We celebrated Rosh Hashanah and Mexican Independence Day over the weekend, and we even offered a sneak preview of Pink�s new album, courtesy of the lady herself. What�s in store on youtube.com/music this week? Check it out.
Carly Rae Jepsen Speaks!
In �Call Me Maybe,� the diminutive Canadian singer created what will likely be the one of the viral sensations of 2012. No other song has inspired so many lip-syncs, covers and creative re-imaginings -- which is why we�re so pleased that Carly Rae took the time to share some of her favorite YouTube videos with us just as her album Kiss releases today. Wondering which �Call Me Maybe� cover she most prefers? Wonder no longer.
Brother Ali: Mourning in America and Dreaming In Color
This midwestern emcee has an interesting backstory which often overshadows his talent. So let�s just get it out of the way: yes, he�s an albino. Yes, he�s legally blind. Yes, he�s been a practicing Muslim for nearly two decades. Now, let it go. Because in his new album, released today and available on YouTube with a full video, Ali has made the album of a lifetime, a release that�s as thoughtful as it is political and as sympathetic as it is pointed. He takes on big issues, but he does it with such lyrical finesse you don�t feel assaulted (and that soul-laced production doesn�t hurt either). As an added bonus, check out Ali�s song-by-song commentary on the album -- all linked to in the video itself.
Live Music Extravaganza
The next week sees a veritable bonanza of live music happening on YouTube. Mark your calendars...it�s going to be a musical ride!
Friday, September 21: Bon Iver
Saturday, September 22: Farm Aid
Sunday, September 23: Metric
Monday, September 24: Grizzly Bear
Wednesday, September 26: Avicii
Sarah Bardeen, music community manager, recently watched �Instituto Mexicano del Sonido - Es-Toy.�
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