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Ruben Blades & Making Movies Team Up On "Delilah," Co-Written By Lou Reed

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The song is co-penned by Blades and GRAMMY-winning rock icon Lou Reed in an epic music collaboration brought together by the topic of immigration
Jennifer Velez
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May 3, 2019 - 11:38 am

Kansas City band Making Movies, whose Afro-Latin rock rhythms have invaded NPR's Tiny Desk and gotten the attention of Rolling Stone, have dropped the third single off their forthcoming album ameri'kana. Titled "Delilah," the track features co-writes from Latin GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter and musician Rubén Blades and the late GRAMMY-winning rock legend Lou Reed.

"Delilah"'s lyrics touch on the tragic realities of immigration when hope for starting a new life is met with the challenges immigration policies can bring. "I was beaten, finger printed, deported / for the love of Delilah," Blades sings. 

The song was written by Blades and Reed during a week of music making in the east coast in the late '80s. Blades' "Letters To The Vatican" was one of the songs that came out of the session, but "Delilah" was left unfinished. 

"Lou and I got together in 1986, or 1987, to write songs for my first album in English, Nothing But The Truth. We were together for a week I believe, in an isolated place he had in the New Jersey woods," Blades said in a statement to the Recording Academy. " We made a deal beforehand, that any idea or lyric or anything we came up with during that time would be shared 50/50. We began with this but did not [finish] it then. I did some time after and, as agreed, we share the credit."
 
Making Movies, adding their touch of percussion and guitars, is now helping bring the song to life. Frontman Enrique Chi said, "This story is as valid today as it was 30 years ago when they wrote the song." The song is also the latest collab between the musicians, both of whom have roots in Panama. 
 
"It is the most amazing gift to work with Rubén who is an unparalleled artistic force," Chi said. "He has mentored and inspired us––and has affirmed our belief that music is a powerful tool for illuminating stories that need to be told."
 
ameri'kana will be out May 24. 

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Michael Sticka Named GRAMMY Museum President

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Sticka, who first joined the organization in 2014 and formerly held the position of Executive Director at the GRAMMY Museum, will continue to lead the museum's growth and strategy
Jennifer Velez
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Jul 30, 2019 - 2:14 pm

The GRAMMY Museum has promoted Michael Sticka to President as the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy make the largest conributions to the museum in either organization's history.

Sticka, who first joined the organization in 2014 and formerly held the position of Executive Director at the GRAMMY Museum, will continue to lead the museum's growth and strategy. He will also "oversee all aspects of Museum operations, including curatorial, development, marketing, grants and awards, public and education programs, and more," a statement said. His contract will extend through 2022. 

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With a discography that has yielded twelve gold and platinum album awards, #BerlinOfficialBand will forever be recognized as the American progenitor of electro-pop artistry. The Los Angeles-based band joins us next week at the #GRAMMYMuseum! https://t.co/PaMhPw28zS pic.twitter.com/t8a2DZWbqc

— GRAMMY Museum (@GRAMMYMuseum) July 25, 2019

“As Executive Director, I’ve witnessed our team’s incredible passion, hard work, and dedication, which has strengthened our impact and presence in the Los Angeles music and education communities,” said Sticka. “I’m honored that the Board has entrusted me in the role as President, allowing me to continue leading this extraordinary team with the purpose of driving our social good within the community and uphold the Museum's mission to educate, inspire, cultivate creativity, and share the significance of music."

Sticka, who created the museum's Community Engagement Department as executive director, said the museum will continue to invest in its community engagement, curatorial mission and education program. Sticka said the museum's goal is to reach 100,000 over the next five years. 

The Recording Academy contributed $5 million for museum renovations and technology updates, while the Latin Recording Academy will donate more than half a million dollars in a three-year period to grow the Latin music exhibits, education programs and the hiring of a Latin music curator. Both presidents of each organization shared their excitement for Sticka's promotion and their investment in the museum's work. 

“Under Michael’s leadership and guidance, the GRAMMY Museum has not only secured substantial new investments from the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy, but has also seen a tremendous increase in visitors, revenue from attendance, merchandise and event sales, and more” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy and Chair of the Board of Directors of the GRAMMY Museum. “The Museum’s growth and path towards cementing its status as ‘the’ steward and place where Music Has A Home, as well as its future financial and business well-being is reflective of and a testament to Michael’s strategic vision, impressive operational skills, and exceptional leadership.”  

