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Free open-air concerts
During the summer a wide range of free-for-all cultural events draw in the crowds in Berlin.
Heavy metal on a cruise ship
Where does a metalhead go on vacation?
Passion for historical instruments
The Belgian orchestra Anima Eterna Brugge is renowned for recreating early music using period instruments.
Making Music: MP3 files
The MP3 format revolutionized the music industry. It was developed in Germany.
Concert pianist Mahani Teave has not always had an easy relationship with her native island. So why has she opened a music school there?
Concert pianist Mahani Teave has not always had an easy relationship with her native island. So why has she opened a music school there?
Remember the Compact Disc?
The CD dates back to 1981. It was later replaced by MP3 technology.
Living Planet: A change is coming
Australia's federal government cracks down on environmentalists, scientists point to climate change after Alaska's worst fire season on record, and what does music have to do with climate change?
Songs for climate
The recently released charity single "Love Song to the Earth" aims to rally people around climate action. DW spoke with UNFCCC's Nick Nuttall about the effectiveness of environment campaign songs.
50 years on: The Rolling Stones debut in Germany
It's been half a century since The Rolling Stones embarked their first ever German tour.
Bonn in Beethoven fever
Beethoven's birth city is celebrating him with a month-long festival that goes way beyond his work.
Downbeat to the Beethovenfest
Under the motto "Veränderungen" (Changes), Daniel Barenboim conducted in a star-studded downbeat to the festival.
Why techno lovers should appreciate the mandolin
Sarah Willis spends the day with the Israeli musician Avi Avital and his mandolin.
Sarah Willis meets Avi Avital
Join the two top musicians for a "plucked instruments picnic" and find out what's special about the mandolin.
Sparks fly for Greek-German ghost pop duo
Dreamy pop and sophisticated arrangements: Sea + Air have a new album out.
Beethovenfest 2015
The lineup of this year's festival in the city of Beethoven's birth is all about changes.
Nike Wagner in interview
Beethovenfest director Nike Wagner tells DW why she's optimistic about the future of classical music.
'Happy Birthday' manuscript discovered in US library
The original score to "Happy Birthday" has been uncovered in a US library - and could stoke a copyright row.
10 things you didn't know about Beethoven
Was he really a grouch? Who was his secret lover? There are still many mysteries surrounding the famous composer.
Full Metal Cruise
This very special offshoot of the Wacken Festival is the world's largest heavy metal festival at sea.
Germany's battle of the bands
Rockers Donots are among the top bands vying for a national title - and they're singing in German.
Germany picks its favorite music group
It's like a casting show, but with high-profile bands. Which German state has the best musicians?
Burkina Faso: Struggle for Democracy
A musician seeks to instill democratic reforms in Burkina Faso.
From Anna Netrebko to Placido Domingo: The Salzburg Festival in pictures
The Salzburg Festival tightened its belt this year, but critics still expected more from the famous event.
The Top 10 music acts from Germany
The Top 10 music acts from Germany
Udo Lindenberg plans solidarity concert for refugees
German music stars are set to perform a solidarity concert for refugees. It's packed with symbolism.
ABBA's piano goes under the hammer
We've all heard it, now you can have it: The piano that featured on a number of ABBA's biggest hits is up for sale.
Air guitar for world peace
Rock 'n' roll without the guitar - the world's best air guitarists are competing in Finland.
The world's highest-paid DJs (income in million US-$)
1.Calvin Harris (66) | 2.David Guetta (37) | 3.Tiësto (36) | 4.Skrillex (24) | 4.Steve Aoki (24) | Source:forbes.com
One Direction to split for year after new album
British pop phenomenon One Direction is to take an indefinite break from next year, according to a media report.
Dead musicians live longer
No matter that Frank Zappa or Amy Winehouse have passed away. They're still big money makers.
Want to jam with Ron Wood? Now you can.
This app enables musicians to get together to record new tracks using just an iPad and a microphone.
Sarah's Music
The famous portrait of Bach comes home to Leipzig, and Sarah Willis is there for the special event.
Spotify's privacy policy pickle
The popular music streaming service may have fallen out of favor with its users after it changed its privacy policy
A German artist's dying wish: arts and education in Burkina Faso
A German artist's dying wish: arts and education in Burkina Faso
Facebook user sued by Nazi survivor
Esther Bejarano, one of the last survivors of the Auschwitz concentration camp is suing a Facebook user for libel.
Austrian artist tops iTunes charts with silence
Raoul Haspel of Vienna published a minute of silence to support refugees - and has topped the charts.
Pulse
On this week’s Pulse, musicians make an impact online with a video shaming ‘IS’ and a hashtag against corruption.
Playing a political tune on social media
Musicians are using Twitter hashtags, Facebook posts and viral videos to spread their musical messages.
City of music
How Hanover's image can benefit from its new UNESCO title.
Hanover: City of music
Here's why the northern German city has been honored for its musicality.
Online jam session
Now bands don't even have to meet in person to rehearse together.
How magnetic tape changed music consumption
An indispensible predecessor to the CD and MP3, the tape recorder is turning 80.
The tape recorder turns 80
Eighty years ago, the first practical tape recorder was unveiled to the public in Berlin.
Sarah's Music
So you think you can sing? Sarah Willis meets hundreds of top-notch amateur singers in Berlin.
The Top 10 electronic & dance acts from Germany
The Top 10 electronic & dance acts from Germany
German rappers side with asylum-seekers
Pro-migrant rap is a growing niche genre that may not keep boats from sinking - but is stirring things up.
Music on the lake
Opera meets nature at this unique summer festival in Bregenz.
10 left-handed musicians from Hendrix to Barenboim
Does being left-handed make you a better musician? These 10 stars are evidence it might.
What sets Berlin's Friedrichshain district apart?
What makes Berlin's Friedrichshain district so special?
Germany's music hit of the summer
What are Germans singing in the shower this summer? Chances are, it's Felix Jaehn's "Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)."
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