The bands this year include the Decemberists and the Killers, as well as new acts like the Virgins and White Lies.

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During World War Two, Dave Brubeck,who is white, formed one of the first racially mixed bands in the Army.

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This will be followed by the inaugural parade with marching bands and floats along Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.

VOA: special.2009.01.19

The Mills were one of the early bands of brothers to become a big hit in the music industry.

VOA: special.2009.06.19

Every year thousands of bands and fans travel to the southern state of Louisiana for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

VOA: special.2009.05.01

Or he missed them. He had decided he did not like the music of the big bands.

VOA: special.2009.05.03

Guitarist Jason Mozersky worked part-time driving bands back and forth to a performance center in Texas.

VOA: special.2009.05.08

Many other bands and artists later recorded this song, including the British rock band,the Who.

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The Hollies were part of the first wave of what was called "the British Invasion" of bands in the United States in the nineteen sixties.

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Lincoln's supporters organized a loud and colorful campaign, complete with marching bands and signs.

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He says his team chose well known musicians as well as newly discovered bands.

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They are wearing the same dark dresses and white bands in their hair.

VOA: special.2009.08.09

The three-day festival features music by heavy metal, alternative rock and hip-hop bands.

VOA: special.2010.08.02

He traveled as a musician with some of the earliest jazz bands.

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The battle flags were put away, and the marching bands fell silent.

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He formed his own small bands and played with other groups.

VOA: special.2009.05.03

Les Paul was soon performing in country bands in the Midwest.

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And play music from several of the city's many jazz bands.

VOA: special.2010.01.22

You can see huge helium balloons, bands and costumed marchers.

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They might also have bands or recorded music for dancing.

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You can also find drinking places that have bands.

VOA: special.2010.03.22