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9 things you should know about Apple Music

1.What is Apple Music? Unveiled at this year’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple Music is the company’s brand new and very own

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Elijah Blake takes centre stage with "Shadows & Diamonds"

Many songwriters have made entire careers writing for other performers. Only a few have emerged as stars in their own right after years of making

World

Enlightening education: inspiring projects for blind and visually impaired students

Blind and visually-impaired people have long had to overcome challenges in education, as they do in many aspects of life. The World Health

United Kingdom

John Lennon's lost guitar up for sale

A long-lost guitar belonging to John Lennon is to be put up for auction in America and is expected to fetch up to 800,000 dollars. The J-160E Gibson

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Watch: Brave Beatles fan plays guitar during brain surgery

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Songhoy Blues play Music in Exile

Songhoy Blues, a 4-piece band from Mali, have released their first album ‘Music in Exile’. The band formed when Islamic extremists banned music in

USA

Final farewell to B.B. King - with Lucille in attendance

The funeral of B.B. King has taken place in his hometown of Indianola, Mississippi, and not surprisingly the blues man was joined for his final

USA

Nevada officials set to launch murder probe into death of BB King

Officials in Navada are to launch a murder investigation into the death of legendary musician BB King. Two of his daughters claim the guitarist was

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The Maccabees launch single ahead of new album

After a three year break, The Maccabees are back with the first single from their upcoming album. Explaining the gap since their last record, the

Sweden

Sweden's winning Eurovision singer gets 'heroes' welcome

Swedish singer Mans Zelmerlow was given his own ‘heroes’ welcome when he returned to his home town of Lund as winner of Saturday’s Eurovision Song

Austria

Sweden wins Eurovision Song Contest with 'Heroes'

Sweden have won Eurovision for the sixth time thanks to Måns Zelmerlöw’s performance of Heroes. His passionate rendition, combined with the most

Austria

Sweden win Eurovision 2015 with 'Heroes'

Sweden have won Eurovision for the sixth time thanks to Måns Zelmerlöw’s performance of Heroes. His passionate rendition, combined with the most

Austria

Eurovision Song Contest set to celebrate its diamond jubilee in Vienna

Tuning up for a musical jamboree in Vienna. The city that gave the world the elegance of the Blue Danube waltz was reverberating to the sound of

USA

The Rolling Stones perform surprise show in Los Angeles

British veteran rockers The Rolling Stones have treated their fans to a surprise show in the US. The last minute performance was announced via

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Why is Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest?

Australia’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is a one-off event as part of celebrations for the competition’s 60th anniversary. The

Austria

Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Vienna with first semi-final

The Eurovision Song Contest has officially kicked-off in Vienna with the first semi-final. Sixteen acts pulled out all the stops to avoid

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Nuits Sonores music festival gets Lyon nights buzzing

“Voices from the Lake” an Italian duo made up of DJ/producers, Donato Dozzy and Neel, warmed up the dance floor with their hypnotic vibes at the

USA

B.B. King: The Thrill is Gone

The 89-year-old, who inspired generations of musicians, has died at his home in Las Vegas

Germany

Berlin Philharmonic in deadlock over Simon Rattle successor

Members of the Berlin Philharmonic have still not chosen a new chief conductor despite more than 11 hours of discussions. The prestigious orchestra

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Finnish punk rockers with Down's, Autism and Attitude enter Eurovision

Kari, Pertti, Sami and Toni will be representing Finland at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The quartet, whose members suffer from