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SXSW

This Fall 2012 publicity photo provided by Rogers and Cowan shows musician Prince performing in concert in Chicago. Prince turns off the lights at South by Southwest on Saturday, March 16, 2013, with an unexpected and intimate showcase that ranks among the biggest surprises in years at the star-studded music festival and conference. (AP Photo/Rogers and Cowan)

Prince delivers funk-filled SXSW finale

Paul J. Weber, Associated Press
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — How did Prince close out South by Southwest Music Festival's weeklong showcase of rock n' roll?
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This March 10, 2013 image released by Raptor House shows Solange Knowles performing at the Nokia Music and Verizon Wireless present Solange at Roc Nation / Raptor House late night at Arlyn Studios in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Raptor House, Spencer Selvidge)

Big names at SXSW, but what about big breaks?

Paul J. Weber, Associated Press
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — In the frenzy of South by Southwest, even standouts like The Flaming Lips feel the need to stand out...
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Lil Wayne leads hip-hop's SXSW invasion

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Hip-hop stars completed a near takeover of the music conference and festival in Austin, Texas, overnight Thursday and Friday...
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Homeless used to create human 'hot spots'

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theGRIO REPORT - A marketing agency, BBH Labs, came up with the idea to place the name of the homeless people, along with a number to which they could access the Wi-Fi, on t-shirts...
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SXSW shows why it's a good time for black alternative music

Rob Fields
OPINION - The fact is that across the country, black artists are making music that doesn't fit neatly into the either/or boxes of hip hop and R&B...
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