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With a captivating and glamorous presence well beyond her 21 years, singer and songwriter Nenna Yvonne has taken the Internet by storm with more than six million total song plays on social media sites through out the web.

It's not every day that an American artist is invited to perform at a major festival in China. So when global soul musician Tomas Doncker was selected by the Chinese Ministry of Cultural Affairs to represent the U.S. at the first International New Folk Music Festival and Shanghai Performing Arts Festival, no one was more surprised than Tomas.

Bigasoft Corporation, the world's leading multimedia software provider, announced today that Bigasoft iPod Transfer program fully supports Apple iOS 4.2.

Having returned home to Australia from a successful U.S. tour, singer and sound healer Lia Scallon is honored to announce her inclusion on the official 53rd Grammy ballot, with three albums from the Sounds of Sirius label under consideration in the Best New Age Album and Best Spoken Word album categories.

CASTING NEW LIVES (CNL) is pleased to announce that we have signed JADE HENDRIX to an exclusive representation agreement. “Jade is one of the most amazing new artists we have heard in a very long time, and we believe her new album, “Carry Me Away”, is Grammy bound” says Brinka Rauh.

New York City-based MPress Records has just inked a three-album deal with indie-maverick (and major label veteran) Melissa Ferrick. MPress, which internationally distributes albums by art-pop songstress Rachael Sage and award-winning songwriter Seth Glier, also produces the NEW ARRIVALS charity compilation series, and has presented artist showcases at such industry events as SXSW, CMJ & MIDEM.

Jean is a singer/songwriter from New York whose ballads and solid swing tunes provide the perfect vehicle for her mellow voice and direct delivery.

The reporters and record stations are not going to come to come knocking on your door wanting to review your music or band. You have to reach out and expose them to your music if you want to move your career forward.

After releasing his compilation album, 'Epic ' on September, R.Kelly is working on his 11th studio album, 'Love Letter' for a December 14 release date .

U.K. artist Anders Helmerson announced that his third and latest album, "Triple Ripple" is now available on the Musea Records Label. The album is being digitally distributed in over 20 countries at present, and will soon be available in CD format. Triple Ripple can be purchased through major online retailers, including iTunes and Amazon.com

In early August, Country Music Association Artist Stephen Michael Apatow received the the devastating news, a differential diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil. According to the American Cancer Society, there are between 47,000 and 50,000 new cases of head and neck cancer each year. The challenge encompassed a life transforming process of reflection and analysis, with engagement of medical experts across the globe, to help attack the problem with an objective for eradication of the disease and restoration of overall health.

Who says History doesn’t repeat? After having its national television premiere on Comedy Central, the uncensored/uncut AARON KARO: THE REST IS HISTORY is now available on iTunes, Amazon and wherever digital music is sold.

Robert Lauri is always creating and producing new material. He never ceases to amaze us with his musical creativity. Each track is a key that opens the door to a different world. Above all, this artist has an endless ability for innovation and improvisation. He creates his music the same way he breathes.

The rumors have now been confirmed: Helen Feng is leaving Pet Conspiracy, the band confirmed, citing "creative and personal differences." Helen will reportedly be focusing on ZIYO and her new project in 2011. As for Pet Conspiracy, the new line-up will include Huzi as producer and guitar player, Edo as drummer, with Fiona and Mary on vocals.

The "Intro to Indie Artists" series was created as a way for online radio stations to receive a constant flow of music from indie artists. Built in 5, 3, and 2 song program lengths, these short blasts of new music are easily downloaded and scheduled by internet radio station owners

Giuseppe Deliso is an Italian jazz guitarist who has been making and playing some of the best traditional jazz to be found anywhere in the world for a number of years.

It was a fun filled night at Geena Jinev Anac & Natasha Anac of Lightening Entertainment's North Jersey home, as they were listening the rockin sounds of Punk Rock Band Gorgeous Frankenstein, with friends Liza Yavru, Sandra & Matilt Veziroglu.

Multi-Award winning progressive-electronic singer-songwriter LiLi Roquelin will be performing on a baby-grand piano with a full band and strings players on Tuesday November 30th at legendary NYC venue The Bitter End, NYC, 7:30pm, for Chick Singer Night Showcase.

Lichty Guitars is proud to announce that Jay Lichty from Tryon, North Carolina, takes top honors as this year's overall Made in the South Awards winner for his handcrafted guitars and ukuleles. This recognition comes to former homebuilder and carpenter just a little over a year after leaving the construction industry behind and starting his highly successful business, Lichty Guitar

A Frenchman, a Dutchman and a Chinese man walk into the Global Battle of the Bands in China and win the China Final beating eighty-one other bands.

This edition of the MusicDish*China Sounds podcast, presented by Metal Postcard Records, features a motley selection of sounds from jazz (Joanna Dong) to indie rock (Pairs), traditional mongolian folk (Hanggai) and Shanghai's club-thumping sounds (DJ Xuem).

MusicDishTV is now featuring the video "Pretty-Damn-Cool," by the U.K. pop/punk/ska/reggae master Mister Jack. "Pretty Damn Cool," exploded in its first week on YouTube with 15,000. The video is a mixture of animation and film, and captured a total of 60,000 views. The single was played all across the U.K. by well-established broadcasters including BBC Essex, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Nottingham, BFBS, Future Radio and many others.

Christmas comes early for fans of Norine Braun, as the eclectic indie singer-songwriter releases "Lost Tracks Bootleg," a 4 song digital EP containing what she calls "the lost sessions of music that could have/should have been released between 'Modern Anguish' (1996) and before the collection of the songs that became 'Miles To Go' (1999)."

A breakthrough is traditionally defined as an act or instance of breaking through an obstacle. For an artist, a breakthrough is the moment they reach their wit's end but re-emerge as a true creative force. When they recognize their artistic growth and command full control of their vision. For singer-songwriter-producer extraordinaire Tonye that breakthrough comes in the form of his newly released EP "I Am Indie: 4_U". A pulsating and melodic collection of original songs, "I Am Indie: 4_U" presents Tonye as a born again artist. Born and raised in Gainesville, Florida, Tonye always had a greater purpose for his life. He grew up in a single parent household with his mother raising two children all while pursuing a nursing degree. She instilled in him a sense of strong family values, determination and responsibility. In 1999, his mother married a member of the US Navy and the family moved from Florida to travel the world. His experiences definitely inspired his love for fashion, international culture, theatre and music.

Lee Negin's "Hungry Ghosts" electronica album is now on its way to key journalists around the globe, but the composer/producer/performer is not relaxing. Instead, he is moving forward in a multitude of media.