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Sunset Sound Studio A, Brent Fischer Orchestra Session for Sheila E, June 2016 


Though Britexit, American elections and gun violence dominated the news in June, there's plenty of inspiration to go around from music makers, like you! 

This month we visit a girl who meets a boy in the studio. We take you to summer NAMM in Nashville and watch the music temperature rising from Miami to LA.

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In This Issue
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Girl Meets Boy from Sheila E
Sunkissed by Ashleigh Smith
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I Create Music Expo
Meet Music Executive Graham Parker
ATCs, Hammond ...from Summer NAMM
 
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Girl Meets Boy

New Prince-Inspired Sheila E Single Features Brent Fischer Orchestra

The music community is still stunned over the loss of Prince. This past week, his long-time collaborator and friend, Sheila E attended a session at Sunset Sound   for her upcoming album titled Girl Meets Boy. Inspired by her loss, Sheila E. tells the story of the first time she met longtime collaborator and former fianc� Prince in her newest single, arranged by Brent Fischer, featuring the Fischer Orchestra.
Girl Meets Boy offers uptempo tracks and ballads influenced in some ways by the pair's relationship and "driven by the sense of loss that so many are feeling," said Sheila E. in Billboard. Sheila E. owned the stage as a drummer and percussionist. But her career took an exciting turn when she met Prince backstage after a gig. Their friendship eventually led to Sheila E. lending her vocals on Prince's song "Erotic City"- a move that prompted her to launch her own solo singing career.
"It's emotional being back in this room. I did my first session with Prince here (Erotic City).  And now I get Fischer stings on my tribute song to him (Prince)," says Sheila E. "Prince's influence is very much here. It permeates on Girl Meets Boy. After hearing the song, the arrangement just flowed. I'm so honored to have been part of this," says Brent who along with late father, Clare Fischer has a long working history with the legendary artist.
Girl Meets Boy is beautiful ballad Sheila E and guitarist, Mychael David wrote together.  Get your tix for Sheila E Tour beginning July 2.
Watch a short interview with the artists at Sunset Sound here
 
 

BETTERMAKER C502V 500 SERIES At AES 2015
Trans Audio Group Introduces the Boutique Analog Compressor 
 
TransAudio Group, Bettermaker's U.S. distributor, introduced the path breaking Bettermaker C502V at the AES's 139th Convention earlier this year in New York City. Like the rest of Bettermaker's catalog - which in just a few short years has earned numerous TEC, Resolution, and Prosound award nominations and wins, the C502V combines a boutique analog signal path (newsworthy in its own right) with intuitive, musical controls and complete parameter recall and automation from a linked DAW-based plug-in - high-end analog sound paired with a superior digital workflow. The C502V is the first compressor from Bettermaker, although with three distinct VCA flavors in one 500-series chassis, it could just as easily be described as the first three compressors from Bettermaker! Stereo, dual mono, or M/S modes, as well as USB or analog side-chain with adjustable high-pass filtering and "look ahead" functionality expand the C502V's universe of possibilities.



Gate your tracks and unlock your mind with this useful, incredibly innovative and creative tool.
  This incredible plugin does everything you ever wanted a delay to do, as well as a myriad of things you never imagined a delay could.

 
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ATCs at Summer NAMM
 
What do Dolly Parton, Moby and Imagine Dragons have in common?
Mark Needham and his
ATC SCM 25s. Below are Mark's speakers displayed at Trans Audio Booth #526 during Summer NAMM in June 23-25 in Nashville. Notice some of the amazing artists who have autographed the speakers that Mark used to mix the fabulous songs on our playlists. 

ATCs
are also choice of many other recording and mix engineers like 
Steven Kempster, who has recently taken his prodigious talents to the world of high-end audio for gaming. Also included in the illustrious group of users are classical recording engineer Michael Bishop, TV movie composer Devin Powers, and the likes of Joe Satrianti and John Cuniberti.  
 
For more information on  ATCs contact  Brad Lunde at www.transaudiogroup.com  or call  702-365-5155.    
 
