AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFatherhood in the spotlight: Known MPLS youth choir drops a Father’s Day single celebrating Black men and fathers, with a bigger stage moment lined up June 28 alongside Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson. Health & live performance: Sir Rod Stewart, 81, paused a Utah show to use an oxygen tank after nearly fainting mid-set, after earlier cancellations tied to laryngitis and sinus issues. Global roots, new voices: Kurdish singer Sarya Ertaş brings dengbêj legacy into a fresh solo project, while Eyal Wahab heads to Jerusalem’s Hullegeb festival with Yemenite-inspired upcycled instruments. Music meets community: The Reading Symphony Orchestra and Yocum Institute team up for “Berks In Focus,” a visual concerto pairing photography with live orchestral music. World Music Day: Fête de la Musique’s 1982 French origins and its 120+ country reach get a spotlight as June 21 celebrations roll on. Festival culture: A UK guide weighs family-friendly summer lineups and the very different festival “loo” philosophies at Glastonbury vs Wilderness. Immersive listening: ÁRA at London’s Schwarzman Centre turns Sigur Rós recordings into a spatial-audio deep-listening experience.
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