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opium
opium substance derived by collecting and drying the milky juice in the unripe seed pods of the opium poppy , Papaver somniferum. Opium varies in color from yellow to dark brown and has a characteristic odor and a bitter taste. Its chief active principle is the alkaloid morphine , a narcotic .... Read more |
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Jim Lauderdale
Jim LauderdaleSinger, songwriter Jim Lauderdale has made a name for himself as one of Nashville's leading singer-songwriters. In addition to cutting his own critically acclaimed albums, he has written songs for such established stars as George Strait, Vince Gill, Kathy Mattea, and Kelly Willis,... Read more |
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Western drama
Western drama plays produced in the Western world. This article discusses the development of Western drama in general; for further information see the various national literature articles. Greek Drama The Western dramatic tradition has its origins in ancient Greece. The precise evolution of its... Read more |
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Coldplay
Coldplay Rock group From the time of British-bred sensation Coldplay's first major-label release in the summer of 2000, music journalists have written that the band doesn't quite fit in with the current popular-music landscape. Their soulful, haunting, intelligent songs have... Read more |
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Johnny Adams
Johnny Adams Singer For the Record… Selected discography Sources After Johnny Adams had his first local hit in 1959, he remained a fixture of music in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the rest of his life. With an expressive voice and a range that included the beautiful falsetto that led a local... Read more |
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Medal of Honor
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Liz Phair
Liz Phair Singer, songwriter, guitarist Liz Phair's recording debut, 1993's Exile in Guyville, landed her a spot in the annals of alternative-music history—the album became her label's best-selling release at 200,000 copies and was extolled by critics for the novice songwriter's refreshing,... Read more |
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Inner Circle
Inner Circle Reggae band Lead Singer’s Death Halted Success Television Show... Read more |
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Alan Marks
Marks, Alan 1957–PersonalBorn October 19, 1957, in London, England; married Jenny Walker (a psychologist); children: Charlotte, Elisabeth. Education: Attended Medway College of Design, 1976-77; Bath Academy of Art, B.A. (first-class honors), 1980.AddressesHome—Canterbury, Kent, England.... Read more |
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Luciano
Luciano Singer, songwriter For the Record… Selected discography Sources A devout Rastafarian, Jamaican-born reggae singer Luciano incorporates his spiritual and social beliefs into his music, leading Billboard writer Elena Oumano to describe his song “... Read more |
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