Trans Audio Group at 2016 Summer NAMM, Nashville, USA 
 
Alex Jacobsen of Auratone Auratone 5C Sound Cubes 
The TEC-nominated Auratone Super Sound Cube reference monitor is a legend in the recording, broadcasting, and motion picture industries for its unfailing ability to represent mixes as they will so often appear in the "real world" - on small-format, zero-crossover loudspeakers.     
 
 
For more information on Aurotones visit  www.transaudiogroup.com  or call  Brad Lunde at 702-365-5155.   
  

Bettermaker, the Poland-based maker of high-end analog equalizers with plug-in control and recall, earned two nominations: one for the Bettermaker EQ502P 500 series module and one for the Bettermaker EQ232P MKII rack-mount.


Drawmer's 1978 Tone Shaping Compressor, which incorporates different analog character circuitry and variable saturation, and Tube-Tech HLT 2A, which pairs high and low shelving with an innovative "tilt" midrange filter, earned nominations as well. Finally, ATC earned a nomination for the ATC SCM45A, three-way compact near-field monitor with unparalleled midrange fidelity. The winners will be determined by online voting via Mix, Pro Sound News, Pro Audio Review, and Electronic Musician and via professional audio and sound production organizations. 


"All of these nominations go to inventor-owned companies, the kind of companies where innovation is king. We're proud to have these exciting new products recognized with TEC Award nominations," said Brad Lunde, founder and president of TransAudio Group. It's easy to imagine that there's nothing new under the sun in the world of pro audio, or that anything new is a gimmick, but that's simply not the case. The sound quality of Bettermaker's equalizers would have earned TEC nominations by itself, but the fact that their fully-analog circuitry can be recalled and automated via a plug-in interface has obvious advantages in a modern workflow. The Drawmer 1978 and the Tube-Tech HLT 2A prove that traditional compressor and equalizer topologies are not the only way to inspire fantastic mixes. Taking a different tack, ATC's SCM45A gives engineers a beefier three-way ATC nearfield with fidelity that ensures mixes will translate outside of the studio. Obviously, we encourage folks to cast their votes for these innovative tools!" adds Lunde.
  
For more information on Auratones, Bettermaker EQ232P MKII, Drawmer's 1978 Tone Shaping Compressor,Tube-Tech HLT 2A and  ATC SCM45A For the latest info on Tube-Tech contact  Brad Lunde at www.transaudiogroup.com  or call  702-365-5155.


Trans Audio Group  
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l-r: Richard, Todd, Janis and Brad at Trans Audio Group    
 
 
For the latest info contact   
Brad Lunde at  702-365-5155 [email protected]
www.transaudiogroup.com  
TransAudio Group, founded by industry  veteran Brad Lunde, has quickly become the premier US importer/distributor and/or US sales and marketing representative for high-end audio. Success hinges on TransAudio providing dealers and end users with a higher standard of product expertise and support far beyond the norm. TAG product line includes A-Designs (USA), ATC Loudspeakers (UK),
Questions- pricing, availability and dealer locations please email [email protected]
   

 
   
July 28-July 31, 2016 � Grant Park, Chicago 

Bands announced for Chicago to-date: Radio Head, Red Hot Chillie Peppers, Snails, Lettuce, Zhu and more...here

September 29 - October 2 The AES returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center this Fall for the largest pro audio event of the year.

To reserve your follow the link below to book your booth or contact Graham Kirk at [email protected] to discuss package options including sponsorships, and special event session participation visit AES   
 

 
studioexpresso and Trans Audio Presented Production Panelists at 2015 Hot Zone at NAMM 
l-r: Claris Sayadian-Dodge,
Cheche Alara (Latin Grammy Awards,The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Bonnie Hunt Show) 14x Grammy-winning Rafa Sardina (Lady Gaga, Placido Domingo, Calle13), Ellis Hall  "The Ambassador of Soul" (Ray Charles, Boston Pops, Tower of Power) and  Grammy-winning Brent Fischer (Usher, Clare Fischer Big Band, Elvis Costello & The Roots).   
Alex Acuna (Randy Newman, LA Phil).
23x Grammy-winning Dr Al Schmitt (Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, Jefferson Airplane)
 Kenny Aronoff (The Smashing Pumpkins,  Bob Dylan, Uncommon Studios ).

