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MusicMakesFriends strikes chord with Warner Music (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Europe’s online music-driven social networking site MusicMakesFriends.com has struck a deal with Warner Music International enabling users to access the Warner catalogue on the site’s streaming platform, the two partners said Tuesday.

Glasgow tunes into music decision (BBC News)

Glasgow is set to learn if its application to become a United Nations City of Music has been successful.

Game pirates’ response could have lessons for music biz (CNET)

Cliff Harris asked why people pirated his games, and got some interesting responses. His lessons could also be useful for the music industry.

Re-Broadcasting Michael White Quintet ‘S Music and Interview on Ckcufm "Now’s the Time" (All About Jazz)

Tune into Now’s the Time on Thursday, August 21st as host Andrew Forbes presents the music of the Michael White Quintet , as well as recordings spanning Michael White’s career, and an interview with the musicians.

New children’s music school in Norman schedules an open house (The Oklahoman)

NORMAN Sondermusic, a new music school for children that offers private lessons in music, as well as dance, movement and arts classes, will have an open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 at the school, 225 E Gray St. Guitar teacher Chase Spivey and bass guitar teacher Tanner Blair will perform as part of the folk ensemble Penny Hill. Owner and piano teacher Lauren Sonder has a master’s degree in …

Music CD proceeds to benefit Imus Ranch (Santa Fe New Mexican)

Radio shock jock Don Imus announced the Sept. 16 release of a benefit music compact disc to raise money for his New Mexico ranch that hosts ill children each year. Willie Nelson, Patty Loveless and Levon Helm are among the artists featured on the disc.

Universal Music signs UAE deal (AME Info)

Universal Music Publishing Group, the world’s leading global music publishing corporation, has signed a deal with Fairwood/BKP Music (Arabia), to act as a sub-publisher and licensing representative across the UAE and neighboring region, according to a statement.

First Western Massachusetts Jewish Music & Arts Festival to be held in Springfield (The Republican)

When: Sept. 21, noon-8 p.m. Where: Springfield Jewish Community Center, 1160 Dickinson St., (413) 739-4715, www.springieldjcc.org Tickets and info: www.wemafest.org SPRINGFIELD - The first Western Massachusetts Jewish Music & Arts Festival will take place outdoors at the Springfield Jewish Community Center on Sept. 21.

Tenn. trooper suspended, accused of improper background checks on media, country music figure (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Tennessee state trooper was suspended Tuesday after investigators said he used his position to conduct 182 background checks at least some of them unauthorized on people including two journalists and a country music figure.

Bowl gets music in schools (Redlands Daily Facts)

REDLANDS - Men of Worth, Maureen Brennan and Kevin Carr, who perform tonight at the Redlands Bowl, visited Lugonia Elementary School Monday for the Redlands Community Music Association’s Music in the Schools program.

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