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Uzeyir Hajibeyli festival celebrates a lasting musical legacy

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

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Macron dances to ‘Hakuna Matata’ during welcome ceremony in Kenya

French President Emmanuel Macron was welcomed with music, dancing and performances in Nairobi ahead of the Africa-France summit.

Voices from Central Asia

How a Kazakh duo is modernising a traditional instrument

In partnership with MDQ

The “Temirlan & Yernat” duo is bringing the Kazakh traditional instrument, the dombra, to global audiences, proving this ancient instrument can thrive far beyond the steppe.

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Preserving Karabakh’s musical heritage

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Karabakh’s music traditions combine performance, storytelling and improvisation, preserving cultural heritage across generations.

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Chad’s Saharan cultures festival brings together desert nations

Chad hosts the sixth International Saharan Cultures Festival in Amdjarass, uniting artists from across the Sahara to celebrate shared heritage.

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Modern Nomads

An ancient Kazakh puppet tradition reborn

In partnership with MDQ

A centuries-old Kazakh puppet tradition is finding new life on global stages, in classrooms, and even through 3D printing.

Silk Road Adventures

Uzbekistan’s intangible heritage of music and dance lives on

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

From the desert winds of Karakalpakstan to the courtyards of Andijan, Uzbekistan’s music and dance heritage remains a living language of culture and memory.

Culture news

Swiss seeking UNESCO recognition for yodeling

Yodel–ay-HEEE–Oooo... Switzerland's government has put forward yodeling as a candidate for UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage.

Destinations

Tunes of Türkiye: the country’s most iconic traditional sounds

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye’s rich musical traditions reflect its diverse cultures, regions, and history.

Cult

Art as a voice for Sudan’s unseen struggles

In partnership with Media City

Seeing Sudan: Politics Through Art" at Georgetown University in Qatar showcases the resilience and creativity of Sudanese people. Artists like Alsarah, Khalid Albaih, and Omer Al Tijani highlight how art preserves cultural identity and raises awareness of Sudan's struggles amidst conflict.

Voices from Central Asia

Kazakh musician Layla Tazhibayeva reimagines traditional kobyz

In partnership with MDQ

Renowned Kazakh musician Layla Tazhibayeva is reshaping the future of classical music in her country through her mastery of the kobyz, or Kazakh violin.

Culture news

In Pictures: Eagles and horseback stunts at Kyrgyzstan's Salbuurun

The Salbuurun Festival on Lake Issyk-Kul brings together Kyrgyzstan’s finest hunters, performers and craftspeople in a vivid celebration of nomadic culture.

Culture news

Windcraft Festival: the musical feast that celebrates wind instruments

Bands from across the world and famous artists presented their work in the Katydata village in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Culture Series

Azerbaijani vocalist channels ancient sounds into global expression

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijani singer Alim Qasimov reflects on his roots, artistry, and how traditional mugham carries emotion and meaning far beyond borders.

Culture news

Swada x Niczos: Discover the new twist to traditional Slavic music

At the crossroads traditional music, electronic beats and a language that is still only spoken in villages, Swada x Niczos is bringing Slavic folk traditions into the present day.

Modern Nomads

Kazakh artists blend ancient nomadic sounds with contemporary styles

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet Kazakh musicians who are fusing ancient traditions with modern genres, captivating global audiences and breathing new life into the country's rich cultural heritage.

Modern Nomads

Meet Kazakhstan’s artists reviving tradition through modern music

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet kui-pop pioneer Aktoty Bolshova and electronic music trailblazer Nazira Kassenova in Almaty to find out how they are fusing Kazakh heritage with modern sounds to inspire new global audiences.