 
    


 


A New Empire For Marc Anthony
Like Jay Z before him, Marc Anthony is transitioning from musician to mogul. The 20-employee Magnus Media is a diversified entertainment company leveraging the power of top Latino content creators in the U.S. and worldwide. Magnus' endeavors include artist management, music publishing, digital content creation, film and TV, a music label and "an entertainment-centric" marketing practice.  Anthony's dream team include: Business partner, CEO Michel Vega (former agent and onetime head of Latin music at William Morris); Anthony's brother, Bigram Zayas (co-founder of Loop Labs, an online tool for music collaboration); Anthony's nephew, a producer and DJ who makes music under the name Develop. 
Speaking of development, meet 18-year-old bilingual singer-songwriter Matt Hunter, the new kid on the block from Mangus.  Hunter sort of follow Justin Bieber's guerrilla-style career. He's been posting videos on YouTube and building million + grass-roots following.  


Magnus has signed sponsorship and co-management deals with a burgeoning roster of talent, including Spanish superstar Alejandro Sanz, the Cuban reggaeton duo Gente de Zona and Venezuelan pop act Chino & Nacho. The company also has a division for sports representation.
Magnus boasts more than 60 baseball players, headlined by stars like Aroldis Chapman and Jorge Soler.
 
   
 

2016 Recording Industry Golf Tournament™ Ends On A High Note 
  
Tony Palmero of Papa Roach (left) and and producer Brian Malouf (R) stop by
hole 7 where studio designer Jay Kaufman and studioexpresso's Claris Sayadian Dodge
served ice mocha and other tasty beverages and prizes!
 
 
Recording Industry Golf (RIGT) held on June 20 at MountainGate Country Club brought together industry golfers and non-golfers alike for a healthy dose of R&R on what appeared to be the hottest day of the year! 
Organized by Karen Dunn of KMD Productions, the event supports the music program at A Place Called Home. Recording veterans Ed Cherney and  Al Schmitt returned as Honorary Co-Chairs for the afternoon's festivities, including 
reception and awards dinner.
 studioexpresso's Claris Sayadian-Dodge and award-winning Kaufman and Associates' Jay Kaufman served thirsty players plenty of refreshments at hole 7. 
"Always happy to support a good cause, it's our 5th year as sponsor. It's a happy
Monday, hanging with music community," says Dodge.  The label executive and producer/mixer Brian Malouf (Dave Mathews Band, Gomez, Switchfoot,
Everclear) took home an espresso machine, courtesy of studioexpresso. 
Enjoy! 
  
 
A Revolution in Music Listening 
Choosing High RES
 
High Res Symposium at Capitol Studio A, June 1, 2016              Photos: studioexpresso  
 
Capitol Studios hosted a symposium on Hi-Res audio on June 1.  
Efforts are being made to enable music enthusiasts to experience recordings the way the artist intended.  The press-only event was sponsored by the Recording Academy's Producers & Engineers Wing, Universal Music Group and Sony Electronics.    Mainstream download sites are taking notice of high-resolution audio's growth, and that's music to the ears of audiophiles and manufacturers alike. The growth of high-end headphones for mobile use will encourage high-res music listening on mobile devices because they let consumers hear the difference!

The Magic Bus parked outside Capitol Studios with a Sony Rep inside Capitol Studio A  
during High Res Symposium, June 1, 2016  
 

