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Jazz pioneer Ornette Coleman dies
American saxophonist and composer Ornette Coleman, a pioneer of "free jazz," has died at the age of 85.
The Top 10 German hits worldwide
The Top Ten German Hits Worldwide
Line launches music streaming service
Mobile messaging giant Line has introduced a music streaming service in Japan, weeks ahead of a similar launch by Apple.
James Last dead at 86
Famed orchestra leader and jazz man - and pioneer of the 'easy-listening' genre - James Last has died.
Apple US streaming probe
The US states of New York and Connecticut are investigating Apple's talks with music companies for antitrust violations.
PopXport Ranking - The Project
"PopXport Ranking" is an analysis of the German pop scene's popularity abroad that is unprecedented in scope.
Musician James Last dies
German-born easy-listening conductor and jazz arranger James Last has died in Florida.
Apple moves to music streaming
Apple has finally announced a new music streaming service, called Apple Music.
Sarah's Music
How can classical musicians make the most of Facebok, Twitter and Co.? Sarah Willis finds out in New York.
The new music industry
There are a lot of creative ways to get heard and release music without the aid of a record label, through the Net.
Soft targets
Today's show focuses on the victims and fighters produced by the brutalities of so-called Islamic State -Yazidi women kidnapped by IS, the distraught mother of a radicalized youth, an Italian fighting against IS. We also hear about the muzzling of Russian protesters, an eye-catching social media campaign to free a Saudi blogger and an artist drawn to the world's hotspots.
Kurdish diaspora musician
Culture is often an additional casualty of war, and keeping the culture of his embattled region alive in far-off Australia is the mission of Kurdish musician “Awaz”, who escaped conflict in the Middle East in search of musical freedom.
'Tiger' Tom Jones turns 80
His songs are eternal and he's sold over 100 million albums. On June 7, Tom Jones turns 80.
Rock am Ring
Ahead of the festival, DW's Kate Müser picks three German hip hop acts you should know.
Pops meets classic
Classical music stars Sarah Willis and Martin Grubinger enter the pinnacle of pop: Eurovision.
Helloween's heavy metal
Here's what makes power metal band Helloween one of Germany's top exports.
B.B. King's burial
B.B. King's funeral can take place as planned, following accusations that his death may not have been of natural causes.
Charting a nation
From the fall of the wall to World Cup triumphs, here's what the German music charts reveal about the German people.
Pulse: Eurovision gets political
This week on Pulse we talk music and politics. Jessie Wingard was at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and she discusses some of the songs’ political messages in studio. A music festival in Zimbabwe offers a safe space for political action. And, with the Taliban gone, music is returning to parts of Pakistan, where young female dancers are slowly becoming the main breadwinners for their families.
Eurovision mania
The Eurovision Song contest is the biggest music show in the world, with 40 different countries competing against each other this year. Pulse's Jessie Wingard attended the finale in Vienna and in a studio interview she tells us what the atmosphere was like, how some of the lyrics got pretty political and how the LGBTI community used the platform to fight for more tolerance.
Music is returning to Swat Valley
Swat Valley, a district in North Pakistan, was once known as the country's music and culture center. But the Taliban eradicated music from the Valley as performers were considered sinners and music un-Islamic. Five years ago, the Taliban were driven out of the Valley and now music is slowly returning, with young female dancers becoming the main breadwinners for their families.
Sarah Willis: 12 points!
Classical horn star Sarah Willis takes on the ultimate musical challenge - Eurovision.
The Quiz
In every edition of PopXport, we play a cover version of a well-known German hit.
Music and more around Whitsunday
Over the coming long weekend Germany will truly come to life with a range of festivals.
Eurovision: the next hurdle
Ten additional countries now qualify for the ESC grand final on Saturday.
Wild West Berlin
If you think Berlin is sexy now, you should have been there in the 80s - or check out the film,"B-Movie."
TTIP tests cultural values
Is a book more valuable than bread and a concert more important than a car?
Pop music revolutions
DW's Gabriel Borrud dives headlong into a musicology study on the turning points in pop music.
Spectrum: Turning points
Aftershocks in Nepal, a frustrating EU data roaming plan, and the three revolutions that changed pop music.
Inside Eurovision
Ok, you know about the ostentatious wind machines. But these 10 Eurovision facts might surprise you.
The evolution of popular music
Where have all the flowers gone? - asked Peter Paul and Mary - There were three big changes in pop between 1960 and 2010, says a recent study. Matthias Mauch was in charge of it, and he says those three changes were in 1964, 1983 and 1991. So what actually happened during these evolutionary, or perhaps revolutionary moments? DW's Gabriel Borrud takes you back in time to see...
Jazz Festival Bonn
This year’s Jazz Festival in the German city of Bonn features a number of strong female artists. Among them are Danish percussionist Marylin Mazur and US-American singer Lizz Wright. Two women from two continents who are well established on the international jazz scene. Euromaxx went to take a listen.
Euromaxx - Highlights of the Week
On this week's Euromaxx highlights: We meet German painter Georg Baselitz at the Art Biennale in Venice, take a stroll around the medieval city of Bruges in Belgium and take a look behind the scenes of some of Europes most successful food blogs.
Sarah's Music
Music for a good cause: Sarah Willis goes behind the scenes at a major AIDS fundraising event.
Ramazzotti's new album
The Italian pop megastar is releasing his 15th album, "Perfetto." Is it as perfect as the title suggests?
Punk violinist
He's redefined crossover and is unmatched on the music scene. Now Nigel Kennedy brings his Hendrix project to Germany.
Remembering B.B. King
Legendary blues guitarist B.B. King has passed away at age 89. Here's a look at what made him so inspiring.
'King of Blues' B.B. King dies at 89
Legendary Blues guitarist B.B. King has died in Las Vegas at the age of 89, his attorney has confirmed.
A Berlin DJ mixes music and gender identities
Many think of Berlin as a safe haven for those who are different. The German capital has in fact become a draw for trans- and intersex people from around the world. But even in an open-minded city like Berlin being transgender isn't always easy. That's what Akua Grant - a bi-racial and transgender musician - has found out.
Berlin Phil fail
The job of principal conductor of the Berlin Phil is no longer a desirable one, saysDW's Rick Fulker.
#BerlinPhil
The Berlin Philharmonic didn't elect a new principal conductor, but they did entertain music fans.
Voice from heaven
It's a good thing French-Nigerian singer Omo Bello ditched her biology studies to launch a singing career.
Berlin Philharmonic fails to elect new chief conductor
Despite hours of voting and deliberations, the Berlin Philharmonic has failed to a elect their new maestro.
The 4th AIDS Gala in Bonn
Operatic melodies can encourage people to contribute to a cause
Flutist Egorkin on the Berlin Philharmonic
A DW interview with flutist Egor Egorkin, one of the 124 musicians who will elect Simon Rattle's successor on May 11.
Oper Gala: The stars speak out
Eleven international opera stars perform at Opera Gala of the AIDS Foundation in Bonn free of charge and told us why.
Lena's new album
The princess of pop has revamped her sound since winning Eurovision in 2010.
Ann Sophie @ ESC
Does Germany's newcomer stand a chance at Eurovision?
Arias against the scourge: the DREAM program
A benefit gala for the German AIDS Foundation: where will the proceeds go?
The perfect orchestra
The Berlin Phiharmonic is like a well oiled corporation, says filmmaker Thomas Grube.
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