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musical

[myoo-zi-kuhl] / ˈmju zɪ kəl /


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Published in 1977, this Colombian cult classic novel about a young woman in Cali who becomes obsessed with salsa is a thrilling portrait of a city’s musical obsession.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

Then there are Silents Synced events, which tour the world and bridge the classics to modern musical acts.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

"What an extraordinary contribution she made to the cultural and musical life of our city, this island and far beyond over many decades,"he said.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Greece is well acquainted with the trend, after hit musical "Mamma Mia", filmed on the island of Skopelos, triggered a jump in American visitors.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Only in this larger context can the child focus on developing their musical ability.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

Backed by Arthur Freed, the legendary producer of MGM musicals, “Invitation” remains an audacious extravaganza and an underappreciated achievement in cine-dance.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

She starred in films alongside Alec Guinness, Fred Astaire and Peter O'Toole and appeared in musicals in New York and London.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Davies, who made the Strictly Come Dancing final last year, has had other roles in musicals, including Pretty Woman and 9 to 5.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

She attended Brandeis University, where she majored in political science and performed in musicals and cabaret.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

In Handel’s London, the vogue for adult soloist castrati was short-lived, and Italian-style opera itself soon came up against stiff competition in the shape of what we would today call jukebox musicals.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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