Sony electronics displayed its various consumer toys for High Res - speakers for home theater to headphones and smart phones -  
in the main room of Capitol studio A where a
panel of audio professionals praised the format. 
Nate Albert, Capitol's VP of A&R, talked about how big labels are happy to get behind this initiative which will expose consumers to the benefits of Hi-Res sound. "I share artists' goal to deliver authenticity in music," said Albert. 
Look for high res releases from Beck and Ryan Adams.
Jim Belcher, technology and production VP at Universal Music Group, agreed that high-resolution audio chips in smartphones will help improve the listening experience. He also noted how this along with ancillary album information will add to the consumer experience. Currently  HD Tracks, Blue Coast Audio, and Pono are among sites that offer quality content.   
P&E Wing's Maureen Droney honored Capitol Studios & Mastering with a Certificate of Appreciation. Studio manager Paula Salvatore and Arthur (Art) Kelm, Vice President, technology, general manager, accepted the document.  
Inside the control room, engineer Steve Genewick let us compare
sounds of Vinyl, complete with hiss and pops, to two-dimentional CD, MP3s and finally High-Res in phat spacious 96kHz or 192kHz at 24-bit. The Beach Boys and Sinatra sounding like the day they were recorded. Ah!!!   
 
Then it was time for us to step outside and get into The "Magic Bus," Jon Whitledge's lifetime masterpiece!   Whitledge Designs combines modern day scientific and engineering techniques with "old world" craftsmanship and critical listening skills to turn your dreams into reality. 
Also known as "The world's best car stereo" by Robert Harley of The Absolute Sound (Dec '08 & Sept '11), the Magic Bus' 4,620 W, 3,100lb audio system, with 54 acoustical treatments, took over 6-1/2 years to design, build, and tune.  It features statement-level products from Dynaudio, Cascade Audio Engineering, Kimber Kable, WBT, and Genesis Car Audio Amplifiers.  Finally, the Magic Bus is the only audio system in the world with more than 200 autographs of famous musicians!  
    

RIP Vincent Amaury van Haaff
1952-2016


Principal of Waterland, Vincent Amaury van Haaff dedicated his life to design. He spent a large portion of his time in Los Angeles building recording studios for customers in LA, Tokyo, Milan, New York, and Sydney.  Vincent's philosophy is best summarized on his website: 
"It is our opinion that sound and the acoustics of music have left an incisive mark on the history of architecture and habitable space engineering.
On the journey from the medieval cathedral to the modern-day music  recording studio, millions have 
perceived the art of sound reproduction through a constantly evolving process of replication. Through this process, music has become a universal language and a vanguard of the impact that sound reproduction will have on the future of mankind."  
 
Van Haaff's mark (design) remains on many legendary studios in Los Angeles like The Village, A&M, Sony Music Studios (Santa Monica and NY), Conway and Capitol. 
A touching memorial celebration was held in Vincent's honor at Village Studios earlier this month attended by his family and friends. An emotional slide with photos and original music was offered by his friend, CJ Vanston.
David Goggin added his tribute with a bronzed wire sculpture of Vincent (left). 
In the end, it's the experiences that we share that resonate with people and what's left behind is one's oeuvre
Social networks lit up with sentiments for Vincent this month.  "
You are kind, funny, considerate, opinionated, unique, and had more heart to spare than anyone I've met....Love you Vincent!!" wrote Rafa Sardina
 
Zenon Schoepe
-  April 10, 2016
 
"In a year where we seem to be losing all the greats," said a PSN Europe post about the late executive editor of Resolution Magazine (born of the closing of Studio Sound in late 2001) Zenon Schoepe who is survived by his wife, Susan Schoepe, daughter Olympia, son Florian, father Bogdan and sister Bozena. "If Zen were here to speak, it is very likely that he would tell you all how much you have enriched his life, inspired him to achieve at a high level, and that Resolution is just a reflection of the innovation and greatness that comes from you all," said his wife, Susan.  "He was generous with news from my clients. We had a nice exchange when I pitched and secured cover stories for Rafa Sardina and Ken Allardyce. Thank you Zenon. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Long live Resolution."  Let's support editor, Nigel Jopson +44 (0)7985 154548 and keep his legacy alive.
 



Independence Day of the United States, also referred to as the Fourth of July is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Today, we celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, parades, banquets, and barbeques. As we meet challenges of our day, let's remember that the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence have inspired people around the world. Enjoy America The Beautiful arrangement by the late Clare Fischer on the magnificent IV/189 Skinner-plus at the world's 6th-largest Washington cathedral


    
Until next month... we are the independent!
Safe and Happy 4th of July!
 
