Music
US band’s musicians safe in Paris attack, crew member confirmed dead
November 15, 2015
US band’s musicians safe in Paris attack, crew member confirmed dead
All the musicians performing with the California-based rock band Eagles of Death Metal emerged unharmed from the lethal terror attack…
Adele’s ’21’ deemed Billboard’s greatest album of all time
November 14, 2015
Adele’s ’21’ deemed Billboard’s greatest album of all time
Adele's Grammy-winning 2011 release "21" was deemed by Billboard magazine the greatest album of all time based on chart position…
Young jazz guitarist wins fans – and benefactors – in Madrid
November 14, 2015
Young jazz guitarist wins fans – and benefactors – in Madrid
If you're a guitar aficionado visiting the Headbanger Rare Guitar shop in Madrid, Spain, you're likely to find a teenager…
My concert in Sharm el-Sheikh is for the protection of Egypt’s dignity: Mohamed Mounir
November 12, 2015
My concert in Sharm el-Sheikh is for the protection of Egypt’s dignity: Mohamed Mounir
Pop singer Mohamed Mounir said he will give a concert in Sharm el-Sheikh on November 20 as part of an…
Andy White, ‘fifth Beatle’ from first hit, dies at 85
November 12, 2015
Andy White, ‘fifth Beatle’ from first hit, dies at 85
Andy White, a session musician who played drums on the first Beatles hit but spent his life on the edges…
British band Busted reunite 11 years after breakup
November 11, 2015
British band Busted reunite 11 years after breakup
British pop punk band Busted announced a reunion tour on Tuesday, nearly 11 years after Charlie Simpson left the group…
Will Smith to return to rap with tour
November 9, 2015
Will Smith to return to rap with tour
Will Smith, one of the first mainstream rappers who has since become an Oscar-nominated actor, is returning to music with…
The story of a blind oboe player
November 9, 2015
The story of a blind oboe player
Hajja Zeinab, 55, is a blind oboe player with the al-Nour wal Amal (Light and Hope) orchestra. She has been playing…
Sam Smith, on year off, just can’t stop working
November 9, 2015
Sam Smith, on year off, just can’t stop working
British soul singer sensation Sam Smith desperately wants to take a year off. But he just can't stop working on…
Marcel Khalife to perform at Arab Music Festival closing ceremony
November 9, 2015
Marcel Khalife to perform at Arab Music Festival closing ceremony
Lebanese composer, singer and oud player Marcel Khalife has said he will be performing during the closing ceremony of the…