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Pitch perfect? 3D-printed violin on show at electronics extravaganza

France-based Laurent Bernadac shows off a rare instrument – a 3D printed violin.

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Sixties rock band The Doors mark 50th anniversary in Los Angeles

A musical memory from the sixties thanks to the iconic rock band The Doors.

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An Art Deco sensory feast in 360 degrees

We bring you 360 degree footage from Lyon, France where a painting of a mystery woman is brought to life with the haunting melody of a 16th century theorbo

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Janet Jackson gives birth to a baby boy at the age of 50

Singer Janet Jackson has given birth to her first child at the age of 50.

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George Michael: Cause of death may not be known for weeks

Further tests are needed to establish the cause of singer George Michael’s death after a post-mortem examination was ‘inconclusive’.

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"Cinderella" opera written by 11-year-old Briton takes Vienna by storm

Alma Deutscher, 11, has just performed her own opera, "Cinderella", in Vienna to great acclaim.

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George Michael - the Good Samaritan

So much of his life was public.

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Pop world pays tribute to superstar George Michael

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George Michael wows crowds at 2011 concert in Prague

In August 2011, pop superstar George Michael performed at Prague’s State Opera House with a nine-piece band and the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.

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Galaxy of musical stars take their final bows in 2016

This article takes a brief look at 11 of the leading musicians who died this year David Bowie 8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016 British icon Bowie made a towering contribution to popular culture for f

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Death of George Michael sparks worldwide reaction

The overnight surprise death of singer George Michael has sparked emotional reaction around the world.

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Music legend George Michael dies aged 53

Singer George Michael has died aged 53, his publicist has announced.

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Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt dies aged 68

Tributes are being paid to Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt who has died in Spain at the age of 68.

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In memoriam - actors, writers and musicians whose muse was silenced in 2016

From actors and writers to musicians, the close of the year is a time to remember those who inspired and challenged us but whose muse has been silenced.

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Progressive rock icon Greg Lake dies

Greg Lake – the singer and bass player for British 1970s progressive rock groups Emerson, Lake and Palmer, and King Crimson – has died aged 69.

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Mick Jagger - a dad again at 73!

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has become a father for the eighth time – at the age of 73.

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Puccini's original 'Madame Butterfly' returns to La Scala

Milan’s La Scala opera house has opened its new season with the original more brutal version of Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly”.

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The Rolling Stones are back with the album "Blue & Lonesome"

The Rolling Stones are back with their first album in 11 years.

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Singer John Legend releases "Darkness and Light" his first album in three years

“Darkness and Light” is the fifth studio album by American singer John Legend.

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"Sit Still, Look Pretty" - a call to young women from singer Daya

2016 has been a good year for the up-and-coming pop star Daya.