What makes Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ so special?
The "Ode to Joy" from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is the official "Anthem of Europe." It's an anthem with a long history. Using the language of music, it stands for stated European values…
Tayla Parx leaves Ariana Grande’s studio for a second time to go solo
She's co-written some of the best breakup songs of all time. If you don't know her face, you almost certainly know the words she helped write for Ariana Grande that got her…
Masked mariachis serenade mothers in Panama
"We play in many homes where ladies look very much like my mother," says Rey Azteca while fighting back the tears. He recently lost his mother to Covid-19, and is part of…
Norwegian singer-songwriter Ane Brun releases powerful and moving back-to-back albums
With nearly two decades of music behind her, Norwegian singer-songwriter Ane Brun has made a name for herself the world over as a moving and passionate songwriter. This autumn, she's back with…
Drake hits out at Grammys for The Weeknd snub
Drake has hit out at the Grammy Awards, claiming what used to be "the highest form of recognition" may "no longer matter" to artists nowadays, after The Weeknd was overlooked in the…
Bilal Hassani: En route to pop superstardom
French Youtube star Bilal Hassani is fast becoming one of the country's most glamorous popstars. After taking part in the 2019 edition of the Eurovision song contest, he's just released his second…
Cardi B slams Wiz Khalifa for ‘pitting her against’ Nicki Minaj
Cardi B has blasted Wiz Khalifa for "pitting her against" her one-time enemy Nicki Minaj.…
Miley Cyrus is two weeks sober after relapse
Miley Cyrus is now “two weeks sober” after she “fell off” during quarantine, as she revealed she picked herself back up by exploring the reasons why she "fell off".…
Music show: American jazz trumpeter Hermon Mehari releases personal second album
France-based American jazz trumpeter Hermon Mehari has released a powerful second record called "A Change for the Dreamlike". Recorded in the French countryside during the first lockdown, it's more personal than his…
Music show: Katy J Pearson on making a debut comeback album
Katy J Pearson nearly gave up on music and songwriting after being burnt out by a major record label which had picked up the band she'd formed with her brother when she…
Lil Wayne in big trouble, Lil Wayne could face up to 10 years in prison
Lil Wayne could face up to 10 years in prison after being charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.…