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What happened when Iran criminalised music?

After the Islamic Revolution, western music was banned in Iran. So how did people carry on listening to their favourite songs?

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The female rap group inspiring young women across India

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"Rapping gives me confidence. Rapping gives me a feeling of liberty and empowerment. It's my way of survival."

23/05/2022

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Fyre Festival founder released from prison early

Billy McFarland was serving a six-year sentence for two counts of wire fraud.

19/05/2022

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8 unique European music traditions that are protected by UNESCO

Italy wants opera to be protected by UNESCO, what other European musical traditions are recognised?

18/05/2022

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Spotify trialling new feature for artists' NFTs

The music-streaming giant says the option has only been made available to a "very small group of artists" and select Android users across the United States (US).

17/05/2022

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Italy seeks UNESCO heritage recognition for its world-famous opera

Espresso might have not made the cut, but the Italian opera is seeking to be recognised on UNESCO’s prestigious list of intangible global heritage.

17/05/2022

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This is Europe's other song contest, for minority languages only

They call it the “Eurovision of minority languages,” but the title would be reductive of what Liet International actually represents.

16/05/2022

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Eurovision 2022: ‘Voting irregularities’ identified in six juries

The countries which saw their jury votes removed were: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania and San Marino.

16/05/2022

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Eurovision: Ukraine's lead singer on music amid the horrors of war

Ukraine is this year's hot favourite to win this year's Eurovision song contest. We meet the man who leads the Kalush Orchestra as the final draws near.

13/05/2022

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Why you need to watch Eurovision, according to the superfans

We spoke to some of the Eurovision Song Contest's biggest fans to find out why they love it so much, and why other people should be watching the final this Saturday

13/05/2022

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Nick Cave son death: how tragedy has shaped the artist's life

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' frontman's eldest son has been confirmed dead, just seven years after the death of his son, Arthur.

10/05/2022

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Bono of U2 gives a show in the metro of Kyiv

Singer Bono and guitarist The Edge of the Irish rock band U2 performed a mini concert in a metro station in central Kyiv on Sunday.

08/05/2022

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'A big responsibility': Ukraine's Eurovision entry is favourite to win

Oleh Psiuk, frontman of Kalush Orchestra relates the inspiration behind their Eurovision entry "Stefania".

06/05/2022

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Ed Sheeran releases charity single with Ukrainian frontman

Antytlia and Ed Sheeran have released a new version of his song 2step with lead singer Topolio contributing a new verse.

04/05/2022

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Harry Styles accused of queerbaiting: but what is 'queerbaiting'?

In a recent interview, Styles has said that "it doesn't matter" what his sexuality is. This has sparked renewed queerbaiting criticism. But is that fair?

28/04/2022

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Canada joins Eurovision 2023 competition

Canada is not the first country outside of Europe to join the once specifically continental competition.

27/04/2022

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Meet the Russian musicians taking a stand against the war in Ukraine

Noise MC and his touring partner - electronic music star Monetochka - have so far raised more than €200,000 for a Polish charity helping refugees with their "Voices of Peace" concert series.

26/04/2022

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George Harrison's wife to release poems about the Beatles guitarist

Philanthropist and producer Olivia Harrison has decided to pen 20 poems about the deceased band member in a new book released later this year.

21/04/2022

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Kenyan rapper's words inspire community recycling

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"The more I did the music part, the more I figured out how to understand my emotions, understand who I am, understand my environment, be observant of my environment and be observant of the world."

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Grammys 2022: What you missed overnight

Here's what happened in Vegas while you were sleeping.

04/04/2022