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The River: Musician, steamboatman John Hartford’s life straddled two worlds — music and the river

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river — from discovery to a way of love and life. This a part of a long and continuing story. By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune Twenty- …

Singing for God’s glory a family affair for the Erwins

By Chris Carpenter, Contributor Sunday, June 08, 2025 Courtesy of The E rwinsIt’s a mission or a destiny that is unique to you. But what if your calling involves other people, specifically those who are related to you? The Erwins, a southern gospel quartet …

Witnessing tool provides Joslin with gospel opportunities

Chris Joslin, a member of First Baptist Church in Owensboro, has found a unique approach to street evangelism through a tool called the Prayer Stand — a pop-up tent that facilitates conversations about faith and offers prayer in public spaces. | Photos …

Praise for the Anvil for programming of folk and international music at The Forge

Laura Cortese & Bert Ruymbeek at The Forge, Basingstoke on Saturday, May 31 Review by STEPHEN OTTNER Laura Cortese & Bert Ruymbeek Pic|: Stephen OttnerTHE modest number of folks who were drawn to The Forge to see Laura Cortese & Bert Ruymbeek …

Meet the Shrewsbury music producer and composer who can play nine instruments

He works as a creative music producer and composer and also teaches students to play a number of different instruments as well as performing in a Motown, disco and soul band in his spare time. His love of music started from a young age. “I was exposed to a …

PICTURES: Wimborne Folk Festival: thousands turn out for festivities despite rain

Visitors enjoyed live folk music, traditional dances, comedy, and art, plus countless offerings of food and drink from stalls throughout the town. The heavy downpour of rain did little to dampen spirits as spectators were happy to be out celebrating with …

Latest OTT releases this week (June 9, 2025 to June 15, 2025)

This week's OTT schedule (June 9–15) offers a diverse range of content, including high-stakes thrillers, emotional dramas, offbeat comedy, and betrayals in reality shows. Ufff... Yeh Love Hai Mushkil is a romantic comedy, Alappuzha Gymkhana is a sports …

Skerryvore XX: Landmark concert to air on BBC ALBA

BBC ALBA will broadcast Skerryvore's 20th anniversary performance at Floors Castle in a special Gaelic-language programme, Skerryvore aig Caisteal Floors, airing on Saturday, June 7, at 9pm. The concert, recorded a week earlier at the Kelso venue, saw …

#4764, With Úna Monaghan, From the 2023 Dublin New Music Festival

Composer and sound engineer Úna Monaghan is from Belfast, has roots in traditional Irish folk music and plays harp. Hear some of her new work for traditional instruments and electronics from her 2023 record Aonaracht, as well as the premiere of her work, …

President Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi, Others Mourn Legendary Igbo Musician Mike Ejeagha at 95

President Bola Tinubu; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi; Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah; Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hanatu Musa …

Free family music day in gardens of former prime minister's home

The free Family Music Activity Day will be held at Arundells, in Salisbury, on Sunday, June 29, offering a day of hands-on musical exploration, creative activities and live performances. The event is supported by the Cosman Keller Art and Music Trust. The …

‘Gaana King’ Deva to perform in Johor for the first time this August

KUALA LUMPUR: South Indian music legend Deva, popularly known as the “Gaana King”, is set to make his debut concert appearance in Johor on Aug 9. Organised by SPPS Production in collaboration with iGP Production, the mega concert will take place at the …

Brain Jotter, Flavour, Nedu, Chief Priest, others mourn Mike Ejeagha

THE Nigerian entertainment world was plunged into mourning on Saturday following the passing of revered highlife musician and folklorist Mike Ejeagha, whose timeless music touched generations across Nigeria and beyond. The 95-year-old cultural icon passed …

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Chorale performance celebrates American folk music, ballads & lullabies

Leader staff RainShadow Chorale presents its spring concert, “American Folk,” on June 7-8. Conducted by Artistic Director Laurie de Leonne, and accompanied by collaborative pianist Lisa Lanza, performances begin at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church …

Boulder’s inaugural Roots Music Festival will bring hundreds of bands to Pearl Street in October for 3 days

Jas Aspen Music Festival. RockyGrass in Lyons. Outside Lands in San Francisco. Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Capitol Hill Block Party in Seattle. Riot Fest in Chicago. Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas. How about a Roots Music Festival in Boulder? This fall, …

Musa Yende debuts with 'Sustained by Grace’, heralding a new era in South African gospel music

South African gospel artist Musa Yende is stepping into the spotlight with the release of her highly anticipated debut EP, “Sustained by Grace”.  This seven-track offering represents a vital milestone for the artist, showcasing her as not only a vocalist …

Chronicle staff members pick up 21 awards

Chronicle staff members pick up 21 awards Chronicle Media — June 7, 2025 Chronicle Media staff hold the five first-place awards staffers won in the Illinois Press Association’s annual contest. Staff members are (from left) Andrew Morys, chief revenue …

Evening Time: Tallawah and Jamaica Folk Revue PANAFEST presentation

Evening Time, South Florida’s Jamaica Folk Revue and Tallawah mento band’s premier PANAFEST presentation – an epic musical odyssey of what unfolded in Jamaica pre- and post-emancipation – will be staged at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Centre on June 21 …

