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African music streaming platform Josplay just secured a major partnership with Sony Music Entertainment, bringing thousands of tracks from legendary African artists to listeners worldwide. The deal celebrates African music as "a world of music," not just a genre subset.
A groundbreaking new report reveals Black music has contributed $24.5 billion to the UK music industry over 30 years, accounting for 80% of the market. The landmark study calls for better support and representation to match this enormous economic and cultural impact.
On June 21, all of France transforms into a massive free music festival celebrating every genre from jazz to electronic. The 45th annual Fête de la Musique draws music lovers worldwide as streets, parks, and squares fill with performances.
For four decades, visually impaired children across Australia have learned braille music at a camp that's launching musical careers and building lifelong friendships. What started as one couple's mission to make music accessible has helped hundreds of young people find their voice.
After two decades apart, legendary Tuareg musicians reunited in Algeria to record an album celebrating their culture and bringing together three generations of artists. Despite displacement from their homeland, the band is using music to preserve traditions and inspire young women to reclaim musical heritage.
A groundbreaking report reveals Black Music contributes £24.5 billion to Britain's music industry over 30 years, yet creators still face a 20% pay gap. New data maps 138 genres rooted in Black culture and calls for equity reforms.
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A stunning new exhibition at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art reveals how cultures worldwide have shaped musical instruments to mirror the human form for thousands of years. From ancient Egyptian hand-shaped clappers to Prince's iconic guitar, the show celebrates music as fundamental to human identity.
A groundbreaking documentary premiering on International Women's Day shines a spotlight on the pioneering women who shaped Nigeria's vibrant Fuji music industry. The film reveals decades of untold stories, from record label founders to the cultural keepers whose contributions made the genre thrive.
Aotearoa hip hop pioneer Che Fu will be inducted into New Zealand's Music Hall of Fame this May, celebrating a groundbreaking career that brought conscious hip hop into the mainstream. The artist who gave us "Chains" and "Misty Frequencies" blazed a trail by weaving Māori and Pasifika culture into music that defined a generation. ---
French indie band Papooz is marking a decade of music with their newest release, bringing together their favorite collaborators for a sun-soaked celebration. The album "Papooz and Friends" showcases the power of creative partnerships and lasting musical friendships.
Africa's premier music industry gathering returns to Johannesburg on May 22 with a groundbreaking focus on artificial intelligence and creator empowerment. The sixth annual conference brings together global music leaders to explore how technology can amplify African artists' voices worldwide. ---
Celebrity Hitz TV and the University of Minnesota are creating the Midwest's first major music industry conference to help regional artists break into global markets. The April 2027 event will connect talented local musicians with the tools and networks they need to succeed.
Okyeame Kwame is celebrating his 50th birthday by building a pediatric emergency center at Manhyia District Hospital in Kumasi. The music icon will host a star-studded concert to fund the project that could save countless young lives.
A century after his birth, Miles Davis remains one of jazz's most transformative artists, reinventing his sound decade after decade. Radio stations and music lovers worldwide are celebrating the trumpeter's revolutionary legacy with special programming and tributes.
Bruce Springsteen is opening a 30,000 square-foot center dedicated to American music history at Monmouth University in New Jersey this June. The grand opening features two nights of concerts celebrating America's 250th birthday with performances from Jon Bon Jovi, Jackson Browne, Kenny Chesney, and more.
Electronic music festival Cercle partnered with the European Space Agency to create a three-day celebration where 20,000 daily attendees experienced DJ sets among rockets and learned about Mars exploration. An astronaut opened the festival live from the International Space Station.
Taylor Swift is giving all streaming royalties from her "Elizabeth Taylor" music video to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. The heartfelt tribute honors the legendary actress who became the first major celebrity to champion HIV and AIDS awareness.
Thousands filled the streets of Saltpond, Ghana, to celebrate the life of legendary musician Ebo Taylor through a community health walk that brought together generations. The annual event, organized by local philanthropist James Korsah-Brown, transformed into a moving tribute to the 90-year-old highlife artist who shaped Ghanaian music for over six decades.
Ocala is throwing a citywide family reunion for Juneteenth, complete with comedy, banjo music, and a powerful message about freedom. The free celebration invites everyone to learn, laugh, and celebrate together.
Grammy winner Nile Rodgers just inaugurated a state-of-the-art music center at a Dubai school, giving students access to professional-grade studios and industry connections. The new facility blends classical training with modern music technology to prepare the next generation of creative professionals.
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