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Grim-funny "Mastersingers" in Bayreuth
Stage director Barrie Kosky tackles the issue of anti-Semitism straight on at the Richard Wagner Festival.
Pulse: Comedy and Rap
Eunice Wanjiru presents this week's Pulse about a young nigerian and his short comedy videos and an Angolan rapper.
Nazi-abused Wagner opera staged by Jewish director
The Australian stage director is the first person of Jewish heritage to stage the Nazi-abused work in Bayreuth.
Linkin Park releases first statement after singer's death
After three days of silence, Linkin Park published an emotional tribute to their late singer, Chester Bennington.
Are good musicians also good cooks?
Learn with Mexican star conductor Alondra de la Parra how to prepare a typical Venezuelan specialty!
'Un-Islamic' Despacito silenced by Malaysian censors
Malaysia has banned the hit song Despacito from state TV and radio for being "obscene" and "un-Islamic."
PopXport Special: Top DJs from Germany
The most successful German DJs: Zedd, Robin Schulz, Paul van Dyk, Felix Jaehn and many more.
China bans Bieber over 'bad behavior'
But in a stern yet rueful statement, officials said they hoped the pop star could clean up his act.
'Mastersingers' give the downbeat in Bayreuth
The world's most prestigious opera festival starts on July 25, and new insights into its past are expected.
Netrebko to star in 'Aida' at Salzburg Festival
There is new management and a new version of Hofmannsthal's "Everyman." The festival is off to a new start.
Arts around the globe
From art in Bangladesh, to words from prison, we look at art in different countries
Madonna blocks auction of her intimate items
A judge halted an auction of Madonna's "highly personal items," including a breakup letter from rapper Tupac Shakur.
Conductor Alondra de la Parra in pictures
The young Alondra de la Parra has already established herself as a notable conductor. Meet the maestra in nine pictures.
Guitarist Carlos Santana electrifies the music world at 70
As Carlos Santana hits his 70th birthday, the icon shows no signs of slowing down.
Top musicians who've brought local sounds to global audiences
Some musicians with local sounds go global. DW takes a look at some examples.
'Despacito' declared most-streamed song ever
Both the Spanish and English-language versions of the Puerto Rican artist's song have been dominating digital and radio.
5 musicians who've bombed at acting
When famous musicians test their skills in front of the camera, it doesn't always turn out to be a success.
5 musicians who've bombed at acting
When famous musicians test their skills in front of the camera, it doesn't always turn out to be a success.
Maidan Dreaming
In Ukraine, the Maidan spirit lives on in a pro-European society and cultural scene.
Brexit Diaries 5: Briefcases, orchestras and Winnie the Pooh
And we’re off! Really. Now we’re off and running! After the first round of talks, the negotiators are finally ready.
How Germany plans to boost women's careers in culture
Conditions for women working in artistic fields are unfavorable. The German culture minister wants to change this.
Neo-Nazi concert raises free speech concern
The leader of Thuringia has called for new rules on freedom of assembly to combat right-wing extremist music events.
Neo-Nazis rock small eastern German town
The small eastern German town of Themar has hosted a neo-Nazi rock concert.
Sarah's Music - A day at the Music Academy of the West
A day with Sarah Willis at the beautiful and inspiring Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara.
'Musica Maestra' - DW presents a classical music special
Star conductor Alondra de la Parra will be appearing in 26 web-videos and six television shows for DW.
Sarah's Music - A day at the Music Academy of the West
A day with Sarah Willis at the beautiful and inspiring Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara.
Sarah's Music - The Music Academy of the West
A day with Sarah Willis at the beautiful and inspiring Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara.
PopXport Special: Rammstein
DW charts Rammstein’s rise to international fame and takes you to the premiere of their new concert film.
World in Progress: Guitars over Guns
The 'Guitars over Guns' project in Miami offer teenagers an alternative to violence.
Alondra de la Parra: 'The whole world is watching Mexico'
The Mexican-American conductor Alondra de la Parra knows that music is about communication - on every level.
Topless activists crash Woody Allen concert
Woody Allen's jazz performance at Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie was disrupted by two topless Femen activists.
Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie invites G20 police to free concert
After the violent protests, the concert hall is thanking police by offering them a free piano concert.
Sarah's Music - Sarah's Soloists
Sarah Willis revisits some of her favourite soloists she has featured on Sarah's Music so far.
Beethoven's Ninth: Peace, joy - and provocation
Classical music's greatest hit, being performed Friday for G20 leaders, has a political dimension
G20 Hamburg: Music megastars with a message
Alongside the G20 summit, musicians joined more than 10,000 fans to push world leaders to end extreme poverty.
G20 Hamburg: Coldplay, Shakira call on world leaders to act at Global Citizen Festival
Alongside the G20 summit, musicians joined more than 10,000 fans to push world leaders to end extreme poverty.
The Opera Village in pictures
Christoph Schlingensief dreamed of an opera village in Africa. A photo exhibition allows glimpses of the project.
A new wrinkle: Wim Wenders tackles opera
Wim Wenders has staged Georges Bizet's "The Pearl Fishers" - and made his operatic debut at the age of 71!
Dancing in the dark
Do you wish you could dance like no one is watching? Joel Carnegie gives it a go.
Respect to the girls - Sudans 1st all-female band
Have you ever heard of an all female band from a sharia ruled country? We didn't. But here they are! Eleven women living in the capital of Sudan. Singing for change. Their name is Salute yal Bannot which means Respect to the girls!
New fuel for Cameroon's music business
Ruben Binam's passion is music. He is a pianist. Like most Cameroonian musicians, he is facing the challenge of making a living, as music is mostly sold on counterfeited disks in the markets. Ruben's answer has been to become a producer and find ways to distribute music legally.
Sweden proposes 'man-free' music festival
In response to reports of sexual offenses, a Swedish comedian has said she is organizing a "man-free" music festival.
Pulse: Political rap from Niger
Meet Majesty Soul and Idi Sarki, two rappers from Niger who are daring to criticise the political establishment.
Pulse: swimming against the tide
Jessie Wingard presents this week's edition of Pulse looking at people around the world who swim against the tide.
Social Activism on the Internet
Netizens who get active in social causes can win tickets to Hamburg‘s Global Citizen music festival.
Canada celebrates 150 with concerts and the royals
Canada - the home of hockey, maple syrup and a selfie-prone prime minister - has marked its 150th birthday.
Ravel in focus at Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival
The music bash in Germany's north offers a rare and exhaustive survey of the oeuvre of the 20th century French composer.
A musical guide to Kohl's funeral
Words have been spoken and ink has flowed on the subject of the former chancellor. But where words fail, music begins.
Quiz: Who originally recorded "Lieblingsmensch"?
We're giving away CDs by Lea Porcelaine, Alle Farben, Dellé and 2Raumwohnung.
Sarah's Music - New World Symphony in Miami
Meet the New World Symphony - a stunning centre for classical music in the heart of Miami Beach.
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