Pierpoint Ventures’ Maury Blackman: 'It’s Not Tariffs—AI Is Quietly Reshaping the American Job Market'

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As headlines blame tariffs and geopolitical tensions for a cooling U.S. labor market, Pierpoint Ventures CEO Maury Blackman is calling out a far more powerful—and largely …

News Release – Nine Men at Waiawa Correctional Facility Earn Kapiʻolani Community College Culinary Arts Certificates

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMALU KALAIMA A HOʻOPONOPONO OLA   TOMMY JOHNSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE     NINE MEN AT WAIAWA CORRECTIONAL …

4Kira4Dads 'Dads Got Something to Say' Capitol Hill Advocacy Days Spotlighting Fathers’ Role in Maternal Health Movement

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of Father’s Day and in service of its mission to eliminate preventable maternal deaths, 4Kira4Moms proudly announces the 4Kira4Dads ”Dads Got Something to Say” Advocacy Days, …

A Powerful New Saga Unfolds: 'The Emperor of California' by Lee R. Brand

"The Emperor of California" by Lee R. Brand invites readers on an unforgettable journey where power, prophecy, and political intrigue collide. FRESNO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Emperor of …

Policy Pathways Launches 'Uncounted': A National Civilian-Driven In-Custody Death Reporting Database

Accountability Begins With A Count. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark step toward justice and transparency in the American criminal legal system, Policy Pathways, Inc., has launched Uncounted—the …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Releases Intent-to-Veto List

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN RELEASES INTENT-TO-VETO LIST  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today informed legislative leaders and stakeholders …

Higher Ed Coalition Urges Trump Administration to Immediately Reverse Actions on Intl. Student Visas

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges has joined leading higher education organizations to reverse actions on intl. student visas. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association …

VETCOMM US CEO Kate Monroe Honored with Veteran Media Advocate Award at Military & Veterans Entertainment Awards Gala

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kate Monroe, CEO and founder of VETCOMM US, has been recognized for her outstanding advocacy and media leadership with the "Veterans Media Advocate" Award at the …

MoonPay Secures BitLicense, Expanding Crypto Access in New York State

Regulatory Milestone Strengthens MoonPay’s Commitment to Secure and Accessible Crypto Services NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MoonPay, a global cryptocurrency on-ramp and payments leader, has secured the …

Blake Hunter Yagman Joins Spiro Harrison & Nelson as Partner

Top Boutique Law Firm Adds Leading Antitrust and Data Privacy Attorney to its Growing Practice RED BANK, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce that Blake Hunter Yagman, …

Americans Regain Spending Confidence as Business Caution Grows, According to Prosper Insights and the Federal Reserve

Latest Prosper Monthly Consumer Survey reveals that while Americans remain concerned about the job market, their day-to-day spending attitudes are stabilizing WORTHINGTON, OH, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New research from …

LKICORP® Global Icon Luke Kriger to expand across USA Territories

Kriger Confident in largest Investment amid Economic Challenges PITTSBURGH , PA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The technological landscape is about to witness a significant shift as LKICORP®, under the Corporate leadership of …

Department Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint Against Over $7.74M Laundered on Behalf of the North Korean Government

The Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that North Korean information technology (IT) workers obtained illegal employment and amassed millions in cryptocurrency for …

Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to $3.8 Million Durable Medical Equipment Fraud Scheme

A Louisiana man pleaded guilty today in connection with a five-year scheme to submit millions of dollars in fraudulent claims to Medicare for expensive and medically unnecessary medical equipment. According to court documents, Michael L. Riggins, 62, of …

The Justice Department, Texas Reach Agreement to End In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens

WASHINGTON – U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statements after a federal judge formally enjoined Texas from providing in-state tuition for illegal aliens. "The Justice Department commends …

Final of 14 Individuals Sentenced for Dog Fighting

Following a final sentencing hearing today, all 14 defendants convicted in a large-scale federal dog fighting case in Albany, Georgia, have been sentenced to a total of 343 months in prison for dog fighting and other charges. “Dog fighting is an odious …

Federal Jury Convicts Pakistani Weapons Smuggler of Transporting Iranian Advanced Conventional Weapons Destined for the ...

A federal jury convicted a Pakistani national today on charges related to smuggling Iranian-made advanced conventional weaponry destined for the Houthis in Yemen and threatening multiple witnesses. According to court records and evidence presented at trial …

Justice Department Launches Investigation into Rhode Island for Race-Based Employment Preferences in Violation of Title ...

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the State of Rhode Island (“Rhode Island”) concerning potential race-based discrimination in state employment practices. The state of Rhode Island mandates state agencies set …

Five Highs Gang Members Convicted by Jury of RICO Conspiracy, Drug Trafficking, and Firearms Offenses

Following a three-week trial, a federal jury in Minneapolis convicted five Minnesota men today for their involvement in the Highs — a violent Minneapolis street gang — and in gang-related murders, shootings, and narcotics distribution. According to court …

Gang Member Convicted by Jury for his Part in Murder

Following a one-week trial, a federal jury in Memphis convicted a member of the Unknown Vice Lords (UVL) — a violent street gang in Memphis — for his involvement in a gang-related murder, after deliberating for less than an hour. According to court …