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September 2024

Legendary R&B artist, native Philadelphian Frankie Beverly dies at 77

Music fans both here in Philadelphia and around the world have reason to mourn on Wednesday as legendary R&B artist, songwriter and producer Frankie Beverly has died.....Read more

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MUSIC AND MUSICIANS-By Hayden Mitman September 11
2024

Vinyl Purist Claims Modern Tech Kills Records’ Quality, While Pushing $1000 Alternatives

While many celebrate the vinyl revival, Tom Port of Better Records sees a looming problem.

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HEADPHONESTY-Janica Bunales-September 17
2024

The Rebirth of Vinyl: Why Old-School Record Collecting Is Back

Back in the 20th century, vinyl record collecting was the standard for audiophiles and casual music listeners alike. It was the only massively-available format for music in the United States, after all.....Read more

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AMERICAN SONGWRITER-By Em Casalena September 20
2024

Ska singer Patsy Todd, ‘the one who walked away’, turns 80

During the era of ska music, Jamaica was blessed with a pioneering singer named Millicent ‘Patsy’ Todd, aka Pata-Pata Patsy, who was known for her great voice as well as her trendsetting style and fashion......Read more

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The Gleaner - September 22
2024 | Yasmine Peru -

Honorary doctorate from UWI ‘a pleasant surprise’ for Monte Blake

When Merritone Disco’s Monte Blake receives his distinguished Doctor of Letters (DLitt) from The University of the West Indies, Mona campus later this year, he will be awarded “for his pioneering work in music” and considering his trailblazing activities, that comes as no surprise......Read more

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The Gleaner - September 23
2024-Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

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