Developing intricate and pleasing beats using an array of African instruments, which inspire lively traditional dance routines, has essentially turned into a daily practice for participants in the Basa Dance Ensemble. Since 2015, they have been active in Ghana and throughout the sub-region, and their determination has only grown stronger …
adminjagoan Jazz Unites: Empowering Youth and Education Across Africa
Katherine McVicker, who founded and directs Music Works International and co-founded Arts Connect Africa (ACA), has worked alongside her team at previous events. /Handout This week, as the globe celebrated International Jazz Day, attention was drawn to jazz’s ability to bring people together, spark inspiration, and advocate for peace ideals—particularly …
Festival of Sound, Spirit, and Tales: An International Edition
Kathmandu, May 2 – The KatJazz International Music Festival is a tribute to melodies, ethos, and narratives, deeply embedded in Nepal yet echoing across distant lands. Every year, the festival gathers artists, students, and audiences to delve into the intersections of jazz, modern music, and the musical traditions that influence …
Thai Youth Orchestra Set to Conquer Challenging Repertoire in International Showcase
Two Silpathorn Award artists will be performing with the Thai Youth Orchestra (TYO) during “Thai Youth and Legends”, at the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Sunday, at 2pm. This historic performance features renowned pianist Nat Yontararak, who holds distinctions as both a Steinway and Silpathorn artist, …
Stars Clash With RSAU Over Royalty Dispute
The Rwandan Society of Authors (RSAU) on April 25 distributed over Rwf25 million in royalties to both local and international artistes, in celebration of World Intellectual Property Day, observed annually on April 26. This marked the fourth royalties distribution by RSAU since the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) approved a royalty …
Armenian Virtuoso Haik Kazazazyan Claims Top Honor at Inaugural Classic Violin Olympus Competition in Dubai
Armenian maestro Haik Kazazyan has been declared the champion of the first-ever Classic Violin Olympus held in Dubai. Kazazyan triumphed after a gruelling six rounds at Dubai’s Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, scooping €200,000 in cash and a Stradivari-model violin handcrafted by renowned Italian luthier Fabio Piagentini. The 42-year-old clinched the championship …
First-Time Honor: Violin Maestro L Subramaniam Expresses Gratitude for Prestigious Padma Vibhushan Award
New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): The esteemed violin virtuoso Lakshminarayana Subramaniam conveyed his deep appreciation to the Indian government for acknowledging his contributions and bestowing upon him the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award. On Monday, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma award upon Subramaniam during an esteemed ceremony conducted at …
Born on April 28: Kim Gordon, Sonic Youth’s Feminist Icon of American Alternative Rock
Born in Rochester, New York in 1953, she has often maintained that women are “natural anarchists”. While studying at the School of Fine Arts, she developed a stronger interest in lesser-known provocateurs of contemporary art rather than in established figures. Kim Gordon She has consistently opted to venture into less …
Davido Crowned Best Digital Artist at the 17th Headies Awards
The acclaimed Afrobeat artist David Adeleke, who goes by the stage name Davido, was honored with the Best Digital Artiste of the Year award at the 17th edition of the Headies Awards. A fitting crown, given his remarkable impact across various streaming services and digital realms. Davido’s collaborative track, “Ogechi …
Kathmandu Youth Orchestra Bridges Cultures in Spring Concert: An International Edition
Kathmandu, April 28 – On Saturday, the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Kamalpokhari became a hub of melody during the second installment of the ‘Spring Concert’, organized by the Kathmandu Youth Orchestra. The festivities commenced with an opening ceremony conducted by Nhuchhe Bahadur Dangol, a dedicated music teacher, …