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Windcraft Festival: the musical feast that celebrates wind instruments

Bands from across the world and famous artists presented their work in the Katydata village in Nicosia, Cyprus.

04/08/2025

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Artists revolt against Spotify over CEO’s investment in AI warfare

Several artists, including King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Deerhoof, and Xiu Xiu, are pulling their music from Spotify in protest of CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in an AI-powered military tech firm.

30/07/2025

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Dua Lipa wins legal battle in copyright battle over ‘Levitating’

This victory marks Dua Lipa's second successful defence against copyright claims over "Levitating". However, one lawsuit is still pending.

28/03/2025

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Jeff Beck’s iconic guitars fetch nearly €10 million at UK auction

Over 120 guitars, amps, and pedals from rock legend Jeff Beck's career have been auctioned, surpassing the pre-sale estimate by more than eight times.

23/01/2025

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Why independent record stores are struggling despite the vinyl revival

Despite the growing demand for vinyl, many independent music stores across Europe are closing due to rising rent prices and the impact of tourism.

25/10/2024

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Miley Cyrus is being sued for allegedly copying a Bruno Mars song

The lawsuit claims that her Grammy-winning hit copies lyrical and melodic elements from Bruno Mars' 2013 song 'When I Was Your Man'.

17/09/2024

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Brussels Design September, mind-melting body horror 'The Substance', wine in Budapest and 'Emily in Paris' - here's what to look out for in Europe this week.

13/09/2024

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Beyoncé is first Black woman to top Country Album charts

Beyoncé has made history as the first Black woman to ever top Billboard’s Top Country album charts with her #1 album ‘Cowboy Carter’.

10/04/2024

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Beyoncé's country album 'Cowboy Carter': Euronews Culture's verdict

Queen B's 8th album has dropped - and two members of the Euronews Culture team share their verdict.

29/03/2024

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Beyoncé is back with 'Cowboy Carter' - and her longest tracklist yet

Queen B's 8th album drops tomorrow - and we now know the tracklist. Here's everything you need to know.

28/03/2024

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Here's everything we know about Beyoncé's upcoming 'Act II' album

The megastar unveiled her follow up to 2022's "Renaissance" through an unexpected Super Bowl commercial - and now, we have a release date.

12/02/2024

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Rated and Ranked! The best European albums of the 21st century

We can sense the nods of agreement and hear the rumbling of discontent, but Euronews Culture stands by its much fought over selection. How many have you listened to? Do let us know your choices @euronewsculture #euronewsculture

27/06/2023

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Kylie Minogue seals pop comeback as 'Padam Padam's becomes record hit

The catchy bop is topping charts worldwide and introducing Gen Z to the musical icon thanks to the track's TikTok popularity

03/06/2023

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'Kyiv Eternal': Ukrainian artist preserves city's sound in new album

"It’s a way of remembering the city. It's also about hope for our future." Heinali's new album features field recordings from Kyiv before the war.

24/02/2023

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Jean-Michel Jarre releases his 22nd album, ‘Oxymore’

Jean-Michel Jarre, the septuagenarian electronic music pioneer who’s sold over 85 million records, is back.

27/10/2022

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Inside the world's first living musical instrument

Mikeal Hwang is a biologist and musician whose work explores the intersection of science and art. For his latest project, he has created one of the world's first live instruments using live yeast cells...

19/08/2022