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Artists and musicians descend on Azerbaijan for Gabala music festival
Artists and musicians from around the world have been descending on Azerbaijan for the eighth Gabala International Music Festival. Up until recently, very few people outside the country knew about Gabala. Set in rolling hills, it is...
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Geneva concert celebrates music and cultures of Mediterranean
Fifteen international artists from 12 Mediterranean countries have come together to perform at the UN’s offices in Geneva, for the first ever “Mediterranean Concert.” Musicians from Egypt, Lebanon, Spain, France, Morocco and Cyprus among...
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Essaouira beats to rhythm of Gnaoua music festival
Every year, the Morrocan city of Essaouira beats to the sound of Gnaoua, a rich repertoire of ancient African Islamic spiritual songs and rhythms. Originating from Western and Central Africa, Gnaoua is considered to be at the root of...
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‘No Land’s Song’: when art triumphs over ignorance in Iran
This week in Cinema Box, ‘No Land’s Song’ is a gripping and heartrending documentary about a woman’s cultural crusade to give their voices back to women on stage in Iran. Filmmaker Ayat Najafi follows his sister’s relentless quest over...
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Valletta festival in Malta: Baroque is in
Founded in 2013, the Valletta Baroque Festival is the first major cultural event of the year on the island of Malta. While it may sound like it’s from another era, 17th and 18th century Baroque music has been experiencing a true revival...
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Toronto Jazz Festival returns to the city for 37th year
The Toronto Jazz fest is swinging back into the city for its 37th year. It runs from June 21 to June 30 and has countless free and ticketed performances for people to enjoy. Dwight Drummond caught up with some of the festival's acts to...
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Navy band visits Bronx Charter Middle School for the Arts
The Navy Band Northeast performed for middle school students in Soundview to celebrate Fleet Week.
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'It’s a lot more work for a lot less': Rising expenses a challenge for East Coast musicians
ECMA week in Charlottetown is meant to be a celebration of East Coast music. But a changing industry and rising expenses can make artists’ lives difficult. Tim Des Islets, Jenn Grant and Morgan Toney tell us how.
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Goodbye to Justin Greeley: St. John’s musicians remember one of their own
Dozens of St. John’s musicians are going “make the rafters ring” at O’Reilly’s in downtown St. John’s this weekend to remember Justin Greeley. The singer-guitarist was just 39 when he died after a brief battle with colon cancer....
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Eid al-Fitr in Palestine: Artists bring back joy to traumatised children
Songs of cheer... how a musician in Gaza is lifting the spirits of children traumatized by Israel's months-long war.
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Free summer camp to give local kids the chance to learn music at The Juilliard School
Kids from kindergarten to 12th grade will have the chance to learn music at the world-famous The Juilliard School this summer, thanks to The Harmony Program hosting a free camp.
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How the Mark Morris dance group is bringing the late Burt Bacharach's music to life
The Mark Morris dance group is bringing the iconic music of the late Burt Bacharach to life right in Brooklyn.
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Regina Folk Festival taking summer off amid financial issues
There won’t be a multi-day Regina Folk Festival at Victoria Park this summer due to financial issues, but there are plans for it to return next year.
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New Steinway piano hits high notes at Brandon University music school
The director of Brandon University's school of music says a recently acquired Steinway concert piano will not only help students prepare to play in concert halls around the world, but will also attract world-class talent to play in...
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See FACE school students prepare to perform at Montreal's Maison Symphonique
The school's symphony orchestra is marking its 25th anniversary with a show at the concert hall that's home to the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.
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All I want for Christmas is a holiday hit on a streaming playlist
As Christmas songs top the December streaming charts every year, more artists are looking for that holiday hit to get in on the action.
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Christmas music is topping the charts, and musicians are capitalizing on it
As Christmas songs top the December streaming charts every year, more artists are releasing Christmas tunes to get in on the action.
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Classic Canadian rockers hit the stage at jam-packed Massey Hall show
CBC's Eli Glasner reports from Massey Hall, where 13 Canadian bands from the 1970s and '80s — including Glass Tiger, Loverboy and Trooper — were celebrated at the 'Rock of Fame' event.
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Sinéad O'Connor permanently altered the image of women in rock
Sinead O'Connor, the immeasurably talented but troubled Irish singer-songwriter who skyrocketed to fame in the '90s, has died at 56.
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‘Anthem’ doc explores America singing a different tune
“Anthem,” directed by Peter Nicks and produced by Ryan Coogler, follows acclaimed composer Kris Bowers and Grammy-winning producer Dahi as they embark upon a musical journey traveling across the U.S. in hopes of creating a new American...
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Beatles to release new song featuring John Lennon — with a little help from AI
Beatles fans were elated when Paul McCartney said artificial intelligence used to extract the late John Lennon's voice from an old demo will enable The Beatles to release what he calls the band’s 'final' song.
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Musicians gather at Massey Hall to talk about Gordon Lightfoot's influence
Canadian artists inspired by Gordon Lightfoot talk about his legacy at the starting point of it all: Toronto's Massey Hall. Celebrated musicians relate their memories of Lightfoot and how his music will live on.
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Memories of Gordon Lightfoot from Canadian musicians
Gordon Lightfoot inspired generations of musicians, especially in Canada. They shared their memories and the legacy of his music from his home stage: Massey Hall.
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Balkan Trafik! festival 2023 is set to showcase Kosovo's brightest musical talents
First held over 15 years ago after the meeting of Nicolas Wieërs from Belgium and Ilir Sefa from Kosovo, the festival takes place from 27 to 30 April in Brussels.