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Famed Jazz Artist Shirley Horn Leaves Behind a Loyal Following
Voice of America News October 25, 2005
Famed jazz vocalist and pianist Shirley Horn died October 20 in Washington, D.C. of complications from diabetes. She was 71. During her teens, Horn turned her back on classical music to pursue a career in jazz. She formed the first of her trademark trios in 1954, and over the next five decades was one of jazz's most admired performers. More...
Alicia Keys Tops Billboard's Album Chart
VOA News October 22, 2005
Nine-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys debuts at Number One on Billboard's Top 200 chart the week ending October 29 with her new CD Unplugged. The performance was recorded at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and features acoustic versions of hits like "Fallin'," "You Don't Know My Name" and "If I Ain't Got You." The collection also includes some new songs and guest appearances by Maroon 5's Adam Levine, Common, Mos Def and Damien Marley. Alicia's two studio albums, 2001's Songs In A Minor and 2003's The Diary of Alicia Keys also made their chart debuts at Number One.
Destiny's Child to Release Greatest Hits Album
VOA News October 22, 2005
On October 25, Columbia Records will release Destiny's Child's greatest hits set, #1's. In addition to such hits as "Say My Name," "Lose My Breath," "Bootylicious" and "Bills, Bills, Bills," the anthology offers two new songs by the trio, "Stand Up For Love" and "Feel the Same Way I Do." Also included is a collaboration by the trio's Beyonce Knowles with Slim Thug, "Check On It," which will appear on the soundtrack to the upcoming film remake of Pink Panther.
Sarah Vaughan Still Thrilling Jazz Fans 15 Years After Death
VOA News March 23, 2005
It was the end of an era when jazz vocalist Sarah Vaughan died on April 3, 1990. In a career that spanned almost five decades, Vaughan, known as "Sassy" and "The Divine One," thrilled audiences with her intimate musical mastery. Vaughan could deliver heartfelt pop ballads, experiment with new and unusual be-bop time signatures, perform with a classical orchestra one night and swing with a big band the next. Despite Sarah Vaughan's death 15 years ago, her music only gets better with time. More...
