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Music unites Israelis, Palestinians in Berlin
Hamas attacked Israel just before a new semester at the Barenboim-Said Academy, where Israelis and Arabs study together.
The Beatles, beat music and East Germany
A new book describes the GDR regime's ambivalent relationship with beat music.
Rolling Stones are back with new album 'Hackney Diamonds'
Legendary English rock band The Rolling Stones release their first album in almost two decades. Here's what critics say.
Sydney Opera House celebrates 50th anniversary
Sydney's iconic venue marks its 50th anniversary this October. Here are some facts and figures about the building.
The German Music Council: A unique institution turns 70
The largest national umbrella organisation for music is a driving force in Germany's flourishing musical landscape.
How Spotify & Co. use AI to transform entertainment
Music streaming services are using AI to create podcasts in your language and the music you like.
Iconic concert halls: Monuments to music
The Berlin Philharmonie opened 60 years ago. It marked the beginning of a new era of modern buildings for music.
Songs of resistance - Afghan musicians in exile
After the Taliban banned music in Afghanistan, the Afghan Youth Orchestra fled and plays in exile.
Tanzanian musicians draw government's ire for critical songs
Tanzanian rapper Emmanuel Elibariki's song "'Amkeni" challenges the government — it has been banned for "incitement."
The first Black woman to conduct and own an orchestra
Being the youngest Black woman to lead an orchestra is not enough for South African trailblazer Ofentse Pitse.
Witnesses reveal horror of Hamas attack on festival
DW traveled to the site of the music festival that was attacked by militant Islamist Hamas, leaving hundreds dead.
Rapping for real change in The Gambia
A Gambian rapper is using his popularity to try and get a million trees planted in his home country.
Eyewitness recounts Hamas attack on Israeli music festival
DW speaks with Omri Ben Shushan, who was at the Supernova festival and escaped the attackers by hiding for six hours.
A melting pot of music and cultures at Beethovenfest Bonn
Young Afghan, Iranian and German musicians come together to make music without borders.
What makes a language 'beautiful' (or not)?
You probably have an opinion on which language is the 'most beautiful.' And you're probably (objectively) wrong.
Global Teen: South Africa
Siya lives in Soweto and would like to go into politics or music. He also loves Paris and fashion.
Making classical music more diverse
Britain’s Chineke! Orchestra is made up of a majority of black musicians.
Berlin State Opera: Thielemann succeeds Barenboim as maestro
The Berlin State Opera has a new maestro. Christian Thielemann will succeed star conductor Daniel Barenboim.
Meet the master of Nigeria’s neo soul wave
Jable Osai, known as Ogranya, is a remarkably talented musician gradually making his mark on the global music scene.
Iranian singer finds voice in Germany
The Iranian singer Samin Ghorbani has had to leave Iran to be able to sing classical Iranian music.
Denmark: An orchestra with dogs
A Copenhagen orchestra is casting musical four-legged friends. Their job is to bark on beat.
Nigeria: Mysterious death of Afrobeats idol stirs outrage
The late Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as MohBad, was one of the Afrobeats genre's rising stars.
Pop star Anastacia's new album celebrates German bands
US singer Anastacia's new album is intended as a treat for her German fans, with covers of the country's favorite songs.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
As the war in Ukraine continues, schoolchildren in Kharkiv are attending classes in subway shafts.
How Louis Armstrong left his mark in East Germany
The exhibition "I've Seen the Wall" revisits the jazz icon's concerts in communist East Germany in 1965.
Namibia's first opera comes to Berlin
"Chief Hijangua" focuses on the difficult relationship between Germany and Namibia. It also discusses common struggles.
How artists transcend censorship and struggles
How artists in China are getting their messages past state censorship – Zimbabwe’s artists post-Covid messages
Top German court refers Kraftwerk 'pastiche' case to ECJ
A decades-old legal dispute over a two-second Kraftwerk drum sequence has been sent back to Europe's top court.
Afghan musicians play where Taliban can't hear them
Many musicians fled after the Taliban imposed put a strict ban on music when they seized power over two years ago.
Mechanical maestro: A robot conductor
Which strengths does a robot have when conducting, and what are humans better at?
Berlin club culture battles 'highway to hell'
The extension of the A100 freeway through central Berlin would destroy numerous nightlife institutions.
Lost guitars: From McCartney's bass to Eric Clapton's 'Beano'
Paul McCartney is but one of several musicians who never gave up the hunt for lost guitars.
Rammstein sexual assault allegations: A timeline
How sexual misconduct allegations against Rammstein singer Till Lindemann sparked an investigation that was dropped.
Death investigated at Burning Man, with thousands stranded
Heavy rainfall has turned the desert festival into a muddy pit, with thousands of attendees told to shelter in place.
'We will, we will, inject you!'
On this week's show, we ponder roundworms in the brain, a new kind of carbon tax and a novel insulin injection method.
Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett dies aged 76
American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett was best known for his escapist, Caribbean-tinged song "Margaritaville."
Beethovenfest 2023: Bold, like Beethoven himself
70 concerts, 30 venues and an orchestra foundation: The Bonn festival runs under the motto "Music about life."
Not your granddad's classical music: Tiny House Concerts
The new series from DW focuses on young and innovative musicians from the classical world and beyond.
How to avoid getting a brain parasite from a snake
The parasitic worms that live inside of some pythons are a healthy reminder for all of us to properly handle our food.
Eminem bars Vivek Ramaswamy from using his music
The millionaire presidential hopeful, who also goes by the rap moniker "Da Vek," has also had a go at spitting lines.
Uganda: Rapping for change
Hip hop artists in Uganda are using rap music and poetry to reach out to the youth.
Brahms and Dvořák – Symphony-Cycle 4
Alondra de la Parra and the Munich Symphony Orchestra interpret works by Brahms and Dvořák.
The chart-topping US country song causing political debate
"Rich Men North of Richmond" is appealing to the masses as the US steels for the 2024 presidential election.
Afghan and Iranian musicians join forces at Beethovenfest
On September 14, musicians from Afghanistan, Iran and Germany will perform at the Beethovenfest in Bonn.
Cellist Abel Selaocoe: Classical Music with an African Beat
Cellist and Manchester resident Abel Selaocoe creates new sounds on a classical instrument.
Brahms and Dvořák – Symphony-Cycle 3
Alondra de la Parra and the Munich Symphony Orchestra interpret works by Brahms and Dvořák.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Germans and their love for potatoes, cellist Abel Selaocoe and Amsterdam: Instagram vs. reality.
Women calling the shots
Women are taking over DJ booths in Saudi Arabia, and ruling an island in Guinea-Bissau.
Queen of Pop Madonna — forever young?
Madonna, who turns 65, is known for reinventing herself repeatedly. Is that why she's so obsessed with plastic surgery?
Engaging with Brahms and Dvořák – Episode 2
Alondra de la Parra and the Munich Symphony Orchestra interpret works by Brahms and Dvořák.
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