Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly is a distinguished musician and poet. Through his human and distinctive musical style, he has offered astute social and political commentary.
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Review: Glen Hansard in Auckland
Glen Hansard March 13 – Auckland Town Hall “He’s the one from that movie.
Sheeran’s forever linked to Hamilton
A Hamilton tattoo artist flew across country to give rising star, Ed Sheeran, his first ta moko, and his first tattoo with real meaning.
Singularity: Kurzweil on 2045, When Humans, Machines Merge
On Feb. 15, 1965, a diffident but self-possessed high school student named Raymond Kurzweil appeared as a guest on a game show called I’ve Got a Secret.
Button could join Hamilton at McLaren
Jenson Button has emerged a surprise contender to join Lewis Hamilton at McLaren in what would be an exciting partnership for the 2010 season. Button has not yet agreed a new contract with Brawn and McLaren are interested having struggled to land first choice Kimi Raikkonen
Police drummer: Band’s friction is a good thing
Stewart Copeland and Sting get along great. Really.
Jay Leno ready for prime time
Jay Leno’s new show will be freshly baked five nights a week with three times the comedy of his former “Tonight Show,” the comedian promised. “The Jay Leno Show,” premiering at 10 p.m.
Susan Boyle considered leaving ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ finale
Singing sensation Susan Boyle had vowed to leave the television show, "Britain’s Got Talent," after a hectic week, but has since recanted and will perform at the finale Saturday, a judge for the show said. The 48-year-old Scottish singer wowed audiences and judges during her audition in May when she belted out the classic, “I Dreamed a Dream,” from the musical “Les Miserables.” Her performance earned her a string of global television appearances. Her fame catapulted during the semifinals Sunday, which she started off by missing the first note of her performance of “Memory” from the musical, “Cats.” Watch Boyle’s semifinal performance » She redeemed herself to earn a standing ovation and a spot in Saturday’s finale.
Head-banging parrot proves birds can dance
(CNN) — A head-banging parrot who became a YouTube sensation has demonstrated that an ability to appreciate music and keep a rhythm is not unique to humans, scientists say. Snowball the cockatoo, who appears to bop his head, tap his claws and squawk enthusiastically to the Back Street Boys’ “Everybody” is one of several birds apparently capable of dancing to a beat, according to two studies published in the latest edition of the journal Current Biology.
Billy Bob Thornton makes waves during music interview
Do not call Billy Bob Thornton an actor when you are interviewing him about his music.