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Ukraine

The heat is on in Kyiv for second Eurovision semi-finals

The last ten places are up for grabs, meaning eight countries will go home empty handed.

11/05/2017

World News

Eurovision: what is it all about?

Love it or loathe it, it's that time of year again – the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 is set to take place this Saturday in Kyiv, Ukraine.

09/05/2017

Sweden

Sweden: revellers have a spring in their step on Walpurgis Night

Every April 30, thousands of people gather in parks and other open spaces across Sweden to celebrate Walpurgis Night, or Valborg, the day that marks official arrival of…

01/05/2017

USA

Quantities of prescription drugs found at home of Prince after his death, court documents reveal

Opioid painkillers were found in the late pop star Prince’s home after his sudden death last year, unsealed court documents have revealed.

18/04/2017

USA

Farewell to rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry

Family and friends gathered at the Pageant Theater in St.

10/04/2017

USA

A final goodbye to Chuck Berry

Family and friends of revolutionary rock and roll star Chuck Berry are preparing to say a final goodbye.

08/04/2017

USA

After decades of secrecy, Barry Manilow speaks openly about his sexuality

American singer-songwriter Barry Manilow revealed this week he hid the fact he was gay because he feared the news would disappoint his fans.

06/04/2017

Sweden

Dylan finally accepts Nobel Prize

Legendary folk-songwriter Bob Dylan has finally accepted his Nobel Prize at a private event in Stockholm

01/04/2017

Estonia

Estonia's Tallinn Music Week helps reshape the industry

Tallinn Music Week involves more than just a diversity of musical performances by hundreds of artists from 33 different countries. This year its helping to shape the future of the music industry in Eur

31/03/2017

USA

Chuck Berry duck walks to the 'Promised Land' aged 90

Chuck Berry dies aged 90

18/03/2017

India

Mumbai commuters get their groove on with impromptu jamming session

This is the moment commuters in India struck up an impromptu rhythm using only the sides of a train carriage.

14/03/2017

USA

Music world mourns death of Sister Sledge singer Joni Sledge

Joni Sledge, one of the members of the group Sister Sledge, has died at the age of 60.

12/03/2017

Cult

Robbie Williams releases new video 'Mixed Signals'

Robbie Williams has released his latest video ‘Mixed Signals’.

05/03/2017

Cult

A new spin on the music of Zoltán Kodály

The world of funk and jazz – with a twist.

01/03/2017

Cult

Bowie storms 2017 Brits but newer names make their mark

The Brits have once again scattered their pixie dust over the big names of the British music industry at the 2017 awards, where David Bowie took the top honours.

23/02/2017

United Kingdom

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters considers performing "The Wall" on US-Mexico border

Roger Waters, the co-founder of musical rock n' roll group Pink Floyd, said the group's cult album is more relevant now than ever before

16/02/2017

Sci-Tech

Play virtual drums with Freedrum

Philip Robertson is a keen drummer and like any musician knows the importance of practice.

15/02/2017

Cult

Nicky Jam scores number one hit with album Fenix

Nick Rivera Caminero or Nicky Jam as he is known by fans the world over has just scored his first No.

14/02/2017

USA

Adele edges out Beyoncé for top Grammy accolades

Adele managed to edge out Beyoncé at Sunday’s Grammy awards, claiming the accolades for album, song and record of the year in Los Angeles.

13/02/2017

USA

Jazz legend Al Jarreau dies at 76

Celebrated US jazz singer Al Jarreau has died at the age of 76.

12/02/2017