Music

Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision amid Russia’s invasion
Kalush Orchestra wins the Eurovision Song Contest in a clear show of popular support for the war-ravaged nation.
Published On 15 May 2022
Rapping for the vulnerable of Singapore
Siblings Subhas and Preeti Nair are raising the voices of marginalised minorities in the Southeast Asian city-state.
Published On 14 May 2022
From: Africa Direct
Azmari: An Ethiopian Musician
A young Azmari musician embarks on a challenging journey to Addis Ababa to improve his musicianship and find work.
Published On 27 Apr 2022
Why a Mughal-era instrument is fading from Pakistan’s music scene
Sarangi, which sounds like the human voice, is difficult to master and offers little financial reward to professionals.
Published On 11 Apr 2022

Saania and Muqaddas became an internet sensation in 2015. After long struggles, the duo made a breakthrough this year.

Aftab has been gaining global attention for her work that fuses ancient Sufi traditions with folk, jazz and minimalism.

The music industry’s most prestigious awards are once again surrounded by controversy.

A unique initiative relieves sick children from the coldness of hospitals and clutches of pain through music lessons.

The Kyiv-Classic Symphony Orchestra seeks to boost morale in Kyiv as Russian forces advance on Ukraine’s capital city.

Bolshoi Theatre’s music director says he felt under pressure to take a stand on Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The Cannes film festival and the Munich Philharmonic are among those that have fired or cancelled Russian performers.

Notorious rapper, actor and filmmaker says his latest film project is supposed to bring people together.

Sadness and a deluge of tributes to iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died at the age of 92.

Lata Mangeshkar, whose voice defined generations across South Asia, died in hospital in Mumbai at the age of 92.

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