Neil Diamond with the London Symphony Orchestra
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George Benson
Weekend In London (Provogue Records). Review by Christopher Long.
Expressions: A Celebration of Voices in African-American Music
A new cabaret series at Winter Park Playhouse emphasized African American artists and music.
A Very Special Christmas: Icon
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Erasure
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Dolly Parton
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Zaki Ibrahim
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