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Carín León’s Sphere debut highlights Música Mexicana’s U.S. economic scale
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Carín León became the first Latino artist to perform at Las Vegas’ Sphere with a seven-show residency that opened Sept. 4, adding a new milestone for Música Mexicana in the U.S. A new analysis by Manuel Herrejón Suárez argues the genre is turning…
Americans Put More Weight on Backyard Privacy as Fencing Concerns Grow
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A new DeerBusters survey finds Americans are treating outdoor space more like part of the home, with privacy, safety and property boundaries driving demand for fences and other barriers.
Twilight In Concert sets 2027 U.S. tour for more than 60 cities
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GEA Live and Lionsgate are bringing Twilight In Concert back to U.S. theaters in 2027 after a successful debut tour and strong fan demand.
CAFAC builds Chinese American Music Festival into year-round exchange platform
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The Chinese-American Federation of Arts and Culture is expanding its 2026 Dallas-launched Chinese American Music Festival into a longer-term platform for artist exchange, youth development and cultural collaboration heading into 2027. The effort…
Superprof buys Tutors.com to top U.S. tutoring market
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Superprof has acquired Tutors.com, giving the French education platform the No. 1 position in the U.S. tutoring market and expanding its global network.
ZAMA set for Hï Ibiza performance with Francis Mercier as new music nears
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Haitian-American artist ZAMA will perform with Francis Mercier at Hï Ibiza on Sept. 21, 2026, in a high-profile showcase of their collaboration “U&I.” The appearance comes as ZAMA prepares to release new music and expands her reach across global…
Briana Nancie launches U.S. campaign for Afro-pop single Touch
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Briana Nancie is rolling out a new U.S. campaign for her multilingual single “Touch,” using the release to spotlight her life story, her independent creative world and a message about vulnerability and self-worth.
Ticketopolis opens U.S. headquarters in McAllen after city pilot program
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Ticketopolis, a Monterrey-founded event technology company, has established its U.S. headquarters in McAllen, Texas, after becoming the first business to complete the city’s Soft-Landing Pilot Program.
Darlene Koldenhoven’s A Grand Memoir racks up global music awards
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Darlene Koldenhoven’s solo piano project A Grand Memoir has won multiple honors across classical crossover, easy listening and spoken word categories, including five wins at the 2026 Indie Music Channel Awards.
Hans Zimmer sets North American return for February 2027 tour
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Hans Zimmer will bring his new live production, Hans Zimmer Live - The Next Level, to the U.S. and Canada starting Feb. 17, 2027, with dates running through April.
Arab America Foundation launches Arab America Ensemble for classical Arab music
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The Arab America Foundation has created the Arab America Ensemble, a new touring musical initiative focused on preserving and performing classical Arab music.
Aura Baby expands U.S. direct-to-consumer push for pregnancy and early parenthood
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Aura Baby Inc. is broadening its U.S. online presence with a larger pregnancy and early-parenthood collection, educational content and nationwide fulfillment.
Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol sets 2026 national tour
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Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch have announced a 2026 national tour of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, launching Nov. 14 in Princeton, West Virginia.
Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert sets global tour dates
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GEA Live, Disney Concerts and Baz Luhrmann have set the global tour for William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert, starting Jan. 9 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, after a Sept. 29 world premiere at the Sydney Opera House.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story sets 2027 North American tour with 50-plus dates
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story will return to more than 50 U.S. and Canadian cities in 2027, launching Feb. 7 in Thunder Bay, Ontario and booking major stops at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre and Toronto’s CAA Theatre.
All We Need Is Love project supports suicide prevention month
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A global music collaboration launched for National Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness, honor people affected by suicide and support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
GMU scholar’s new book spotlights refugees as creators, not just victims
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A new book by George Mason University’s Lisa Gilman argues that refugees are too often reduced to statistics and stereotypes.
ZZAMBO’s Diamond Gal finds new life with Vybz Kartel feature
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More than a year after its April 2025 release, ZZAMBO’s “Diamond Gal” is drawing renewed attention as listeners revisit the Dancehall collaboration and its message about love, women’s worth and respect.
World Wellness Weekend to span 278 U.S. venues in September
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The 10th World Wellness Weekend runs Sept. 18–20, 2026, with 278 U.S. venues joining a nationwide push to make wellness more accessible through hotels, spas, gyms, workplaces and community groups.
KCCLA to mark U.S. 250th anniversary with Korea-America concert in Los Angeles
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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles will host Concert 250: Sounds of Korea & America on Sept. 10, 2026, at Zipper Hall in downtown Los Angeles.
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