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How Pilani Bubu modernizes African folk songs
Pilani Bubu tells authentic stories of inspiration, identity, and influence.
Daniel Barenboim resigns as Berlin State Opera director
The world-renowned conductor, pianist and peace activist is stepping down because of persistent health problems.
Rolling Stone's list of greatest singers snubs Celine Dion
Aretha Franklin tops the music magazine's list of the 200 best singers. Omissions didn't go unnoticed.
Rammstein singer Till Lindemann turns 60
The rock star has been flirting with controversy for decades. Now a statue for his 60th birthday has been stolen.
New music to forward to in 2023
Iggy Pop, Metallica, Depeche Mode, The Rolling Stones or Kylie Minogue: Old favorites promise new releases.
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies aged 67
The former drummer of Earth, Wind & Fire has died at the age of 67. He was key to the band's hitmaking sound.
Pointer Sisters' Anita dies, aged 74
The Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer, who along with her sisters had a string of pop hits, has died.
All the hype around ABBA
How has ABBA managed to delight its fans for so long?
AfricaLink on Air — 29 December 2022
Paul Biya, Africa's oldest leader+++Mediation efforts of former African leaders under scrutiny+++Gambia's foiled coup
Faithless lead singer Maxi Jazz dies at 65
Jazz was the lead singer of Faithless, a group best known for hits such as Insomnia and We Come 1.
Makhatini on origins of African Jazz music
Nduduzo Makhathini is a South African pianist, composer and healer.
Ayanwura - the little Nigerian girl with "talking drums"
Sophia Olaide aka Ayanwura is a Nigerian girl who plays traditional "talking drums".
Celebrating Christmas with the Bachs
This DW Festival Concert features organ music from five composers, all part of Johann Sebastian Bach's extended family.
The New Silk Road, an Indian girl band, a Cambodian circus
A look at lesser-known Asian trends: Samarkand’s massive Silk Road center, female Indian rockers and a Cambodian circus.
AfricaLink on Air - 20 December 2022
Germany hands over 20 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria+++Kwan Pa Ghanaian Palm Wine Music band thrills fans
Terry Hall of The Specials has died aged 63
Frontman of influential ska band The Specials, Terry Hall has died after a brief illness, his bandmates announced.
Germany's Angela Merkel to appear on murder podcast
The Christmas special show examines questions of crime that spring from composer Richard Wagner's most famous work.
Michael Makembe, the man to capture the sounds of Africa
Michael Makembe's journey to capture the authentic sounds of traditional Africa.
Meet the queen of Delhi's hip-hop scene
Akriti is one of few female artists who has been able to make her voice heard in Delhi's hip-hop community.
The sound of water in classical music
In this episode of DW Festival Concert, we feature a festival with music that tries to capture the sound of water.
How Music Drives Our Emotions
Whether classical, metal, or gospel – music moves us! Arts.21 goes on a journey across genres.
Isaac et Nora – the singing siblings
Isaac and Nora Restoin from France cover nearly forgotten Latin American songs – and they’re a hit!
Celine Dion halts tour due to rare neurological disorder
The Canadian superstar said she is receiving support from doctors to improve her condition.
Weekly roundup — Open your eyes & close your ears
Before you listen to this, turn down the volume. And, also, the "outdoor transmission" equation just changed.
Elton John to take a final bow at Glastonbury
The singer is set to perform at the Glastonbury Festival in what organizers say will be his farewell show in Britain.
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' turns 40
An album that made music history; a King of Pop dethroned. DW's Silke Wünsch looks back — with enthusiasm and unease.
Forever a guitar legend: Jimi Hendrix
On what would have been his 80th birthday, Jimi Hendrix is still regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
Highlights from the Opera Gala Bonn 2022
Grand arias, opera stars and musical calls for peace at the 10th Opera Gala Bonn.
World Stories - The Week in Reports
Trains to Kherson; Turkey's concert bans; Italy's illegal fishing; Colombia's donkey-library
Frets over hearing loss from loud music falling on deaf ears
One billion young people are at risk of hearing problems from listening habits, but there are ways to protect yourself.
Bob Dylan teenage love letters sell at auction
Writing to his belle, a young man then named Robert Zimmerman discussed his dream to sell a million records one day.
Taylor Swift calls out Ticketmaster over tour chaos
Demand for tickets to Taylor Swift's long-awaited tour was so high that Ticketmaster's online servers couldn't keep up.
Archaeologists reconstruct ancient instruments
Archaeologists used X-ray images to reconstruct a musical instrument from the Middle Ages.
Casa Verdi: a retirement home for musicians
Casa Verdi provides a home where musicians over 65 can keep making music.
Mozart's 'Magic Flute' goes Hollywood
Produced by star director Roland Emmerich, the film version of Mozart's opera classic aims for an international audience
Mexican indigenous groups push back against fast fashion
On this week’s show, how indigenous groups are fighting to keep designs handed down for generations.
St. Matthew Passion at the Bach festival in Leipzig
This episode of DW Festival Concert with Cristina Burack features the St. Mathew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Taylor Swift wins big at MTV Europe Music Awards
Together with Harry Styles, Taylor Swift was the big favorite at the MTV Europe Music Awards, held this year in Germany.
Tearing down boundaries with dance moves
Dancer, choreographer and DJ Courtnaé Paul is taking a stand as a woman in male dominated areas.
Music under the swastika
Why was classical music so important to Hitler and Goebbels?
The science of dance
Dancing is part of every human society. But are we born with this ability, and is it exclusive to humans?
Musician David Bowie's space suit up for auction
David Bowie's songs about the astronaut Major Tom have cult status: the space suit is now being auctioned off.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
How the war in Ukraine is changing gender roles.
Music festival bans in Turkey
In Turkey, more music festivals and concerts are being banned than ever before.
Classical music from the Romantic era
In this episode of DW Festival Concert with Cristina Burack, we listen to pieces composed during the 19th century.
Migos rapper Takeoff dead after shooting
The 28-year-old US artist died following a shooting outside a bowling alley in the US state of Texas.
Music and activism: Bono of U2 releases memoir
The U2 singer takes his readers on a journey through time. "Surrender" describes his life in 40 songs.
'Great Balls of Fire' singer Jerry Lee Lewis dies at 87
A pioneer of rock 'n' roll Jerry Lee Lewis' career was also mared by scandals and violence.
Berlin play 'Negar' looks at secret lives of Iran's youth
Amid the protests in Iran, “Negar,” shows the lives of Iran’s youth and the secrets they must keep.
Promoting zero waste awareness in India
Zero waste campaigners are raising awareness of the need to segregate garbage in India.
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