movement; from the musicians or the audience. Something, someday, will wake us all up, and when that happens, here are some of the names in music that people will find.

As the year comes to an end and we start to remember all that happened in 2006, lets take a moment to be thankful for the great music they have left behind for us to enjoy.

Paul McCartney signed a one-album deal with Hear Music, Inc., the record label recently started by Starbucks Coffee. The deal was announced at the Starbucks shareholders meeting, where the 6,000 gave McCartney a standing ovation as he spoke via satellite.

A list of 20 artists who influenced African American music.

Music Genres Explained

How do you think music has impacted our American Society? Read this paper I wrote for a Media Communication course, and see if you agree.

A fun, entertaining, yet informative (Well, at least I think so) look at the heyday of easy listening/MOR music and its various spinoffs

If you are passing through Georgia and driving through or near Macon, you may want to allow time to visit this tuneful tourist temptation.

As a Florida resident I was able to stay at one of the value resorts at Disney World for $69 a night. I telephoned the number 407-939-1305 listed in our local paper. This offer is not on right now but the price for anyone during the month of September starts at $82 a night.

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Rahsaan Roland Kirk was an underappreciated jazz maverick known for his outragious performances, including playing three saxes at the same time.

Taking time out to remember some individuals who've crossed our paths, that we've heard on the radio over the years.

Beloved singers and musicians we said goodbye to in 2006 and the songs they left us

There are tons of music review sites on the web, here are some of the best with descriptions, so you can figure out which one is best for you.

A description of Norfolk's music venue the Norva.

Most people have heard of napster, but many less know about all the other ways to aquire music. While music downloading often conjures images of pirates, there are many legal services you can pay to get your music fast and easy.

Why MTV and VH1 have now turned into complete garbage when it comes to television dedicated to music.