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Cheltenham Music Festival: Reimagining classic music

Euronews Culture spoke to George Parris, the founder and conductor of The Carice Singers on why the upcoming Cheltenham Music Festival is the most exciting place to see classical music this summer.

07/07/2023

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And the biggest song of 2023 (so far) is...

We’re halfway through the year and the results are in: Miley Cyrus's 'Flowers' is the biggest single of the year to date, and the Top 5 best–selling songs of the year are, for the first time in chart history, all by female artists.

07/07/2023

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Cultural Digest: Don't miss these events in Europe this week

From Tall Ships to the new Mission Impossible film, there's plenty to see and do around the continent this week.

07/07/2023

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Aretha Franklin's sons battle over handwritten wills in upcoming trial

Five years after the death of Aretha Franklin, the final wishes of the music superstar are still unsettled. Thus begins a unique trial, a tale of two wills.

07/07/2023

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Portugal bans loud music on its beaches with fines of up €36,000

Want peace and quiet while you sunbathe? This European country promises sun, sea and silence.

06/07/2023

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Culture Re-View: On this day in 1957, Lennon met McCartney

6 July 1957: When Lennon met McCartney

06/07/2023

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MF DOOM’s widow accuses UK hospital of negligence in husband's death

The iconic masked rapper MF DOOM’s cause of death has been revealed, nearly three years after he passed away.

05/07/2023

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Rihanna sets a new record with a billion streams on Spotify

The singer achieved the milestone without releasing a new studio album in over seven years.

05/07/2023

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Nick Cave addresses controversy: ‘I’m not a misogynist'

"I'm not personally a misogynist. I don't have those inclinations, but I liked to write songs that were violent in those days.”

05/07/2023

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Surviving Glastonbury: Two baby owls rescued at Guns N' Roses gig

Two little owls are being cared for by a rescue centre after being discovered under the Pyramid Stage during Glastonbury Festival. Everyone’s hoping the Guns ‘N’ Roses set didn’t traumatise them too badly.

05/07/2023

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Festival boss fights UK on attempt to stop drug testing

A music festival creator and government advisor has threatened legal action against the UK’s Home Office decision to require festivals have a licence for on-site drug testing.

04/07/2023

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Culture Re-View: The Beatles accused of snubbing Imelda Marcos

On this day in 1966, the Fab Four inadvertantly snubbed the wife of the Philippines' president, causing outrage across the Asian nation.

04/07/2023

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Madonna out of ICU after serious illness postpones tour

"Family was preparing for the worst" Madonna is out of ICU after being hospitalised with a "serious bacterial infection", forcing her to postpone her upcoming Celebration tour.

29/06/2023

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An ancient theatre in Türkiye has reopened after 1,700 years

The ancient theatre of Laodicea, built during the Hellenistic period, has been restored for a once-in-a-millennium concert

27/06/2023

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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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Protégés receiving guidance from visionary artists

Since its inception, this remarkable mentoring initiative has cultivated an extensive community of artists, cutting across generations, cultures, and disciplines worldwide

22/06/2023

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The UK's largest festival, Glastonbury, has officially begun

The UK's biggest musical festival opens its doors as doubts remain over whether headliners Arctic Monkeys will perform on Friday

22/06/2023

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Five unique European music traditions you may not know about

From Slovakian bagpipes to poetic duelling in Cyrpus, Europe has a lot of enchanting musical traditions. #WorldMusicDay.

21/06/2023

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Will Arctic Monkeys not play Glastonbury?

Is the Arctic Monkeys’ headline set at this weekend’s Glastonbury Festival in jeopardy?

20/06/2023

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Robbie Williams stops show suddenly due to Long Covid

Robbie Williams brought a headline set at Pinkpop festival in the Netherlands to a halt, saying he was struggling with Long Covid.

20/06/2023