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Meika Yates Hines
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Musical Potpourri
There’s nothing quite like a refreshing Celtic tune – where harp, bodhran, whistle and Irish flute mix and mingle with banjo, fiddle, mandolin and guitar....
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A Punk Pioneer
He’s been called one of the definitive pioneers of the pop punk world, and as a member of legendary punk bands Descendents and ALL, Stephen...
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House of Cast
Although it seems as if the mainstream’s fixation on vampires has exploded to epic proportions in recent years, the forbidden allure of the undead has...
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Breaking Free
Some artists have their niches nailed down from the get-go. Then there are others – no less confident in their styles – that are hard-wired...
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Maximum Exposure
“We are in a position to shine the spotlight on all of the exciting things currently going on here to a worldwide audience.”Every year in...
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Parent Tested, Kid Approved
Musician Brendan Parker churns out tunes for children on his latest album.
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Nancy Randolph Davis, 1926 – 2015
This story was originally published in the May 2010 issue of Oklahoma Magazine. Tireless, life-long contributions to education and society and a commitment to equality...