Germany's Ministry Becomes Embassy

billboard.biz The Berlin-based label Ministry of Sound has changed its name to Embassy of Music. The new name is intended to be a signal of independence from the former parent company, the U.K.'s dance music giant Ministry … view details ,

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King Sunny Ade Goes to Some Lengths for New Album's Fuller Sounds

spinner.com A ritual of King Sunny Ade's fans outside of Africa dating back to the release of 'Juju Music,' his 1982 international debut for Island Records, may be in peril with his new album. 'Baba Mo Tunde,' coming Sept. 28 … view details

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Bjork Wins Sweden's Polar Music Prize

spinner.com Bjork has joined Bruce Springsteen, Burt Bacharach and the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in the eclectic pantheon of Polar Music Prize winners. The Icelandic singer was presented with the honour … view details , ,

Opera Australia Heading To Cinema Screens

billboard.biz Digital broadcast facilitator CinemaLive has struck a multi-year arrangement to tape Opera Australia performances at the Sydney Opera House for cinematic releases locally and abroad. Sydney-based CinemaLive, a … view details , ,

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