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Sheila E Tribute to Prince at BET 2016  
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Artists gathered at 16th Annual BET Awards to celebrate the rich legacy of Prince's remarkable genius on June 26 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Tributes included by Stevie Wonder and Tori Kelly, Janelle Monae, Jennifer Hudson.  
The Roots and Erykah Badu kicked off the show in a bubble bath, with funky Sign O' the Times gem "The Ballad of Dorothy Parke."


Shelia E. offered a 8-minute medley of Prince songs in a closing tribute to Prince's legacy with an incredible display of musicianship.  She was accompanied by Jerome Benton of the Time an
Prince's former wife, Mayte Garcia.   
    




  
 
 

 

 

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For his debut album, Smith went in the studio to work with hitmakers David Foster and Stephan Moccio and Rafa Sardina.

 
 
ATC SCM45A 3-way compact near-field monitor  

 "ATC founder, Billy Woodman, and his team of R&D engineers never tire in the pursuit of perfection, and our request for a smaller monitor has led them to develop the SCM20PSL Pro MkII, based around the ATC 6.5-inch "Super Linear" LF driver with integrated midrange, utilizing the same ATC developed SL technology used in our larger nine-, twelve- and fifteen-inch based monitors," says Brad Lunde of www.transaudiogroup.com 
 
 
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A Designs HAMMER 2, an easy-to-use amplifier for both main mixing and tracking.
Bettermaker's Award-Winning 502V 500 Series boutique analog compressor
Daking's Famous Line of Compressors and Mic Pre's

Drawmer's MC1.1
Monitor Preamp and the new 1978 Stereo FET Compressor.
And the Auratone Reference Monitors ever present at every studio! 





Ashleigh Smith
 Sunkissed
Concord Jazz
 Aug. 19th, 2016


Sultry, soulful, and sincere are what audiences have said of vocalist Ashleigh Smith.  
The 27-year-old Dallas-based winner of the 2014 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocals Competition will be releasing her debut on Concord Jazz on August 19.

She co-wrote five of the disc's ten  compositions. Like the musicians accompanying her, most of Smith's writing partners - electric bassist Nigel Rivers and guitarist Joel Cross - were fellow classmates of hers from the University of North Texas, where she studied jazz. 

Sunkissed opens with a Wonder-esque
Best Friends, harmonica solos spotlighted with her crystal clear voice gliding over the tracks effortlessly that remain constant throughout the entire album.  
Smith offers a beautiful and refreshing cover of of Hall & Oates-Sara Smile
Sunkissed concludes with A cappella
drenched
Pure
Imagination featuring Smith's harmonizing with her layers of vocal overdubs. This album will make you asking to hear more from Ashleigh Smith



 


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Those who play a Hammond share a fellowship that unites them. From the legendary Superstars to the most casual hobbyist, the Hammond Family is all-inclusive.
Hammond introduced the original XK-5 this month at Summer NAMM.
HAMMOND's new flagship portable organ is a ground-up new design that draws on original blueprints of the classic HAMMOND B-3 organ to capture its sound and feel with unmatched accuracy and soul. Its patent-pending technologies include an all-new sound engine that combines modeling and sampling to reproduce every nuance of the electro-mechanical tone wheel generator plus a custom keyboard action that duplicates the heft, bounce, key travel, and multi-contact behavior of classic HAMMOND console organs. Further features include four full sets of drawbars plus pedal drawbars, a controls layout identical to a B-3, our latest-generation and ultra-realistic Digital Leslie effect, and the ability to duplicate individual organs down to the model, year, condition, and serial number, with downloadable tone wheel profiles upcoming from famous HAMMOND organists.
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 Teens Stay Above the Influence  (ATI)
Through the Power of Music
 
Sirah had been on her own since the age of 15, had lived in garages and Los Angeles's Union Station, and had used "anything and everything" before getting sober. Although she had a few years of recovery under her belt, she was struggling to make a living in the music industry. Finally, Sirah reached the end of her rope: She was sick, unable to pay her rent or fix a broken refrigerator, and she was losing friends to addiction. That's when MusiCares "basically saved my life," she says.

