First. (AP) Moscow-Lyudmila Gurchenko, a popular Russian movie actress since the mid-150s, has died at age 75. She was an outstanding singer, actress, writer and elegant woman. to the left her portrait and the video with her singing.
President Dmitry Medvedev said: “Gurchenko’s passing was an irreplaceable loss for the national culture” and characterized her as “truly a people’s actress”.
Watch video:“Please, don’t die”…
Second. Moscow. Popular rock musician, composer and singer Alexander Barykin died, aged 59. The death was caused by an extensive heart attack which happened during a concert in Orenburg.
Watch video:Alexander Barykin about the Ensemble “Carnival”
Alexander Barykin was born on February 18, 1952 in Beryozovo Village of the Tyumen Region. He became a professional musician in 1973. Apart from ensembles Vesyolye Rebyata and Carnival he was a member of music bands Moskvichi and Zhemchug. He gained popularity mainly with his hits Bouquet, Programma peredach na zavtra and Ostrov. He collaborated with singers Alla Pugacheva, Vladimir Kuzmin, Igor Nikolaev and composer david Tukhmanov.
Watch video:“Bucket”
Third. Calgary. Scarboro United Church. On Wednesday, March 30, 2011 There was a concert of “Music from Arizona”, CC::DUO Ian Smith, Saxophones, and Mauricio Arias, Piano. Sonata #4 in f-sharp minor was played brilliantly by the pianist. Sonata for alto saxophone and piano by Edison Denisov received great bravo from the audience.
Fourth. Globe and Mail,Thursday, March 31, 2011. Shad won a Juno this week for the best rap recording of the year for TSOL, his third album.”I like to get away to Kitsiliano Beach and Trout Lake to relax.
Fifth. Globe and Mail, Thursday, march 31, 2011. Trafalgar Tours has introduced a kids-fly-free offer on European tours this year. For each adult paying full airfare, one child aged 5 to 12 can fly free( children 13-17 pay $299) on a choice of six family tours. The offer is valid for bookings made by may 31 for 2011 travel, and taxes, fees and surcharges are additional.
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