Luminize is a band from Croatia. Marcela, Matilda, Irena and Tea are Luminize. These four electrifying ladies were born in Croatia, and always persisted in developing their talents into the skilled musicians they are today.

Irena – drums
Marcela – vocal & rhythm guitar
Matilda – solo guitar
Tea – bass guitar

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Many legendary names of jazz first came to South America, traveling 12,000 kilometers, only to attend a festival that takes place in the Uruguayan contryside International Jazz Festival took place Jan. 8-11 at Finca El Sosiego, Punta Ballena, Punta del Este, Uruguay. The festival, which has been held since 1996, is produced and directed by Francsico Yobino. The musical director is Paquito D’Rivera, who will perform. Other performers include Diego Urcola, Grant Stewart, Harry Allen, Gary Smulyan, Scott Robinson, Vincent Herring, Mark Shim, Jeremy Pelt, Donald Vega, Danny Grissett, Luis Perdomo, Bill Cunlife, Alex Brown, Carl Allen, Joe La Barbera, Bill Stewart, Yasushi Nakamura, Pernell Saturnino, Jonathan Blake, Peter Washington, Popo Romano, Nicolás Mora, David Feldman, Trio Corrente and more

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The 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards is music’s biggest event for families. It is all about the music and its most passionate fans. The 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards rocked the Nokia Theatre From One Direction and Fifth Harmony to Selena Gomez and Nick Jonas.

Best Female Artist
Ariana Grande
Meghan Trainor
Taylor Swift

Best Male Artist
Ed Sheeran
Nick Jonas
Pharrell Williams

Best Music Group
5 Seconds of Summer
One Direction
x Fifth Harmony

Best New Artist
Echosmith
Charli XCX
Shawn Mendes

Fiercest Fans
Harmonizers – Fifth Harmony
Directioners – One Direction
R5Family – R5

Best Collaboration
 “Really Don’t Care” – Demi Lovato feat. Cher Lloyd
“Wrapped Up” – Olly Murs feat. Travie McCoy
“Somebody To You” – The Vamps feat. Demi Lovato

Song of the Year
“Problem” – Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea
“All About That Bass” – Meghan Trainor
“Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift

Radio Disney’s Most Talked About Artist
Ariana Grande
Taylor Swift
5 Seconds of Summer

Best Breakup Song
“Really Don’t Care” – Demi Lovato feat. Cher Lloyd
“Heartbreak Heard Around the World” – Jacob Latimore feat. T-Pain
“The Heart Wants What It Wants” – Selena Gomez

Best Crush Song
“Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying” – Sabrina Carpenter
“Jealous” – Nick Jonas
“Steal My Girl” – One Direction

Best Song to Rock Out to With Your BFF
“Young Blood” – Bea Miller
“Cool Kids” – Echosmith
“Geronimo” – Sheppard

Best Song That Makes You Smile
“Smile” – R5
“Happy” – Pharrell Williams
“Sugar” – Maroon 5

Catchiest New Song
“Shower” – Becky G
“Bo$$” – Fifth Harmony
“Classic” – MKTO

Best Song to Dance To
“Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift
“All About That Bass” – Meghan Trainor
“Too Cool To Dance” – Eden xo

Artist with the Best Style
Becky G
Zendaya
Ariana Grande

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Acceleration 2014 includes car and motorcycle races at a high European level, the Nations Cup, tractor pulling, world’s best DJs, kids activities … It is organised by the International Sport Racing Association (ISRA), based in the Netherlands, and will be held 10 times in 2014, starting 25–27 April in Portimao, Portugal and ending 17–19 October in Assen, Netherlands.

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The 2013 American Music Awards took place at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE. It was a big night for Taylor Swift, who took home a total of four AMAs. She earned top honor at Sunday night, winning artist of the year in the fan-voted event.

ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Taylor Swift
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY KOHL’S: Ariana Grande
SINGLE OF THE YEAR: Florida Georgia Line Featuring Nelly, “Cruise”
ICON AWARD: Rihanna
TOP SOUNDTRACK: “Pitch Perfect”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK: Justin Timberlake
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK: Taylor Swift
FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK: One Direction
FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK: One Direction, “Take Me Home”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY: Luke Bryan
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY: Taylor Swift
FAVORITE BAND, DUO or GROUP – COUNTRY: Lady Antebellum
FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY: Taylor Swift, “Red”
FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, “The Heist”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B: Justin Timberlake
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B: Rihanna
FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B: Justin Timberlake, “The 20/20 Experience”
FAVORITE ARTIST – ALTERNATIVE ROCK: Imagine Dragons
FAVORITE ARTIST – LATIN: Marc Anthony
FAVORITE ARTIST – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM): Avicii
FAVORITE ARTIST – ADULT CONTEMPORARY: Maroon 5
FAVORITE ARTIST – CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL: Matthew West

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O.A.R. transformed itself from a group of neighborhood friends band to a chart-topper over the course of a long career. Formed in 1996 in Rockville, MD, O.A.R. coalesced around lead singer/rhythm guitarist Marc Roberge, lead guitarist Richard On, saxophonist Jerry DePizzo, bassist Benj Gershman, and drummer Chris Culos. Marc Roberge and Richard On from O.A.R. performed an acoustic set at a small exclusive event hosted by LivingSocial at their Washington DC Headquarters at 918 F Street.

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Music Technology has dramatically undoubtedly come a long way over the last 30 years. The term generally refers to any use of technological equipment in the creation or performance of music, but lately it has come to be recognised more specifically as Keyboard MIDI and the use of computers. Technology in music was once measured in what kind of devices we being used to create/generate music. At one time, even the guitar was considered technology. Today, the usefulness of technology is measured in many different ways. Basic modern technology in music can be found in such items as the guitar pick-ups, microphones, the mixing soundboard, and the amplifier. It is difficult to imagine modern music without these devices because they are now found everywhere.
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