This week, Kay Perry's new "Dark Horse" music video is under fire for Islamophobic content - specifically, burning a pendant reading "Allah" with lightening from her fingertips. (Source: Independent.ie)
"Music and the Jews," a three part series beginning March 9th on BBC Radio 3, takes a unique look at the history and evolution of Jewish music and the taboo of singing: (Source: TheGuardian.com).
Livia Tortella guest-posting for Billboard.com wants to know why there aren't more music-related Oscar categories: (link).
It looks like Amazon is boarding the streaming music train - the service will likely be included in their Prime membership. (Source: inc.com)
Lost opera by Spanish composer, Enrique Granados, is found and slated for several performances in Spain this year. (Source: ucrtoday.ucr.edu)
Indiewire has sifted through the ashes of Oscars past and come up with the 5 best and worst musical Oscar performances: (link).
"How Music Varies from State to State, Region to Region" from Huffington Post.
Carrie Underwood laments how hard it is for women to break through in country music, which is still a male-dominated genre: (link).
And finally, if you haven't heard about the Sing for Our Planet project yet, you can check it out here. The project is focusing on new music for community choirs, with a focus on environmental conservation.
Here you have it, this week's biggest and best stories in music. Stop by every weekend for your Musically Notable digest! If you have a story or a project that deserves mentioning, please submit your ideas to me on Twitter @AngelinaPanozzo or through my website, AngelinaPanozzo.com. Thanks for reading and have a fantastic weekend!
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