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Queen singer Freddie Mercury's private possessions go to auction

Fancy owning one of Freddie Mercury's guitars? Here's your chance. All you need is a spare €100k.

26/04/2023

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US singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte dies aged 96

Harry Belafonte, who stormed the pop charts and smashed racial barriers in the 1950s with his highly personal brand of folk music, and who went on to become a major force in the civil rights movement, died on Tuesday at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He was 96.

25/04/2023

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Europe's best music festivals you might not have heard of

Missed out on tickets to Glastonbury or Coachella? No worries, here are some of the best music festivals across Europe you might not have heard with plenty of tickets left.

22/04/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Nina Simone died on this day 20 years ago. Here are some of the best quotes from one of music's legends.

21/04/2023

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How TikTok became an essential platform for musicians

The new Ed Sheeran single spent six days available exclusively to TikTok users before its actual release. As the platform comes under increased scrutiny, why is it more essential than ever for musicians?

20/04/2023

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Nick Cave: “Highly problematic” art can be enjoyable

Nick Cave has shared his views on how “highly problematic” art can be enjoyable and the growing dangers of AI

18/04/2023

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How do you make your movie marketing better? Just add the Beastie Boys

Even if you're suffering from superhero fatigue, there's always one tried and tested rule: a Beastie Boys song makes everything more exciting. We explore this marketing cheat code...

18/04/2023

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Acclaimed American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal dies aged 92

American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal has died aged 92 - his work has influenced many of the greats, including Miles Davis, who once said: "All my inspiration comes from Ahmad Jamal."

17/04/2023

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Core blimey! Euronews Culture's glossary to Gen Z's 'cores'

Cottagecore, Normcore, Zombiecore... Confused? Then you need Euronews Culture's comprehensive A - Z glossary of Gen Z's favourite 'cores' - and the often bizarre reasons behind their existence...

16/04/2023

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Turkish psychedelia, funk and grooves: Elektro Hafiz head for Brussels

Roma clarinettist Ramazan Sesler and electro band Elektro Hafiz: the musicians linking Brussels and Istanbul

15/04/2023

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These are TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023

TIME Magazine has announced their Top 100 Most Influential People of 2023, including Jennifer Coolidge, Doja Cat, Michael B. Jordan and Salman Rushdie.

14/04/2023

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The Taylor Swift / Joe Alwyn breakup: The ultimate heartbreak playlist

Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn may have broken up, but before you despair, heartbreak is manageable with Euronews Culture's ultimate heartbreak playlist

13/04/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Happy anniversary of Sonny Bono (of Sonny & Cher), getting elected as mayor of Palm Springs, California!

12/04/2023

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Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter goes classic for first solo album

Former Daft Punk member Thomas Bangalter has released his first solo album – and it’s quite the musical pivot. We give our verdict…

11/04/2023

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Rap star Coolio died of fentanyl overdose according to coroner

'Gangsta’s Paradise' rapper Coolio suffered an accidental death from the effects of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine last year, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.

07/04/2023

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Apple Music Classical shows Spotify's weakness for the genre

Think Spotify is perfect? The launch of Apple Music Classical has shown all the ways the biggest music streamer is lagging behind.

07/04/2023

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Bowie's lightning bolt: New exhibition on rock's most iconic image

Watch that man! Name a more iconic duo than David Bowie and lightning bolts. This new London exhibition traces the story of the famous album cover behind 'Aladdin Sane'.

06/04/2023

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Stromae cancels sold-out shows over health issues

Belgian pop star Stromae has announced the cancellation of 14 sold-out European tour dates due to health reasons.

05/04/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

On the anniversary of his death, we remind ourselves of the best songs Nirvana's Kurt Cobain wrote.

05/04/2023

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How has BTS' Jimin made music history?

K-pop supergroup's star continues to rise despite their hiatus, with Jimin's hit single 'Like Crazy' coming in at number one in the US' Billboard Hot 100 list

04/04/2023