Ty-DMusic.com: Musicscene 35

Michael Jackson's tribute an all star event

Fans of Michael Jackson was treated to a stellar all star line up for the tribute of the king of pop's 30-year career as solo artist at the Madison Square Garden this past Friday (Sept 7th). The concert the first of two shows at the Garden -- marked Michael's first live performance on U.S. soil in more than a decade and during that time he's seen his once-dominant presence on the American music scene almost disappear.

The night's lineup included the likes of Britney Spears, Gloria Estaban, Destiny's Child, Ray Charles, Al Jarreau, Cassandra Wilson and Liza Minnelli. Michael himself later took to the stage as he re-united with his brothers in their 1st appearance together in 17 years much to the fan's delight as they belted out the classic hits from yesteryear. All round the night was a night that most will not forget including the man himself.

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MTV - 20yrs old and counting

Aug 1st 1981 is not a national holiday nor is it my birthday but its a significant date because it's the day that the MTV network aired it's 1st music video appropriately called "Video Killed the Radio Star," by the British band The Buggles. Since then we have come to know MTV like a sibling as part the family as it has become a way of life the baby boomers of the 80's and the icons of the teenagers of the 90's.

Give props where props is due no one thought MTV would be around 20 yrs later as most thought the same fate for rap music but both are here and are here to stay. Over the years the format has changed somewhat as the first few years saw more music videos and less show shows but nowadays it seems that it's reversed with more shows and less videos. Not that that is a bad thing as most can relate to the hosts of their favourite shows that includes Ananda Lewis and Carson Daly so congrats to MTV and their milestone truly worthy of it.

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Soul 24-7.com releases first compilation set..

One of my favourite internet radio stations Soul 24-7.com has put together a collection of sultry soul tracks on one compilation called 24-7 Definitives, Definitely Soul24-7 - "British Soul"

The set is available for purchase only on the super station so far (to date anyway) but the music is the cream of the crop in British soul music. British Soul is the first release that's been put together by all the jocks on the station including Alex James, Ray Hayden and The SourMash Collective. On the disc, featured tracks include Snowboy's rendition of Leroy Hutson's Lucky Fellow, Maysa Leak, and Martine Girault to name but a few. I dare you not to get a copy of this disc it will be played frequent and often on my show.

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Wyclef Jean's father dies in a freak accident.

Wyclef Jean's father Rev. Gesner Jean died last week after he was pinned between his garage door and one of his son's cars in what South Orange, N.J police said to believe "was a bizarre accident",

Mr. Jean, age 60, a Newark minister, suffered severe chest injuries and died at a local hospital last Monday night (Sept 3rd). Police believe he may have been sitting in the driver's seat of the 1991 Bentley and that the car moved forward somehow after he got up and stepped in front of it.

Police are still investigating the cause of the accident but said that the car was not malfunctioning and they have found no evidence of foul play.