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Culture Re-View: 54 years of Woodstock

On this day in 1969, arguably the most legendary music festival of all time kicked off, catching the attention of those looking for an escape from a tumultuous world.

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“Godfather Of Black Music” Clarence Avant dies aged 92

“Everyone in this business has been by Clarence’s desk, if they’re smart.”

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New York celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with star-studded concert

What started as a niche movement in New York in the early 1970s is now the world’s biggest genre of music and permeates almost every aspect of modern music and pop culture.

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First European Taylor Swift university course to launch in Belgium

A European first... Even if the US already has been using Taylor Swift’s songbook as a springboard to delve into classic literature...

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50 Years of hip-hop: A chronological look at the essential records

Looking back at 50 years of hip-hop through the genre's most essential records.

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Sziget Festival 2023: Hungary's island party gets underway

The six-day festival near Budapest draws acts from around the world.

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The 1975 ordered to pay €2.3 million or face legal action

The organizers of the Good Vibes Festival are giving the British band until 14 August to pay damages for alleged breach of contract.

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How a parody Eurodance song became the viral TikTok hit of the summer

The satirical Eurodance song has gone viral on TikTok song and has captured the imagination of the internet. Why - and are you team blonde or brunette?

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Culture Re-View: Happy 50th Birthday to Hip-Hop!

It’s been 50 years since hip-hop was born.

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Mick Jagger and Keith Richards immortalised in bronze

Sympathy For The Statues.

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Robbie Robertson, guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies aged 80

Robertson worked extensively with Bob Dylan and director Martin Scorsese, working as composer, music supervisor, and music producer.

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Sixto Rodriguez: 'Searching for Sugar Man' singer dies aged 81

RIP Sixto Rodriguez, who made an unlikely late-career resurgence through bootlegs, reissues, and an Oscar-winning documentary.

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Travis Scott concert in Rome leaves dozens injured

The US hip-hop sensation’s show at the Italian capital’s ancient Circus Maximus caused a ruckus, with approximately 60 people needing medical treatment.

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Sziget Festival 2023: The seven acts you don't want to miss

It’s one of Hungary’s biggest cultural events, and this year's festival line-up is looking mighty impressive. Here are the seven acts you don't want to miss.

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Taylor Swift and SZA lead 2023 MTV Video Music Award nominations

Taylor Swift leads the pack, followed by SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj.

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Tory Lanez gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

Rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Los Angeles court for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.

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Photographer Maï Lucas documents the start of hip-hop in Paris

"Hip-hop allowed us to find each other and create together." Mai Lucas' photographs show how hip-hop became the voice of France's multicultural youth.

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Watch: Fans gather to remember Sinéad O'Connor in Ireland

Some people left handwritten notes outside her former home, thanking her for sharing her voice and her music.

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Watch: Indonesia breaks world record for largest angklung performance

As a pre-ceremony event for the 78th Anniversary of Indonesia's independence, 15110 angklung players gathered to break an incredible world record.

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Cha-Cha Slide creator DJ Casper dies aged 58 after battle with cancer

No party, wedding or birthday is complete without Mr C The Slide Man's iconic dance hit "Cha Cha Slide".