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Kool & the Gang gives rare US concert in Havana (AP)

US band Kool & the Gang performs on stage at the imperialist Plaza in Havana, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. Robert 'Kool' Bell,' his brother Khalis Bayyan, saxophonist Dennis Thomas and drummer George 'Funky' Brown became one of the few U.S. musical groups to play in Cuba in recent memory, despite Washington's travel restrictions and the island's communist government's ambivalence toward Rock and Roll, Hip Hop and other kinds of American music. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)AP - American R&B pioneers Kool & the Gang helped Cuba get its funk on, bringing their eclectic mix of sounds Sunday to an open-air stage a stone's throw from the sparkling waters of the Caribbean.



Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:17:42 GMT


Was (Not Was) turns 30 with retrospective set (Reuters)

Reuters - Was (Not Was) will trip through its past early next year with the February 23 release of "Pick of the Litter (1980-2010)," a 19-song compilation which commemorates the 30th anniversary of the inventively warped dance/rock/soul/funk/jazz group's recording career.
Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:12 GMT


Rockers Def Leppard developing cartoon series (Reuters)

British rock band Def Leppard pose for a photo after their performance live on NBC's 'Today' show in New York in this May 27, 2005 file photo. REUTERS/Albert FerreiraReuters - British metal veterans Def Leppard are getting animated about their career.



Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:48:08 GMT


Alicia Keys finds "freedom" from Motown sound (Reuters)

Singer Alicia Keys poses for a portrait while promoting her new album Reuters - A music industry desperate for bankable superstars has all but anointed Alicia Keys as heir to the golden era of Motown, when Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and others made it seem easy to pump out timeless R&B hits.



Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:44:11 GMT


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