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Music to brave the pandemic
Every Friday and Saturday gets Ugandans into a dancing mood as musicians find a way to stay relevant.
"Tosca" Starring Anna Netrebko in Naples
Anna Netrebko appeared in Naples for the new open-air rendition of “Tosca”.
Ghanaian rappers tackle environmental issues
Can music help to tackle the city's environmental challenges? Meet the rappers raising awareness in their communities.
For young classical musicians in Berlin, the show goes on
Due to COVID-19, a reduced Young Euro Classic festival is taking place — but it's still meaningful for those involved.
100 years of the Salzburg Festival
One of the world's top festivals of opera, serious music and theater is a century old.
How the Salzburg Festival came to Salzburg 100 years ago
A poet, a composer and a director launched what was to become one of the world's most prestigious festivals.
Welcome to the newest edition of Eco Africa
This week, nature meets culture! A look at the best of eco art, design and music accross Africa and around the world.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
This week on Eco Africa, we meet the musicians, artists and designers getting creative to protect the planet.
From digital to DIY: Music festivals' coronavirus solutions
Despite cancellations due to the pandemic, music festivals across Europe are coming up with creative workarounds.
How heavy metal became mainstream
For decades, heavy metal terrified the masses. Here's a look at what makes the music nevertheless so compelling.
Metal: From niche music to mass phenomenon
Like all varieties of rock music, metal found its way from the underground to the mainstream over the years.
Berlin parties as pandemic threatens return
Secret raves are organized through Telegram groups and held all over Germany's capital. One had more than 3,000 attend.
Musical folk hero: Mikis Theodorakis at 95
His powerful musical and political voice has cut through Greece's chequered history of war, dictatorship and austerity.
Why Bach is still Germany's star composer
The most famous classical composer has inspired biographies and has many fans. But what was he like as a person?
Quirky Customs: Full Blast: Alphorn course for beginners
Euromaxx reporter Meike Krüger tries to learn the art of alphorn playing in a day.
British seniors reenact iconic album covers
A photography project meant for fun has turned care home residents into internet stars.
Leila Akinyi — Too German to be Kenyan?
Leila Akinyi raps in German and Swahili. She was born in Mombasa, but grew up in Germany.
The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We talk to Afro-Germans about racism and meet young Africans pushing their countries forward.
Kanye West holds chaotic election rally
US rapper Kanye West has held his first event in an unlikely presidential campaign to challenge Donald Trump.
Auschwitz cellist Anita Lasker-Wallfisch at 95
Anita Lasker-Wallfisch is one of the last contemporaries who can personally tell of life at Auschwitz.
Anita Lasker-Wallfisch and the power of music
Being able to play in the girl's orchestra at Auschwitz saved her life. Music continued to give meaning to her life.
Conny Plank: The visionary behind Kraftwerk and Krautrock
Recording Kraftwerk, Neu! and Eurythmics, Conny Plank was one of the most innovative producers of the 1970s and '80s.
Pioneer of Krautrock and sound inventor: Conny Plank
The great producer helped bands like Kraftwerk and Neu! find their musical identity.
Berlin's party scene takes hit amid coronavirus
The pandemic has been hard on Berlin's party scene and tourism. But Berlin's spirit is still going strong.
Up close with The Rolling Stones' Ron Wood
The new documentary "Somebody Up There Likes Me" portrays guitarist Ronnie Wood, beyond the rock legend.
REV - The Global Auto- and Mobility Show
Crowdfunding saves Sono Motors. Our Berlin mechanics save the day again. And our Honda Jazz check.
Check: Honda Jazz 2020
DW checks just how jazzy this new Honda is – a slick little package from Japan.
'Hail to the Thief': Music in political campaigns
The Rolling Stones isn't the only band to reject their work being exploited in Donald Trump's campaign rallies.
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr turns 80
He drummed the Beatles to world fame. As Sir Ringo turns 80, the show goes on.
Drumming is his middle name: Ringo Starr
He was one-fourth of the most famous rock band of all time and followed up his Beatles era with his own solo career.
Composer Ennio Morricone dies at 91
Among the hundreds of film scores the Oscar-winning maestro composed were Spaghetti Western classics of the 1960s.
Dalai-Lama: Mantras for the soul
On his first music album, the Tibetan spiritual leader communicates the 'real source of happiness.
Black composers matter
There are some largely neglected composers with African roots worth getting familiar with.
Black classical composers to listen to
All are worth a re-examination as the artistic contribution of people of color shifts into the spotlight.
K-pop's fans get political
K-pop music fans have made global headlines with their potent online activism, despite industry conservatism.
Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth
The Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth is a masterpiece of baroque theater architecture.
Mozart y Mambo - Sarah Willis in Cuba
A unique musical encounter: Berlin Philharmonic horn player Sarah Willis travels to Havana and combines classical music with Cuban rhythms.
Concert-going in the coronavirus era
How does it feel to sit in a philharmonic hall these days? Our reporter was on the front line.
Stars, nations raise billions in EU vaccine drive
An international summit has raised billions for the fight against the coronavirus, with a star-studded concert after.
Mozart goes Mambo in Havana
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra member Sarah Willis combines classical music with Cuban rhythms in a new film set in Havan
Fighting for Osman Kavala's freedom with opera
As the Turkish activist nears 1,000 days of solitary confinement, an opera company in lockdown is showing support.
Kurt Cobain's acoustic guitar sells for $6 million
The auction sale of a guitar played by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain on a famous 1993 album has set several records.
Private house concert with DJ star Paul van Dyk
During the pandemic, Paul van Dyk has moved his international performances to his home.
Online orchestra
The online orchestra with over 1,320 musicians from 44 nations makes music on the world wide web.
Kurt Cobain guitar up for auction
The guitar Kurt Cobain played for his MTV Unplugged performance with Nirvana is expected to break records at auction.
Turn the music down
Stay safe by being informed. Broadcast from Germany every day in under five minutes.
250 years of Schott Music publisher
Beethoven was a godsend for the Schott music publishing company; Wagner was a challenge, but he still brought in money.
History in musical scores: 250 years of Schott Music publisher
Schott Music celebrates its 250th anniversary this year: Tradition and modernity meet in their publications.
Weekly roundup - Schools & music
What the science has to say about kids returning to school, and the two kinds of music in times of coronavirus.
Virtual Bach Marathon for the Bach Festival
Leipzig without its Bach Festival is hardly imaginable, even in times of coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
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