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GospelTok: the TikTok religious communities listening to gospel

One of the latest trends on TikTok is people falling in love with gospel music. The Black religious traditional music is creating a spiritual space for people away from bricks and mortar churches.

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Russian pop diva who denounced war says she is in Israel

Russian pop diva who denounced war says she is in Israel

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Hammer goes down on the bollocks: Sex Pistols art goes on sale

It’s anarchy in the UK. Well, at Sotheby’s at least.

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Liz Truss v. M People: when musicians fight politicians

Liz Truss isn't the first politician to use a band's song without their permission. Here are some notable times bands fought back.

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The Beatles 'Love Me Do' at 60: why is it still so unique?

It was the debut single of the band who would go on to change everything. The Beatles made their first impression on an impressionable world with the wonderful 'Love Me Do'.

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James Bond turns 60: Which is the best Bond song?

James Bond turns 60 today, as the release of the first Bond film, Dr No, hit the screens on 5 October 1962. This also marks 60 years of Bond original theme songs, with each film’s signature tune proving to be an endearing part of 007’s cultural legacy.

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Queen of Country music Loretta Lynn dies aged 90

Loretta Lynn was a fearless artist and one of the most celebrated stars in US country, scoring 24 n°1 singles and selling 45 million singles. She was also the most awarded lady in country music history.

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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Moonage Daydream'

On release this month after its premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival is 'Moonage Daydream', the first documentary sanctioned by David Bowie’s estate. And it’s quite the multi-sensory ride.

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Meet the DJs who ditched city life to become organic farmers

Carmina is from the big city where she worked in international trade. But one day she decided to give it all up for the rural life: running an organic farm.

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'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper Coolio dies at age 59

RIP Coolio, the rapper behind 'Gangsta's Paradise', who has died at the age of 59. Did you know he was also an actor and a chef?

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Eurovision 2023: final host cities revealed - Glasgow or Liverpool?

Eurovision 2023: it's either Liverpool or Glasgow... What's your pick?

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What's it like to be an Elvis impersonator?

Euronews Culture spoke to the King from Beijing, ShElvis and Jason Dale about what life is like as an impersonator of the King of Rock and Roll.

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From the old to the new: remembering jazz giant Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, the influential tenor saxophonist revered in the jazz world for the spirituality of his work, has died aged 81

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Rihanna heading to the Super Bowl - why the fuss?

Rihanna to headline next Super Bowl halftime show - what has she been up to since 2016 and what's the big deal with headlining the Super Bowl?

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Qatar's dynamic new multicultural music scene

In partnership with Media City

Qatar’s diverse music scene is attracting international musicians and award-winning producers, drawn to the region by its rich musical heritage and the state of the art music facilities of the Doha-based Katara Studios.

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Ars Electronica 2022: Laurie Anderson honoured with special award

Ars Electronica 2022 recognised New York-based artist Laurie Anderson as a “Visionary Pioneer of Media Art” over the weekend. We thought we'd take a look at her influence in the field of electronic music and art.

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R Kelly convicted of child pornography charges

More disgrace for the singer who was once top of the pop charts as a Chicago court finds him guilty of accusations stemming from a 2008 child pornography case.

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Three arrested for PnB Rock's murder: is there a fourth suspect?

PnB Rock was shot dead in a Los Angeles restaurant not long after his location was revealed in a social media post. The latest killing in a growing trend of stars being targeted in the west coast city.

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Leenalchi, the new K-pop band to hit the UK's shores

Leenalchi make their UK debut as part of an exciting Korean cultural festival in London this month.

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The artists the Queen liked, and the one she didn't

Over her lifetime, Queen Elizabeth II witnessed potentially the greatest shift in artistic tastes to happen across a century.