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This rapper’s sign language interpreter KILLS it with her mad skillz.

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Galloway Gelego, Sign Language, Twista

Ever been to a concert with a sign language interpreter helping hearing-impaired people get deeper into the music? They’re especially

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Palaye Royale, Music: Not Impossible team up for accessible show

November 4, 2018November 3, 2018 Amber Healy 0 Comments ASL, Eminem, Lamb of God, Music: Not Impossible, Palaye Royale, Pearl Jam, Sign Language

How can concerts be made more accessible for hearing-impaired fans? To make a recent Las Vegas show more all-encompassing and

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Can you perform Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” in sign language? Yes. Yes, you can.

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Andy Dexterity, Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen, Sign Language, TED

While the lyrics to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” are generally inscrutable, they can still be translated into American sign language for

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Random music news for Wednesday, July 18, 2018

July 18, 2018July 17, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Accordion, Bad Religion, Donald Trump, Foo Fighters, Hi-Res Audio, High-Res Audio, Instagram, John Travolta, Katy Perry, Napster, Podcast, Qobuz, Sign Language, Slayer, Sting, Xao

I really should pay more attention to what’s happening in our country rather than watching the next installment of the

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Random Music News for Saturday, November 25, 2017

November 25, 2017November 24, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beatles, David Cassidy, Eurovision, Google, Indie Music, John Lydon, Johnny Cash, Liam Gallagher, Neil Young, Noel Gallagher, Rolling Tone, Scalpers, Sign Language, Tommy Keene

I heard a great line from Mitch Hedberg the other day: “I do not feel compelled to listen to the

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Future Islands’ New Video Has Been Released in American Sign Language

March 25, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Future Islands, Sign Language

There’s something weirdly hypnotic about Baltimore’s Future Islands. Is it Samuel Herring’s vocal style? Gerrit Welmers keyboard programming? Whatever the

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A Sign Language Version of Adele’s “Hello?” Sure.

November 5, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Adele, Cover Version, Hello, Meme, Sign Language

Another day, another riff on the biggest-selling and most successful single of 2015. This time, it’s a sign language version

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Sign Language “Lose Yourself” – Oh Yes!!

May 29, 2015 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments Eminem, Lose Yourself, Sign Language

If this doesn’t get you going, nothing will!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnAofkVHZOQ

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When the Guy Sign-Languaging Your Lyrics Is More Entertaining Than You, This Can Happen

March 18, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Eurovision, Magnus Carlsson, Sign Language, Tommy Krångh

Magnus Carlsson was emoting his heart out during the Eurovision competition. To help him out, sign language artist Tommy Krångh interpreted

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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