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Leonard Cohen dies at 82

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The hugely influential Canadian songwriter and singer, Leonard Cohen, died at the age of 82 on 2016-11-07.

A poet as well as a songwriter, Leonard Cohen is famous for such classic and widely covered songs as Suzanne and Halleluja.  Among the many honours he has received are:

  • Grammy for Album of the Year
  • Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
  • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Here's a link to the Leonard Cohen discography.

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High End 2016, 05 to 08 May, 2016, Munich (page 1)

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High End 2016 takes place from Thursday 2016-05-05 to Sunday 2016-05-08 and the MOC in Munich, Germany.

High End is the premier audio show in the world, drawing exhibitors and attendees from across the globe.  Unfortunately Serious Music isn't able to attend this year, but we'll be keeping you informed about the show its displays and demos, major product launches and announcements via the Serious Music Blog.

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High End 2016, 05 to 08 May, 2016, Munich (page 2)

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High End 2016 Announcements and Introductions

Many manufacturers make major product announcements at High End and the 2016 show is no exception.

Here are a few of the product announcements from High End 2016:

High End 2016, 05 to 08 May, 2016, Munich Online Show Reports

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Here's a list of links to other online show reports from High End 2016 in Munich. These reports provide a wealth of pictures and information from the show.

Unless otherwise indicated reports are in English.  You can use an online translator for those in foreign languages.

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International Jazz Day 2016 All-Star Global Concert

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USA President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the International Jazz Day 2016 All-Star Global Concert at the White House on Saturday 2016-04-30.

A stellar cast international jazz artistes performed, ranging from the youthful Joey Alexander to veterans such as Al Jarreau, Hugh Masakela and Wayne Shorter.

You can check out the concert online at YouTube.

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Serious Music Listening Session 2016-04-16

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Serious Music hosted a Listening Session on Saturday, 2016-04-16 at the Kahuna Room of the Kapok Hotel.

The Listening session featured the Kubik and Zensor AX wireless speakers from DALI, the SVS SB-1000 subwoofer and the AURALiC Aries Mini wireless streaming node.

Here are a few pictures and videos of the day spent enjoying music, movies and music videos in a beautiful setting.

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Serious Music Listening Session on Saturday 2016-04-16 at Kapok Hotel

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Serious Music invites you to a Listening Session from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm on Saturday 2016-04-16 at the Kahuna Room, Kapok Hotel (map).

Come along and hear:

  • DALI Kubik Free and Kubik Xtra wireless speakers
  • DALI Kubik One wireless hi-fi soundbar
  • DALI Zensor 5 AX and Zensor 1 AX wireless speakers
  • SVS SB-1000 subwoofer
  • AURALiC Aries Mini wireless streaming node

We’re limiting seating to provide the best listening experience, so contact Serious Music to book a place or to arrange a private demonstration.

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CES 2016: Show Reports

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CES 2016 was staged in Las Vegas from Wednesday 2016-01-06 to Saturday 2016-01-09.  As the largest consumer electronics show in the world, all types of electronic gadgetry were on show, with numerous product announcements and prototype displays.

As the first major audio show of the year there was also lots for the audiophile to see and hear. 

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A View on the Audiophile’s Quest

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In his post "The Sound of One Hand Clapping" in  The Ultra High-End Audio and Home Theater Review Frank Berryman presents his opinion of what audiophiles are seeking from their listening experience.

What's your view?  Share your thoughts with us in a comment.

© Wayne Butcher

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59th GRAMMY Nominees

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The nominees for the 59th Grammys have been announced.

Among the leading nominees are:

  • Beyoncé with 9 nominations
  • Drake and Rihanna, with 8 nominations each
  • Adele, with 5 nominations. 

For the second consecutive year 13 year old jazz pianist Joey Alexander has been nominated for a Grammy.  This year it's for his second album "Countdown."

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