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ALYA has released “DREAMING,” a new single out Oct. 9 that serves as the chronological prequel to “BELIEVER” and the next look at her forthcoming album, In The Moment.

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The Charleston International Music Competition has announced the finalists for its 2026 Autumn Music Competition, with winners to be revealed Oct. 10, 2026. The online competition highlights musicians from around the world and ties the recognition…

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The National Chamber Orchestra filled Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Georgetown on October 3 with Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, earning standing ovations after each major work.

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Country music historian Don Cusic released Country Bob: Dylan and Country Music on October 7, 2026, arguing that country music shaped Bob Dylan’s songwriting, sound, and career over six decades.

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E. Lynn Harris’s estate is launching Behind the Mask: Invisible Life — The Musical at Washington, D.C.’s Howard Theatre on Nov. 30, 2026, with a World AIDS Day closing on Dec. 1. The production blends a new stage adaptation, an original score by…

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The global market for digital music, images and video is projected to grow to $1,397.17 billion by 2030, according to a new Business Research Company report.

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The music utilities market is projected to grow from $1.08 billion in 2026 to $1.3 billion by 2030, driven by AI audio tools, cloud-native software and streaming expansion.

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Grammy-nominated poet Marc Marcel has expanded Black Shaman Strikes Back into a feature-length film that blends live action, animation and AI-assisted visuals.

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GL1TTR has opened free registration for artists and fans as it launches Breaking 100 charts for EDM/House, Hip-Hop/Rap and Pop. The platform is designed to help independent musicians reach listeners and give fans tools to vote on and surface…

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ActsSocial is highlighting a week of Christian music, member stories, practical resources and live events on its faith-based social platform.

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Christina Cultural Arts Center will present Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Michael Mayo at its Clifford Brown Performance Center in Wilmington on Oct. 23. The show highlights CCAC’s role as a regional jazz presenter and brings one of contemporary…

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The Living Legends Foundation celebrated its 35th anniversary Friday in Atlanta with an awards gala that honored executives, broadcasters, entrepreneurs and advocates across Black music and entertainment.

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Mel Harkrader Pine’s spiritual memoir audiobook, narrated with a clone of his own voice, is now available at major retailers including Audible, Spotify, Google Play and Chirp.

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Earshot Jazz gave vocalist and festival director Eugenie Jones its John Gilbreath Service Excellence Award at the 2026 festival kickoff in Seattle.

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Serenity Stewart, a Scottsdale vocalist and voice-over talent, is being profiled for a career built on classic rock and country performance, recording work, and service in community settings.

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Tai Ji Men held a three-day cultural and educational program in Toronto from Oct. 2 to 4 to mark its 60-year legacy in holistic education.

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Letheia has launched the Truth-Safe API, a real-time safety layer for AI apps that accept open-ended human language.

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The 44th annual Poquoson Seafood Festival comes back to Poquoson Municipal Park on Oct. 16-18, 2026, with Chesapeake Bay seafood, free concerts, 150 artisans and family activities.

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The Business Research Company says the global music training education market is expanding as digital platforms, certification courses and flexible learning options gain traction.

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A screen adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, based on Eric B. Sirota’s long-running musical, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video and other platforms.