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Lila Downs renews publishing with A Train, releases new album with Sony

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Available now, her newest CD and first with Sony Music Mexico, Pecados y Milagros (Sins and Miracles), the current number 1 record on iTunes Mexico, is an exploration of faith in light of modern events, both tragic and inspirational. The … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the 70th Birthday of Airto Moriera

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One of the most famous and high-profile musicians in his field, Brazilian percussionist/drummer Airto Moreira helped make percussion an essential part of modern Jazz. Airto was born in 1941 in the small village of Itaiopolis – south Brasil, and was … Continue reading →

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A Train Entertainment announce an alliance with Brit eclectic rights management company Total Creative Freedom Ltd

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Well this may sound like some wacky wish fulfillment but the A Train juggernaut has hitched itself up to cherry pick and develop various artists who currently work with Total Creative Freedom Ltd in North and South America. The idea … Continue reading →

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A Train is pleased to announce Downton Abbey with music composed by Raspe Music’s John Lunn won four Emmy Awards

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Outstanding Miniseries or Movie: “Downton Abbey (Masterpiece),” PBS. Outstanding Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Maggie Smith, “Downton Abbey (Masterpiece),” PBS. Outstanding Directing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Brian Percival, “Downton Abbey (Masterpiece),” PBS. John Lunn is a prolific and respected … Continue reading →

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A Train Mourns the Passing of Tom Borton, Friend and Client and Some Extra Text

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Tom’s first television scoring experience, a documentary on the Smithsonian, nominated for an Emmy, opened doors for composing for television and commercials. This soon lead to his establishing Los Angeles Post Music, which provides music for visual media including commercials, … Continue reading →

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World Music Charts Europe, August 2011, Preview

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A Train and Six Degrees artist Vieux Farka Toure’s The Secret is number 1 on the World Music charts Europe. Including appearances by Dave Matthews, John Scofield, Derek Trucks and Ali Farka Toure, The Secret is a masterpiece. Traveling down … Continue reading →

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Peter Rowan Records for Bill Monroe Film

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Six time Grammy nominated Peter Rowan was recently in Nashville recording music for the forthcoming Bill Monroe film, Blue Moon of Kentucky. Peter played guitar and sings on various songs that are under consideration for both the film and a … Continue reading →

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The Voice of Clannad

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Lead vocalist and composer of many of Clannad’s timeless songs, Moya Brennan signs with A Train for worldwide publishing administration. In her music making, Moya has never been content to nestle within comfortable boundaries. From an early age she trod … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to A Train’s Grammy Winners!

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Category 8 Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals “Imagine” Herbie Hancock w/ Konono (Crammed Disc artist) Category 26 Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance “Hang On In There” John Legend & The Roots (Songwriter Mike James Kirkland) A Train congratulates these artist … Continue reading →

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Airto Inducted into Drum! Magazine’s Hall Of Fame

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Airto gets put on his rightful pedestal as Drum! magazine introduces its own Hall Of Fame. Check out the issue here: http://www.drummagazine.com/issues/post/february-2011/?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4d54c60b9bb840a9,0

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