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Singer Asees Kaur Drops Her Debut EP 'Broken' With Composer Goldie Sohel
(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) Singer Asees Kaur has treated the music lovers with her debut EP - "Broken". The EP has been made in collaboration with composer Goldie Sohel, who also happens to be Asees' husband. Goldie is known for his...

Music in Zim: Evolution, controversy and global recognition
ZIMDANCEHALL, once a dominant force in Zimbabwe's music scene, is now facing questions about its relevance. ZIMDANCEHALL, once a dominant force in Zimbabwe's music scene, is now facing questions about its relevance.Despite its past popularity,...

Italian Musicians Relive Pandit Ravi Shankar's Masterpiece In Kochi
(MENAFN- IANS) Kochi, July 19 (IANS) Half a century after music maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar composed the iconic L'Aube enchantee ('The Enchanted Dawn') as a two-instrument score in Raaga Todi, Tommaso Benciolini and Lorenzo Bernardi, two young...

30-concert music fest is coming to AZ. Here's the lineup
Arizona Musicfest's 35th anniversary season will feature Laura Benanti, Garrison Keillor, Samara Joy and more. The season runs from late October 2025 through April 2026 and includes a production of "Ragtime." Most concerts take place at Highlands...

Bangalore Students Gain Entry Into Global Music School Led by Maestro Shekhar Ravjiani
Bengaluru: In a celebration of talent and mentorship, four exceptional students from OWIS Sarjapur and GIIS Whitefield have been selected to join the prestigious Global Schools Sheykhar Ravjiani School of Music (GSSRSOM). The selection was a part...

'80s Musicians Who Were Really Weird People
Some famous musicians are what we might politely call "mercurial," and what we might more bluntly call "weird." There are probably several reasons for this; perhaps it's the worldwide fame and adoration. Maybe their creative muses are also a...

The Seldom Heard Band to take stage at AMP tonight
WILLIMANTIC — The Seldom Heard Band, composed of four local musicians, will take the stage at the AMP in Willimantic on Saturday. The acoustic band, featuring guitar, bass, mandolin and fiddle, with a repertoire ranging from folk, pop and light...

Hozier’s ex-girlfriend's history: Inside the Irish musician's love life
A look at Hozier’s ex-girlfriend's history reveals that the artist rarely shares details about his personal life. While he continues to explore new relationships, balancing his career with personal relationships has proven challenging. He once...

ENHYPEN's Jay collaborates with singer-songwriter MAX on a new track
ENHYPEN member Jay has teamed up with American singer-songwriter MAX for a new song. On July 18, MAX released his latest track “Love Insane” on music platforms worldwide, featuring Jay. The two artists added intensity to the song with their...

National Shrine’s Organ Recital Series Showcases World-Class Musicians
For more than 40 years, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., has welcomed visitors to its annual summer organ recital series, providing a unique opportunity to experience the grandeur of sacred...

Coldplay Celebrates Life of Dick Van Dyke in New Music Video Ahead of Actor’s 99th Birthday
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Coldplay Celebrates Life of Dick Van Dyke in New Music Video Ahead of Actor’s 99th Birthday The ‘Mary Poppins’ star turns 99 on Dec. 13. Coldplay is honoring the remarkable life and career...

Grammy-nominated singer Robbie Pardlo dies aged 46
Robbie Pardlo (pictured, right) was a member of the R&B trio City High (Getty Images) The Grammy-nominated singer Robbie Pardlo has died at the age of 46. A representative has confirmed that the musician, who was lead singer of the R&B group City...

Latest Ukrainian Music Releases: New Albums & Singles This Week
Every Friday, the “Artилерія” project presents a selection of the best Ukrainian music releases of the week. This time, we have a new album from Leia, fresh hip-hop hyperpop from Kissesfromeldar, a touching video by Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, as well...

A Popular Nigerian Music Distributor Promised Me Royalties, Then Ghosted Me
When you’re an independent musician in Nigeria, every move can feel like a gamble; whether it’s signing a record deal, collaborating with a big-name producer, or partnering with a popular music distribution company to get your songs on streaming...

I’m Rihanna’s favourite artiste – Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, has said she made a great choice with Rihanna as her musical idol. In a recent chat with ETalk TV, Starr described Rihanna as “an amazing person and somebody to look up to.” She recalled meeting Rihanna for the first...

City piano festival to welcome world's best performer this summer
The Oxford Piano Festival is running from July 26 to August 3. The festival brings together some of the world’s leading pianists for a rich programme of masterclasses and evening concerts. Highlights include return appearances by acclaimed artists...

Ayra Starr Reveals Rihanna Is a Fan of Her Music: “I’m My Favourite Artist’s Favourite Artist”
Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has opened up about a heartwarming encounter with her musical idol, Rihanna, describing it as a surreal moment that reaffirmed her choice of role model. In an interview with ETalk TV, the “Rush” singer spoke fondly...

Why I'm ditching Spotify for physical music formats in 2025 - and going back to the basics
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. I might have all the music in the world at my fingertips - but do I need it all at...

After ditching Spotify for a week, I now understand why readers love YouTube Music
Andy Walker / Android Authority A few weeks ago, I ran an Open Thread asking readers why they prefer using YouTube Music over many available alternatives, including my service of choice, Spotify. It would be an understatement to say that it...

Billy Joel drops bombshell classical music confession to Bill Maher
Billy Joel, the legendary “Piano Man” behind decades of pop hits, made a bold confession to Bill Maher. Maher took his podcast Club Random to Boca Raton, Florida, where he talked with famous musician and piano player Joel at his residence, sitting...