This month marks the launch of the seventh annual GRAMMY Foundation� and MusiCares� Teens Make Music Contest, in conjunction with the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids as part of its "Above the Influence" campaign. The contest asks young musicians, ages 14-18, to compose or create an original song and/or music video that celebrates life above the influence or brings attention to the real-life consequences of substance abuse. "the Teens Make Music Contest serves as a great vehicle for these young musicians to highlight why they choose to live their lives in a healthy and positive way," said Marcia Lee Taylor, President and CEO of the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids.  The first-place winner will receive two tickets to the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards�, two tickets to the GRAMMY Celebration�, The Recording Academy's official after-party, a cash award of $500 provided by Visions Adolescent Treatment Center, and the opportunity to perform a set at the Acoustic Tent on the 2017 Vans Warped Tour in the city closest to their hometown.


 Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS

CBS' Leslie Moonves and Neil Portnow sign new GRAMMYY agreement Tuesday, June 14, in Studio City, Calif. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS
The Landmark Deal Keeps The GRAMMY Awards� On CBS For 54 Years,
A New Record For The Longest Continuous Partnership Between An Awards Show And Broadcaster In Television History. The 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards�" To Be Broadcast Live on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017

The Recording Academy� Dates Announced For The 59th Annual Grammy Awards Process

Eligibility Period: Oct. 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2016
Nominations Date: Dec. 6, 2016
Awards Date: Feb. 12, 2017
*Visit grammy101.com for a complete timeline of awards eligibility and voting dates.



RIP Bernie Worrell
4.19.1944 - 6.24.2016

Dr Bernie Worrell, keyboardist for Parliament/Funkadelic and Talking Heads and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, passed away Friday following a battle with cancer. He was 72.  Dubbed the "Wizard of Woo," Worrell is credited with giving the funk outfit their futuristic sound. On Worrell's official site he says: "So, if I'm playing a horn arrangement on keyboard, or strings, it sounds like strings or horns, 'cause I know how to phrase it, how a string phrases, different attacks from the aperture for horns, trumpets, sax or trombones."
     
 
Calum Scott Signed to Capitol

Capitol Records has signed breakout U.K. artist Calum Scott. This month, the label releases his first single, a poignant version of Robyn's "Dancing On My Own."
Track Has Topped Spotify Viral Charts In More Than Six Countries and ranked In Top 10 In Over 20 Countries. Video Exceed 23 Million.
Shortly after Scott self-released "Dancing On My Own" in March 2016, the song went viral in over 34 countries on Spotify, peaking at No. 2 on the Global Viral 50. The single charted at No. 1 in more than six countries, including the U.S., and ranked in the Top 10 in over 20 countries on Spotify.  
"When I recorded 'Dancing On My Own' in my bedroom, I never thought for a second that it would reach as far as it has and bring this level of support from literally all over the globe," says Calum Scott. 
Scott is busy working on his first album and  performed his first headlining show at London's Tabernacle in Notting Hill to a sold out crowd.  Scott recently debuted several of his original songs at Hotel Caf� in Los Angeles.  Born in the port city of Hull in Northern England, Scott was a finalist on the 2015 season of "Britain's Got Talent."

 
Gaga Lama
A Call for Kindness


A video of the 19-minute encounter - in which Laday Gaga and the Dali Lama pondered issues such as meditation, mental health and how to detoxify humanity - was posted on the singer's Facebook account.
The meeting sparked an angry reaction from Beijing, which has attacked the spiritual leader as a "wolf in monk's robes".
The Dalai Lama, who fled into exile in March 1959, insists he is merely seeking greater autonomy from Chinese rule for Tibetans.
In a 20-minute Q&A, Gaga asked His Holiness a series of questions chosen from social media about how to deal with injustices in the world 
 


Prince's famous "Yellow Cloud" guitar sold
at an auction for $137,500 this weekend.
The bright, uniquely shaped guitar was custom-made with gold tuning keys, tremolo and knobs, and was used by the late musician in the early 1990s.
The highest bidder was Jim Irsay, better known as the owner of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.



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