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A music promoter bought a damaged vinyl record for four dollars at a thrift store and spent a decade tracking down the band and releasing their lost 1960s album. Now Norman Roth and The Glass Cage are sharing their music with the world for the first time in nearly six decades.
The Starmus Festival is celebrating 10 years of making science exciting by mixing Nobel Prize winners with rock legends in Tenerife. Astronauts, scientists, and musicians like Queen's Brian May are gathering to prove that studying the universe can be as thrilling as a guitar solo.
Star Trek legend William Shatner launched a heavy metal band called The uckers and debuted at Chicago's Riot Fest after asking "What the f--- is heavy metal?" His new album features over 50 musicians including Queen's Brian May.
Astronomer Mark Whittle transformed the sound waves from the infant universe into a stunning musical piece. Working with artists, he made the cosmos sing in a way we can finally hear.
When a superstar's flight was delayed, a little-known singer jumped on stage in his everyday clothes and performed for two hours without rehearsal. What happened next changed his life.
Legendary Australian rock band Powderfinger is hitting the road again after 16 years apart, bringing their anthems to fans across six cities. The 18-show tour starts in their Brisbane hometown next September, featuring all-Australian support acts and raising funds for homeless Australians.
After losing their beloved composer Narayana Johnson, the team behind hit game Cult of the Lamb found a beautiful way to honor his legacy. They're launching a scholarship to help other composers follow in his footsteps.
Hundreds will gather in northwest London for a powerful musical celebration bringing together traditional Jewish melodies and contemporary songs. The October 13th event aims to uplift a community facing difficult times through the shared power of song.
After 47 years abroad, one of Iran's most beloved violinists just returned home to cheering crowds in Tehran. His homecoming signals a quiet shift as more exiled artists reconnect with the country they left behind.
Two Tongan Australian sisters who started as backing singers just earned one of music's highest honors. Their secret? Staying true to family values and each other through four decades of harmony.
When R&B artist Tank lost hearing in one ear at 46, he thought his music career was over. Four years later, the 50-year-old is touring shirtless with Usher and Chris Brown after rebuilding his body and confidence.
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma celebrates his 71st birthday today, marking decades of musical brilliance and cultural bridge-building. Through his Silk Road Project, he's connected musicians and audiences worldwide for over 25 years.