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A new copyright law in South Africa promises to protect musicians from organizations that have allegedly withheld millions in royalties. The bill includes jail time and major fines for music societies that don't pay artists what they're owed.
A fully independent symphony orchestra of 60 musicians performs professional-level concerts in Lake Chapala, Mexico, surviving entirely on ticket sales and local donations without any government funding. The ensemble blends retired professionals and career musicians, drawing 300+ listeners per show in a town of just 10,000 foreign residents.
Spotify just made it easier to know which artists are real people, not AI. The new green checkmark badge helps listeners find authentic human musicians as synthetic tracks flood streaming platforms.
Despite decades of political tension between their countries, musicians from Iran and Israel are creating beautiful music together in Berlin. Sistanagila proves that cultural bridges can exist even when governments clash.
Scientists in Italy discovered that violinists wearing lightweight robotic exoskeletons actually improved their timing and coordination with fellow musicians. The technology could soon help stroke patients and others relearn movement through therapist-guided rehabilitation.
Today is Bandcamp Friday, when every dollar you spend on music goes straight to the artists who made it. The monthly tradition started in 2020 to help musicians who lost touring income during the pandemic.
Ten talented young musicians in Santa Barbara just won scholarship awards totaling $21,000 to fuel their dreams of professional performance careers. Some winners are now studying with teachers who once competed for the same prizes, creating a beautiful cycle of mentorship.
New technology could track when AI systems use musicians' work and pay them every time, not just once. The approach aims to protect artists while helping AI companies work ethically with creative talent.
Iranian musician Ali Ghamsari is using his art to make a powerful statement, performing outside a major power station threatened by U.S. strikes. His peaceful protest highlights the human cost of targeting civilian infrastructure.
When a nonprofit had no budget for an original song, a team of local musicians donated their time, talents, and studio to make it happen. Their kindness became the perfect soundtrack to Communitas Supportive Care Society's annual theme.
When 60,000 years of Indigenous culture meets classical music tradition, something remarkable happens. Five Australian First Nations musicians are transforming the classical music world by weaving their ancestral knowledge into orchestral performances.
Two teenage kuduro musicians are in stable condition and receiving expert care at a Lubango hospital after a serious car accident injured 11 people. Despite broken bones requiring surgery, both young performers are expected to recover fully thanks to quick medical response.
After cancer surgery took most of his teeth, a beloved El Paso musician grew a mustache to hide his smile and stopped going out. Now his community has given him something priceless: his confidence back.
Five transgender musicians from India's Jogappa community will perform their devotional music at a major Pune festival for the first time, sharing centuries-old traditions that blend spirituality with powerful storytelling. The February 28 concert marks a growing recognition of their art and identity.
A ghatam player discovered her traditional Indian percussion instrument became her lifeline through COVID recovery. Her new book celebrates how an ancient clay pot transformed her body, mind, and music.
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When musician Lachi woke up unable to see, she turned an unlikely corner-side catcaller into her guide through East Harlem. Her new book celebrates disability culture with humor and heart.
Window shutters opened across a Paris street to reveal 30 musicians performing an epic flash mob version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" that's been viewed over 600 million times. The surprise performance celebrated the song's 50th anniversary and reminded the world how music brings strangers together.
Over 1,200 musicians spanning three generations just set a Guinness World Record for the largest reed ensemble in Hong Kong, proving that tradition and harmony can bring a community together. From professional soloists to 11-year-old students, they filled a mega sports park with the sound of Chinese sheng, bagpipes, and harmonicas.
When his wife lost her attorney job, a musician did what he does best: wrote her a funny, heartfelt song asking someone to hire her. The video went viral with 1.5 million views and led to real job opportunities.
Australian artist Gordi rewrote a song she co-created with her partner Alex Lahey, transforming it into her stunning new single "High Line." The creative collaboration shows how two musicians navigate their relationship and careers without jealousy.
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