# art & music (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 11 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover art & music. Page: Feed: --- ## [WATCH: Tagata Pasifika 2026 PMA Special!](https://tpplus.co.nz/tagata-pasifika/watch-tagata-pasifika-2026-pma-special/) _2026-08-21 · Tagata Pasifika · TP+_ Highlights from the 2026 Pacific Music Awards, featuring unforgettable performances from Scribe, A.R.T, Sam V, MPP Lifetime Achievement recipient Will Crummer, Kenzie from Welly, Island Vibes, Jaro Local, and a special tribute performance. ## [REVIEW | ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’](https://www.roccitymag.com/movies/movie-reviews/review-teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma/) _2026-08-21 · Matt Passantino · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Jane Schoenbrun’s third feature, “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” is a fitting entrant in their filmography lineup. As a fairly new filmmaker who has begun to make a name for themself in the industry, Schoenbrun is interested in how gender and identity themes can be tied to the media we consume. Their first \[…\] The post REVIEW | ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ appeared first on CITY… ## [Late Summer in the Sierra: The Season Begins to Shift](https://sierranewsonline.com/late-summer-in-the-sierra-the-season-begins-to-shift/) _2026-08-21 · SNO Staff · Sierra News Online_ There is a point every summer in the Sierra when things begin to feel a little different. August is still... The post Late Summer in the Sierra: The Season Begins to Shift first appeared on Sierra News Online . ## [Grace Community Church Marks 80 Years in North Fork](https://sierranewsonline.com/grace-community-church-marks-80-years-in-north-fork/) _2026-08-21 · SNO Staff · Sierra News Online_ Over the past several months, Sierra News Online has followed the story of Grace Community Church from a small group... The post Grace Community Church Marks 80 Years in North Fork first appeared on Sierra News Online . ## [AI is changing music: What happens to artists?](https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/music/ai-is-changing-music-what-happens-to-artists) _2026-08-21 · DAILYSABAH_ When the debate over artificial intelligence began in the music industry, record companies were uncompromising. “Our works are being used without permission.” “Artists’ labor is... ## [US pianist Craig Sheppard takes stage at Turkish music festival](https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/music/us-pianist-craig-sheppard-takes-stage-at-turkish-music-festival) _2026-08-21 · DAILYSABAH_ U.S. pianist Craig Sheppard performed at the 23rd International Gümüşlük Music Festival in the southwestern Turkish resort town of Bodrum. Sheppard appeared as part of the festiva... ## [Hiking Yosemite: Beyond Tunnel View to Artist Point](https://sierranewsonline.com/hiking-yosemite-beyond-tunnel-view-to-artist-point/) _2026-08-20 · Adam Olivares · Sierra News Online_ There are certain places in Yosemite where almost everyone stops. Tunnel View is one of them. Drive into Yosemite Valley... The post Hiking Yosemite: Beyond Tunnel View to Artist Point first appeared on Sierra News Online . ## [Cheyenne Hernandez Anchors Music on the Green Weekend](https://sierranewsonline.com/cheyenne-hernandez-anchors-music-on-the-green-weekend/) _2026-08-20 · SNO Staff · Sierra News Online_ Music on the Green returns to downtown Mariposa this weekend with two nights of free live music — and one... The post Cheyenne Hernandez Anchors Music on the Green Weekend first appeared on Sierra News Online . ## [10 lesser-known Rochesterians who left a mark](https://www.roccitymag.com/culture/10-lesser-known-rochesterians-who-left-a-mark/) _2026-08-20 · Matt Rogers · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Even with the continued rise in features about Rochester and its many contributions to the local, national and international, it can still feel like there’s only two notable Rochesterians — or three, if you think a little more on it. It cannot be overstated how impactful the contributions of Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony and \[…\] The post 10 lesser-known Rochesterians who left a mark… ## [A.R.T | 2026 Pacific Music Awards](https://tpplus.co.nz/arts-music/a-r-t-2026-pacific-music-awards/) _2026-08-19 · Tagata Pasifika · TP+_ A.R.T performs at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards. ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kBeC7KfuhdTb) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [Visit Yosemite | Madera County Seeks New Board Members](https://sierranewsonline.com/visit-yosemite-madera-county-seeks-new-board-members/) _2026-08-19 · SNO Staff · Sierra News Online_ The organization responsible for promoting tourism throughout Madera County is looking for several people from the local tourism industry to... The post Visit Yosemite | Madera County Seeks New Board Members first appeared on Sierra News Online . ## [Sierra Outdoor Classrooms Prepare for a New School Year](https://sierranewsonline.com/sierra-outdoor-classrooms-prepare-for-a-new-school-year/) _2026-08-19 · SNO Staff · Sierra News Online_ For thousands of California students, heading back to school doesn’t always mean returning to a classroom with four walls. Sometimes... The post Sierra Outdoor Classrooms Prepare for a New School Year first appeared on Sierra News Online . ## [Angelique Kidjo becomes 1st African to receive Hollywood star](https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/music/angelique-kidjo-becomes-1st-african-to-receive-hollywood-star) _2026-08-19 · DAILYSABAH_ Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo became the first Black African to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday. In a glitzy ceremony under palm trees an... ## [Madonna tops 2026 VMA nominations as Swift eyes historic record](https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/music/madonna-tops-2026-vma-nominations-as-swift-eyes-historic-record) _2026-08-19 · DAILYSABAH_ Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations, the network announced Tuesday. The pop superstar has been nominated in every decade of her musical career. She has 19 com... ## [Sam V | 2026 Pacific Music Awards](https://tpplus.co.nz/arts-music/sam-v-2026-pacific-music-awards/) _2026-08-18 · Tagata Pasifika · TP+_ Sam V performs at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards. ## [Best of Rochester 2026 primary voting is now open](https://www.roccitymag.com/culture/best-of-rochester-2026-primary-voting-is-now-open/) _2026-08-18 · CITY STAFF · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Best Of Rochester 2026 has entered the chat. Our annual readers’ poll is a chance to shout out your favorite people, places and things to do. A chance to give recommendations to other CITY readers. A chance to promote your business. And as always, the four finalists in each category are dictated by your write-ins! That’s where \[…\] The post Best of Rochester 2026 primary voting is now open appeared… ## [Discovering Local: Narrow Gauge Inn](https://sierranewsonline.com/discovering-local-narrow-gauge-inn/) _2026-08-18 · Adam Olivares · Sierra News Online_ You know the name. Now discover something more. If you’ve traveled Highway 41 toward Yosemite, chances are you’ve noticed the... The post Discovering Local: Narrow Gauge Inn first appeared on Sierra News Online . ## [30 Years of Protecting the Sierra Foothills](https://sierranewsonline.com/30-years-of-protecting-the-sierra-foothills/) _2026-08-18 · SNO Staff · Sierra News Online_ Thirty years ago, Sierra Foothill Conservancy began with a small group of volunteers and an ambitious idea: protect some of... The post 30 Years of Protecting the Sierra Foothills first appeared on Sierra News Online . ## [Five Views of the Wilcox Prairie](https://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/2026/08/17/Prairie-Views) _2026-08-17 · ongoing by Tim Bray_ ## [Historic Jesse Ross Cabin Restored and Open Again](https://sierranewsonline.com/historic-jesse-ross-cabin-restored-and-open-again/) _2026-08-17 · SNO Staff · Sierra News Online_ More than 160 years after Jesse Blakey Ross built a hand-hewn log cabin in the mountains above North Fork, one... The post Historic Jesse Ross Cabin Restored and Open Again first appeared on Sierra News Online . ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zWJQ1dxi0A5m) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Mariposa County Seeks Applicants for District Attorney](https://sierranewsonline.com/mariposa-county-seeks-applicants-for-district-attorney/) _2026-08-17 · SNO Staff · Sierra News Online_ Mariposa County is looking for its next District Attorney, with just over two weeks remaining for qualified candidates to apply... The post Mariposa County Seeks Applicants for District Attorney first appeared on Sierra News Online . ## [K-pop stars take center stage at Istanbul Festival](https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/music/k-pop-stars-take-center-stage-at-istanbul-festival) _2026-08-17 · DAILYSABAH_ South Korean singer Kwon Eunbi and K-pop group ATEEZ performed on Aug. 14 for fans at the 5th annual Istanbul Festival, presented by Focus Istanbul Event Management. They were foll... ## [First of 12 Autism-friendly movie nights kick off in Takanini](https://tpplus.co.nz/community/first-of-12-autism-friendly-movie-nights-kick-off-in-takanini/) _2026-08-17 · Ann-Tauilo Motuga · TP+_ Autism Kids Collective launched its first ever autism-friendly movie night for kids at Silky Otters in Takanini last week. ## [REVIEW | My Morning Jacket and Guster at Hoochenanny Festival](https://www.roccitymag.com/music/review-my-morning-jacket-and-guster-at-hoochenanny-festival/) _2026-08-16 · Patrick Hosken · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Jim James’ entire musical modus operandi might as well be “this dude is in love with his guitar.” That’s something someone might say if their entire exposure to James’ band, My Morning Jacket, was the Southern-rock banger “Mahgeetah” from 2003’s opus, “It Still Moves.” In fairness to this hypothetical plebe, the song is literally