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“He was clearly intrigued by this ‘happening music’: When David Bowie turned junglist on Little Wonder
Though on UK TV nostalgia shows the entire decade is reduced crudely to Britpop + Blair (usually with that tired old image of Noel Gallagher sipping champagne with the Labour PM), the 1990s was arguably Britain’s most exciting era for music. For...
New music this week (part 2): Songs from Baby Lasagna, Zoë Më, Dons and more
Although we’re officially into the Eurovision 2026 season, it will still be some time before we hear any national final and Eurovision songs. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new...
New music this week (part 1): Songs from Eleni Foureira, Jerry Heil, MIKOLAS and more
Although we’re officially into the Eurovision 2026 season, it will still be some time before we hear any national final and Eurovision songs. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new...
How hip-hop has narrated Poland’s post-communist transformation
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‘Food for the soul’: Germany pushes to revive an endangered language – Yiddish
WEIMAR, Germany (AFP) — A push to revitalize Yiddish and its cultural traditions has gained momentum in Germany, the very place where the Nazi regime’s Holocaust sought to eradicate the Jewish communities who spoke it. Thousands flocked to the...
In far-right heartland: 'Food for the soul': Germany's Yiddish revival
A Yiddish revival is taking root in Germany in a city where the far-right Alternative for Germany party has built its strongest base. A push to revitalise Yiddish and its cultural traditions has gained momentum in Germany, the very place where the...
“So happy the fake beef was just a rumor”: Fans react as Megan Thee Stallion claims she wants Cardi B to feature on her next album
Megan Thee Stallion recently revealed during a TikTok Live session that she plans to feature Cardi B on her upcoming album, MEGAN: Act III, as reported by InMusic Blog on October 25, 2025. "Cardi owe me… like two verses! So I’m definitely gonna...
NRIs' Shocked Reaction To Grocery Prices In India Goes Viral, 'I Pay 200 For This In Germany' | WATCH
NRIs' Shocked Reaction To Grocery Prices In India Goes Viral, 'I Pay 200 For This In Germany' | WATCH | Instagram @verychalanttrish A hilarious video of a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) discovering just how affordable everyday products are in India has...
How Spain’s priciest barber rose from poverty, hustle and heartache to the heady heights of the Golden Mile of Marbella
HE’S the most expensive men’s hairdresser in Spain… yet he arrived in the country with just a few hundred euros to his name soon after both his parents died. Colombian Edward Medina – aka Silver – is the man the big celebrities and captains of...
European tourists boost Bahrain tourism growth
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Tourism in Bahrain picked up between November 2024 and April 2025, drawing about 40,000 visitors from Eastern Europe and an estimated $70 million in takings, according to Scribd.com. Average stays are...
The King of Malaysia's ex-fiancée reveals she's now a pop star after he left her brokenhearted and on the streets
They say that every little girl wants to be a princess when they grow up. And for Brittany Porter this dream nearly became a reality... until it turned into a nightmare. The bubbly blonde, 30, ended up engaged to marry the former king of Malaysia...
'Food for the soul': Germany's Yiddish revival
A push to revitalise Yiddish and its cultural traditions has gained momentum in Germany, the very place where the Nazi regime's Holocaust sought to eradicate the Jewish communities who spoke it. Thousands flocked to the city of Weimar for a recent...
Music legend Dawit Yifru to represent Ethiopia at WOMEX 2025 in Finland
Renowned Ethiopian musician Dawit Yifru is set to showcase Ethiopia at WOMEX 2025, the world’s premier music expo, held this year in Tampere, Finland, from October 22 to 26. Dawit, a celebrated composer, arranger, and pianist, will perform a...
‘Germany aims to finalise Free Trade Deal with India by year end’: Consul General Achim Burkart
Thiruvananthapuram: Germany hopes to conclude the long-pending Indo-European Free Trade Agreement with India by the end of this year, said Achim Burkart, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany to Karnataka and Kerala. Speaking at the...
The Fureys announce Farewell Tour with final Limerick concert
ONE OF Ireland’s most cherished folk groups, The Fureys, have announced a Limerick date as part of their Farewell Tour, marking the end of a 49-year journey in music. The band will perform in the University Concert Hall, Limerick, Saturday,...
Good music doesn’t expire, says producer Supa Dups
Supa Dups. Fifteen years ago when he collaborated with American recording artiste Bruno Mars on two songs for the singer’s debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, Jamaican-born, Florida-based producer Dwayne “Supa Dups” Chin-Quee had no idea that the...
Chopin piano concert bridges China, Poland
A piano concert celebrating cultural ties between China and Poland was held Friday night in Warsaw, paying tribute to Fryderyk Chopin, Poland's greatest composer and pianist. Produced by Xinhua Global Service■
Carly Rae Jepsen, music producer Cole M.G.N. wed in New York
Carly Rae Jepsen and music producer Cole M.G.N. tied the knot at an intimate ceremony in New York. Images: Vanessa Heins and St. Chelle via Instagram/@carlyraejepsen Carly Rae Jepsen and music producer Cole M.G.N. marked a new chapter in their...
Cyprus: Della Earns First-Ever Music Moves Europe Nomination
Home Cyprus Cyprus: Della Earns First-Ever Music Moves Europe Nomination Cypriot singer-songwriter Della has been nominated for the 2026 Music Moves Europe Awards, becoming the first artist from the island to receive recognition from the European...