Famous for controversy over painting hindu goddesses, prominent Indian Artist M F Hussain died thursday. He was 95. Starting his journey as a poster artist he led to the status of a wealthy Indian elite. His most controversial painting which was showing a nude woman on her knees which was critically opposed by hard-line Hindu groups. Hussain never wore anything on his feet. He took his last breath at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London.
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Thursday, June 2, 2011
Tabla News (Tablaradio.Com) - Folk Fest sells out weekend passes, Honoring Hazel and rallying for the mountains, Blue plaque honours morris dance legend, Entertainment Calendar June 2, 2011
| Folk Fest sells out weekend passes Edmonton Journal Four-day passes to this year's Edmonton Folk Music Festival sold out in two hours Wednesday, despite some early technical difficulties. Folk Fest producer Terry Wickham said demand for tickets "crashed" the festival office's phone lines for 90 minutes ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Fundraiser to feature folk music Santa Ynez Valley News The event will feature live folk music from Rebecca Troon, Cinder Jean, Rob Thomas, Bruce Goldish and others. The giant train barbecue of Los Olivos, fashioned by Frank Palmer and artist John Cody, will be on hand to deliver a barbecue and ambiance to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Honoring Hazel and rallying for the mountains Charleston Gazette Considered a pioneer in bluegrass and folk music, Dickens planned to attend Sunday's concert, but died in April, just shy of her 76th birthday on June 1. By Bill Lynch CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Hazel Dickens never gave up raising hell and speaking out. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Music museum Village News Online But now, however, from the efforts of members of the Virginia Folk Music Association (VFMA), Chesterfield County will become the host site of the museum beginning Saturday, June 11,developing a place to preserve fo lk music memorabilia and memories ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Blue plaque honours morris dance legend Witney Gazette By Liam Sloan » A MORRIS dancer whose chance encounter with the godfather of British folk musictriggered the revival of the tradition across the country has been honoured. The descendents of William Kimber were among 200 people who gathered in St ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Music and dance provide fun for Preston Hall festival Gazette Live by Mike Blackburn, Evening Gazette A THOUSAND folk fans flocked to Preston Hall in Stockton for a fun-packed festival over the Bank Holiday Weekend. The annual folk festival celebrated traditionalfolk music and dance, with a programme including ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Contemporary folk stars to play in Areley Kings Kidderminster Shuttle NEW stars of British contemporary folk music will play an intimate concert at Areley Kings Village Hall on Friday, June 10 at 7.30pm as part of their nationwide Village Halls of Britain Tour. Blackheart features the lemon and honey voice of Chrissy ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Entertainment Calendar June 2, 2011 Pomerado Newspaper Group Celebrate folk music and the area's folk heritage at the Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm Saturday, June 4 in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. The day will include acoustic and folk music, contra dancing, open mike stage ... See all stories on this topic » |
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