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PopXport-Quiz: The original version of "99 Red Balloons"
We're giving away CDs by MarieMarie, Jet Jaguar, Paul Kalkbrenner and Michael Schulte
Inside Europe: Singing to save minority languages
On May 23 the Liet International music festival will take place in Leeuwarden in the north of the Netherlands. All the acts will perform in minority languages, some of which are spoken by just a few thousand people. While these languages maybe dying out, this alternative Eurovision Song Contest is attracting record support, as Nik Martin found out.
Kim Petras, the 'unapologetic' transgender pop princess
German-born transgender pop singer Kim Petras writes her own songs and is a rising star in the US, as she told DW.
Composer Ramin Djawadi on the music of Game of Thrones
Speaking with DW, composer Ramin Djawadi talks about the music he created for Game of Thrones.
What makes a hit song?
A new study compiled data from half a million songs and found some of the winning characteristics of a successful track.
Paris knife attacker's 'friend' detained
Strasbourg police detain a man said by a judicial source to be a friend of Saturday's Paris knife attacker.
Israel wins Eurovision Song Contest
Millions around the world watched as Netta of Israel claimed victory at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Will it be 'douze points' all round for Netta?
Israel's Netta Barzilai is a hot contender to win the Eurovision title. What makes her stand out from the crowd?
Israeli independence: a bitter-sweet celebration
Israeli musician Noga Erez spoke to DW about 70 years of Israeli independence, national pride and a two-state solution.
Forget Eurovision – Lisbon's heart beats and bleeds for fado
Musician Telmo Pires told DW why the authentic fado tradition beats the glamor of Eurovision.
Eurovision finalist selection complete
Eight countries have been eliminated from the fray, with the remaining ten going through to the final on Saturday.
World in Progress: To the rescue!
A dictionary for the vulnerable language of Gondi, a dancer helping kids in Peru & animated films in Burkina Faso.
World in Progress: The power of dance
Vania Masias helped transform the lives of some 100,000 children in Peru's capital Lima by teaching them hip-hop dance.
Eurovision first semifinal results
Ten out of 19 entries will go on to the final on Saturday.
10 things you didn't know about Nena
Nena is one of the most successful German singers of all time. But what else is on her resumé?
German Order of Merit suggested for punk rocker Campino
Anti-Semitism commissioner Felix Klein suggested the decoration for Campino's stance against Kollegah and Farid Bang.
Fashion faux pas at the Eurovision Song Contest
A look at some of the Eurovision Song Contest's most questionable fashion moments.
Fundraising with Music
International opera singers perform at the 7th German AIDS-Foundation Opera Gala in Bonn.
Rappers Kollegah and Farid Bang to visit Auschwitz
The rappers controversially refer to Auschwitz in their lyrics. Now they will visit the concentration camp memorial.
Love Parade: From humble beginnings, to major music festival, to tragic ending
Launched in Berlin in 1989, the Love Parade took a devastating turn in 2010.
Bonn Opera Gala sets record for donations
The 7th Bonn Opera Gala was held to benefit Germany's main AIDS foundation.
How music raises awareness about the Holocaust
Pianist and composer Amit Weiner talked to DW about his project that revives the works of murdered Jewish composers.
Jewish composers who died during the Holocaust but whose music lives on
Bonn AIDS gala: High drama, serious business
With musical fireworks and a serious subject, this year's opera gala set a new record in donations.
Nils Landgren at the Jazzfest in Bonn
Trombone star: the Swede one of Europe’s most famous jazz musicians.
10 ABBA songs you certainly already know
For the first time in over three decades, the Swedish band ABBA has returned to the studio. Here are their top hits.
Mamma Mia! ABBA's back!
For the first time in more than three decades the Swedish supergroup ABBA has returned to the studio.
The sonic sweet spot
Tomorrow Today explains what guns have to do with concert hall acoustics.
PopXport quiz: Who penned the original of "Seemann"?
We’re giving away CDs by Glasperlenspiel, Drangsal, Moonbootica and Die Fantastischen Vier.
Jazz Live: Rita Marcotulli and Luciano Biondini
In this podcast series, stars and newcomers on the German and international jazz scenes perform at the Jazzfest Bonn.
Jazz Live: Rebekka Bakken
In this podcast series, stars and newcomers on the German and international jazz scenes perform at the Jazzfest Bonn.
Spotify changes music industry's fortunes
Annual income growth of 41 percent means streaming platforms are now the music sector's single-largest revenue source.
Germany scraps Echo music awards
Germany's recording companies have scrapped the Echo awards after the winners for best album used anti-Semitic lyrics.
Jazz Live: Niels Klein and Lars Duppler
In this podcast series, stars and newcomers on the German and international jazz scenes perform at the Jazzfest Bonn.
Jazz Live: China Moses
In this podcast series, stars and newcomers on the German and international jazz scenes perform at the Jazzfest Bonn.
Jazz Live: Jazzkantine
In this podcast series, stars and newcomers on the German and international jazz scenes perform at the Jazzfest Bonn.
Jazz Live: Jasmin Tabatabai
In this podcast series, stars and newcomers on the German and international jazz scenes perform at the Jazzfest Bonn.
'Heimat 2018': Cologne sings its identity
No other city in Germany has so many songs about "Heimat," expressing the feeling of home, as Cologne.
All that jazz in Bonn
In the 2018 season of Bonn's unusual jazz festival: Django Bates, Nils Wülker and Inkognito.
Swedish musician DJ Avicii dies aged 28
The Swedish-born DJ's publicist confirmed the news, but did not mention what had caused his death.
Can Eurovision avoid politics in 2018?
Thomas Schreiber, coordinator for Germany's competition entry, hopes that the song fest won't get political.
Why gangsta rap appeals to the masses
Rappers Kollegah and Farid Bang are causing outrage with racist rhymes. Why does Germany's youth identify with it?
Marina Abramovic: A lifelong performance
She's renowned throughout the world for her performance art, a genre that she has influenced more than anybody else.
President of German Cultural Council on Echo controversy
As a member of the Echo prize advisory board, Christian Höppner accepted the nomination of the controversial rappers.
Echo prize winners return their awards amid controversy
Musicians are returning their Echo awards in protest, after a rap duo singing anti-Semitic lyrics won an award Thursday.
Germany's Echo music awards: based on sales
How could rappers Kollegah and Farid Bang win an Echo, Germany's most important music award, with anti-Semitic lyrics?
Quiz: Who first recorded "Little Hollywood"?
We’re giving away CDs by Eunique, Prada Meinhoff, Ace Tee and Feine Sahne Fischfilet.
Bayreuth's baroque jewel reopened
The renovation cost 30 million euros - but the Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth now shines brighter than ever.
Bayreuth’s Baroque Jewel: The Margravial Opera House
Nowhere in the world can you experience Baroque court opera as authentically as here in Bayreuth.
Do you enjoy making music?
We asked you to send us a photo of yourself and a musical instrument you play. Find out who won our drawing here.
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