called \[…\] The post REVIEW | My Morning Jacket and Guster at… ## [Focus On Vibrant Health – Rumi Poem](https://sierranewsonline.com/focus-on-vibrant-health-rumi-poem/) _2026-08-16 · Veronica Tilden · Sierra News Online_ The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a... The post Focus On Vibrant Health – Rumi Poem first appeared on Sierra News Online . ## [WATCH: Tagata Pasifika 2026 Episode 16](https://tpplus.co.nz/tagata-pasifika/watch-tagata-pasifika-2026-episode-16-a/) _2026-08-14 · Tagata Pasifika · TP+_ Join host John Pulu as he takes you through the biggest news and stories from our Pacific community. ## [RSE the lifeline of the Pacific](https://tpplus.co.nz/pacific-region/rse-the-lifeline-of-the-pacific/) _2026-08-14 · John Pulu · TP+_ For nearly two decades the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme has served as a vital economic bridge between New Zealand and the Pacific. ## [‘Rugby is at its best when it is inclusive’ – Te Papapa Wolves on rewriting the playbook](https://tpplus.co.nz/sport/rugby-is-at-its-best-when-it-is-inclusive-te-papapa-wolves-on-rewriting-the-playbook/) _2026-08-14 · Ann-Tauilo Motuga · TP+_ As Auckland’s first Pasefika-led inclusive rugby team, Te Papapa Wolves are redefining what it means to belong on and off the field. ## [Eurovision mulls online voting overhaul for 2027 contest](https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/music/eurovision-mulls-online-voting-overhaul-for-2027-contest) _2026-08-14 · DAILYSABAH_ Eurovision organizers are considering an overhaul of the contest’s voting system for 2027, including a possible shift to fully online public voting requiring viewers to choose thei... ## [First Slot Machines Arrive at North Fork Mono Casino](https://sierranewsonline.com/first-slot-machines-arrive-at-north-fork-mono-casino/) _2026-08-14 · SNO Staff · Sierra News Online_ After years of planning, construction and legal battles, one of Madera County’s most anticipated development projects is beginning to look... The post First Slot Machines Arrive at North Fork Mono Casino first appeared on Sierra News Online . ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/h14w33HgRsUT) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [AI-generated music boom raises fears for human artists](https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/music/ai-generated-music-boom-raises-fears-for-human-artists) _2026-08-14 · DAILYSABAH_ Music and technology have evolved side by side for centuries. From the earliest bone flutes and stringed instruments to the phonograph, synthesizers and streaming platforms, each t... ## [Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett elected to Nashville Songwriters Hall](https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/music/taylor-swift-lyle-lovett-elected-to-nashville-songwriters-hall) _2026-08-13 · DAILYSABAH_ Global superstar Taylor Swift and country legend Lyle Lovett will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization announced Tuesday. The new class also i... ## [Will Crummer | 2026 Pacific Music Awards](https://tpplus.co.nz/arts-music/will-crummer-2026-pacific-music-awards/) _2026-08-12 · Tagata Pasifika · TP+_ Will Crrummer performs at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards. ## [Eurovision bars countries in armed conflict from hosting contest](https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/music/eurovision-bars-countries-in-armed-conflict-from-hosting-contest) _2026-08-12 · DAILYSABAH_ Eurovision organizers tightened the song contest's hosting rules Wednesday, barring countries involved in armed conflicts from staging the event under a newly announced policy... ## [The team behind Rochester Fashion Runway is just getting started](https://www.roccitymag.com/culture/the-team-behind-rochester-fashion-runway-is-just-getting-started/) _2026-08-12 · Leah Stacy · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ On a humid 90-degree day last July, nearly 400 people sat shoulder-to-shoulder inside the Fedder Building on East Main Street. Handheld fans and sweating bottles of Modelo took the edge off, and any discomfort was forgotten as the first-ever Rochester Fashion Runway program began. For the next two hours, more than 10 designers, 20 performing \[…\] The post The team behind Rochester Fashion Runway is… ## [Kenzie from Welly | 2026 Pacific Music Awards](https://tpplus.co.nz/arts-music/kenzie-from-welly-2026-pacific-music-awards/) _2026-08-12 · Tagata Pasifika · TP+_ Kenzie from Welly performs at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards. ## [Island Vibes | 2026 Pacific Music Awards](https://tpplus.co.nz/arts-music/island-vibes-2026-pacific-music-awards/) _2026-08-12 · Tagata Pasifika · TP+_ Island Vibes perform at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards. ## [Opening Tribute | 2026 Pacific Music Awards](https://tpplus.co.nz/arts-music/opening-tribute-2026-pacific-music-awards/) _2026-08-12 · Tagata Pasifika · TP+_ Opening tribute to DJ Mu, Dilworth Karaka, Tama Lundon and Fiji at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards. ## [Anthony Hopkins turns lifelong love of music into debut album](https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/music/anthony-hopkins-turns-lifelong-love-of-music-into-debut-album) _2026-08-12 · DAILYSABAH_ It may be hard to believe, but even Sir Anthony Hopkins doubts himself sometimes. 