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Norwegian singer Aurora joined forces with Chemical Brothers' Tom Rowlands to create Tomora, a surprise collaboration that lit up Coachella and celebrates 90s dance music. Their debut album "Come Closer" proves that cross-generational musical partnerships can create something fresh and joyful.
At 82 years old, legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz returned to his Russian homeland after six decades away, delivering one of the most emotional performances of his career. The 1986 concert bridged Cold War divides and topped Billboard charts for over a year.
A brass band founded in 1933 at St Vincent's High School in Pune, India, is thriving again after nearly disappearing. Students today play the same instruments their great-grandfathers used, keeping a precious musical tradition alive.
A Punjabi singer who stood outside clubs selling homemade CDs for $20 just became one of music's most unapologetic voices. Jasmine Sandlas refused to follow the industry's rules, and her rebellious sound rewrote them instead.
When Sylvester Stallone needed the perfect song for Rocky III, he took a chance on Chicago rockers Survivor. That collaboration created "Eye of the Tiger," the biggest hit of 1982 and proof that creative partnerships can launch careers into the stratosphere.
German researchers discovered that changing the colors of a concert hall can alter how audiences perceive the music they're hearing. This fascinating finding reveals how deeply our senses intertwine, opening new possibilities for enhancing live music experiences. --- ##
Professional musicians are sharing the secrets behind memorable lyrics that stick with us for years. TED-Ed's new video series pulls back the curtain on the creative process that turns ordinary words into extraordinary songs.
Rock legend Jeff Tweedy sang his own hit song at a family karaoke night in Mexico, and nobody in the crowd realized who he was. His wife says it was the perfect moment of fame without the fame part.
The Genesis founder and solo superstar who created the most-played music video of all time celebrates another year of inspiring creativity and activism. His groundbreaking "Sledgehammer" video opened doors for artists worldwide to turn music into visual art.