“We are thrilled to expand our relationship with the GRAMMY Museum,” said The Latin Recording Academy President/CEO Gabriel Abaroa Jr. “The Latin Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum share the commitment of educating the public about the significant contributions Latin music has made in the world. I look forward to expanding our presence inside the GRAMMY Museum in an impactful way that guides the narrative and preserves the stories of Latin music and its creators."

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GRAMMY Museum Awards $200,000 In Grants To Music Health, Research Projects & More

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The Museum's grant program, which awards organizations and individuals annually, has given more than $7.5 million to over 400 grantees to date
Jennifer Velez
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Jul 10, 2019 - 11:25 am

15 recipients will have the opportunity to do music related research as well as work on preservation and archiving programs thanks to a generous grant from the GRAMMY Musuem Grant Program.

The grants, funded by the Recording Academy, will award $200,000 to recipients in the U.S. working on various projects, including reasearch on how musical training affects complex memories, musical ahedonia and singing accuracy's relationship to cognitive function. Among preservation projects, some recipients will work on archiving 960 audio reels belonging to Cajun and zydeco artists, uncirculated jam tapes from four-time GRAMMY-winning folk musician John Hartford and "221 rare interview recordings with African-American actors, performers, composers, musicians, and scholars, among many other preservation projects."

"The work we help fund includes an impressive array of projects that are at the forefront of exploring music's beneficial intersection with science, and that maintain our musical legacy for future generations. The initiatives announced today exemplify the Museum's mission to uphold music's value in our lives and shared culture," Executive Director of the GRAMMY Museum Michael Sticka said. 

The museum's grant program, which awards organizations and individuals annually, has given more than $7.5 million to over 400 grantees to date, Sticka said.  

The GRAMMY Museum Grant Program strives to aid efforts advancing the archiving and preservation of "recorded sound heritage of the Americas for future generation."

ReImagined Returns With More Exclusive & Unexpected Cover Performances All Summer Long

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Tinder Teams Up With EDC, Gov Ball & More Music Fests For "Festival Mode"

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Tinder users looking for potential dates at music festivals can switch on "Festival Mode," which links users up in advance
Jennifer Velez
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May 2, 2019 - 10:50 am

Tinder users looking for singles at music festivals will now be able to link up with people in advance, the dating app has announced.

As of May, "Festival Mode" will allow app users to select "badges" belonging to the festival of their choice and see other users attending. Users will then be able to match with each other before the festival begins. Partner festivals include EDC Las Vegas, The Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, Hard Summer, Lovebox in the U.K. and more. 

2019 Music Festival Preview: Noise Pop, Coachella, Ultra & More

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Tinder is going on tour this festival season. Find your crowd by getting in #FestivalMode. Click the link below to claim your badge to let others know which festival you're attending and find someone who wont mind that you haven't showered in a few days. https://t.co/YWR2Q3HaQT pic.twitter.com/7OUeAcbCIf

— Tinder (@Tinder) May 2, 2019

To unlock the mode, users will have to look for the festival mode card and swipe right. Access to the festival badges will begin roughly three weeks before each fest.

For more information on how to unlock festival mode, visit Tinder's website. 

The Woman. Collective Wants Music Festivals To Be A Safe Space For "Every One"

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Lollapalooza 2019: Childish Gambino, The Strokes, Ariana Grande, More Added To Lineup

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The festival got a little help from furry friends to tease the announcement
Jennifer Velez
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Mar 20, 2019 - 11:50 am

Lollapalooza has announced that Childish Gambino, the Strokes, Ariana Grande, Kacey Musgraves and more have been added to the final 2019 lineup. 

Other additions include Flume, Death Cab For Cutie and H.E.R. Previously announced artists include J Balvin, Rosalía, Lil Wayne, Janelle Monáe and Lil Baby. The four-day music fest will take place at Grant Park in Chicago on August 1–4.

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Here it is your 2019 #Lolla Lineup! Grab your 4-Day Tickets and get ready to party with Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Twenty One Pilots, The Strokes, Tame Impala, Flume, The Chainsmokers, J Balvin + more! https://t.co/jgl8NuVyQA pic.twitter.com/LoUsDJtcMF

— Lollapalooza (@lollapalooza) March 20, 2019

"Chicago, we're coming to see you this summer at @lollapalooza! Grab your tickets and get ready to party," Balvin tweeted. 

The festival teamed up with PAWS Chicago, a pet adoption organization, to reveal artist clues a day before the big reveal with a video featuring dogs waiting to be adopted. The day of the announcement, PAWS Chicago said all the dogs in the video have been adopted. Watch the furry friends below. For ticket information, visit the Lollapalooza website. 

2019 Music Festival Preview: Noise Pop, Coachella, Ultra & More

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