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1 day ago · Musical Opinion said, "Philip Glass must be one of the most influential living composers." [ 144 ] The National Endowment for the Arts , while noting that many of his operas have been produced by the world's leading opera houses said, "He is the first composer to win a wide, multigenerational audience in the opera house, the concert hall, the dance world, in film, and in popular music."
5 hours ago · A train song is a song referencing passenger or freight railroads, often using a syncopated beat resembling the sound of train wheels over train tracks.Trains have been a theme in both traditional and popular music since the first half of the 19th century and over the years have appeared in all major musical genres, including folk, blues, country, rock, jazz, world, classical and avant-garde.
1 day ago · David T. Abercrombie (1867–1931), American outdoor expert and founder of Abercrombie & Fitch. David Abidor (born 1992), American soccer player. David Abioye, Nigerian author and preacher. David Abram (born 1957), American ecologist and philosopher. David Abrard (born 1976), French butterfly swimmer.
1 day ago · Musician and composer United States 2024 [103] Desmond Tutu: Archbishop South Africa 2014 [104] UB40: Band United Kingdom 2022 [31] Sasha Velour: Drag queen United States 2023 [6] Eva Victor: Actress and comedian United States 2023 [6] Alice Walker: Author United States 2012 [105] Jackie Walker: Activist United Kingdom 2019 [106] Lilly ...
1 day ago · The University of Michigan (U-M, UMich, or simply Michigan) is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 1817, it is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. The University of Michigan is one of the earliest American research universities and is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
1 day ago · The Exorcist is a 1973 American supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin from a screenplay by William Peter Blatty, based on his 1971 novel.The film stars Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Jason Miller, and Linda Blair, and follows the demonic possession of a young girl and her mother's attempt to rescue her through an exorcism by two Catholic priests.