'There’s a part of me which says, ‘you didn’t write that,’” he recalls of composing his debut alb... ## [Morgan Freeman takes the blues from Mississippi to the world](https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/music/morgan-freeman-takes-the-blues-from-mississippi-to-the-world) _2026-08-11 · DAILYSABAH_ It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music. Mus... ## [Introducing the 2026 Rochester Ten](https://www.roccitymag.com/culture/introducing-the-2026-rochester-ten/) _2026-08-10 · CITY STAFF · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Behind-the-scenes and setting the scene: Leaphe Ferm, Jeffrey McCune, Jr., Beatriz LeBron, John Kucko, Jenna Manetta-Knauf, Max Kelley, Jon Spacher, Pam Sherman, Andria B. Langston and Nydia Padilla-Rodríguez. The post Introducing the 2026 Rochester Ten appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture. . ## [Tupac Shakur murder trial begins nearly 30 years after his death](https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/music/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-begins-nearly-30-years-after-his-death) _2026-08-10 · DAILYSABAH_ The case of rap icon Tupac Shakur's killing has been unresolved for decades; now the man charged in his 1996 killing in Las Vegas is going to trial. Duane 'Keffe D” Davis, 63... ## [Dununba, Sangban, Kenkini (and Stands)](https://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/2026/08/08/Kenkini-Sangban-Dununba) _2026-08-08 · ongoing by Tim Bray_ ## [Phoebe Bridgers listening parties coming to Strasenburgh Planetarium](https://www.roccitymag.com/music/phoebe-bridgers-listening-parties-coming-to-strasenburgh-planetarium/) _2026-08-07 · Patrick Hosken · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has chosen Rochester’s Strasenburgh Planetarium to help promote her latest album. New music from Phoebe Bridgers can soon be heard as part of a laser show and with special projections in the venue’s dome. The “Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience” kicks off Monday, August 10 and runs through the album’s release on Friday, August 14. The listening parties give fans… ## [REVIEW | ‘Blue Soul’ and ‘Viñao’ by Eastman Percussion Ensemble](https://www.roccitymag.com/music/review-blue-soul-and-vinao-by-eastman-percussion-ensemble/) _2026-08-06 · Mona Seghatoleslami · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ With contributions by Carver Snyder Blue makes Michael Burritt think “of hope and good things.” He has assigned that color to a few of his pieces, including one just recorded by the Eastman Percussion Ensemble: “Blue Soul.” Burritt takes on a journey through overlapping musical worlds, over about nine minutes of music. There’s lots going \[…\] The post REVIEW | ‘Blue Soul’ and ‘Viñao’ by Eastman… ## [Rochester Ten | Jon Spacher](https://www.roccitymag.com/culture/rochester-ten-jon-spacher/) _2026-08-05 · Brendan Dabkowski · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Age: 50Hometown: RochesterCurrent residence: RochesterOccupation: CEO and co-owner, Fee Brothers Jon Spacher doesn’t come across as someone eager to be the face of anything. Gregarious but understated, he’s more at ease talking about Fee Brothers than his own role spearheading it all. But as CEO of the esteemed Rochester cocktail ingredient company founded in 1864, \[…\] The post Rochester Ten | Jon… ## [Rochester Ten | Pam Sherman](https://www.roccitymag.com/culture/rochester-ten-pam-sherman/) _2026-08-05 · Leah Stacy · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Age: 64 Hometown: Staten Island Current residence: Pittsford Occupation: President and founder of The ShermanEDGE; author Before Pam Sherman wrote two books, she was traveling the world building a coaching business based on her experiences. Before that, she landed a syndicated newspaper column by making an editor’s wife laugh in a dressing room. Before that, \[…\] The post Rochester Ten | Pam… ## [Rochester Ten | Nydia Padilla-Rodríguez](https://www.roccitymag.com/culture/rochester-ten-nydia-padilla-rodriguez/) _2026-08-05 · Sydney Burrows · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Age: 73 Hometown: Rochester Current Residence: Rochester Occupation: Artistic director and founder of Borinquen Dance Theatre Nydia Padilla-Rodríguez loves dance: from salsa to tap to Garth Fagan technique, she has a passion for all styles and appreciates how movement celebrates culture. But what Padilla-Rodríguez loves even more than dance is people. Her company, Borinquen Dance \[…\] The post… ## [Upside Down](https://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/2026/08/03/Upside-Down) _2026-08-03 · ongoing by Tim Bray_ ## [Six Summer Days of Music](https://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/2026/07/26/Music-Camp) _2026-07-26 · ongoing by Tim Bray_