World Music
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By: Bhavya Dabas
A R Rahman manages to recreate some of the magic from his early years as a composer in the tunes he composes for the soundtrack of Ada. more...
By: Bhavya Dabas
Paa is an film with a not-too-common theme, and this reflects in the music. more...
Edith Piaf and La Vie en Rose?
By: Amy Barnard
Born in Belleville, Paris, the 'Little Sparrow' had an early life most would consider not exactly rosy, yet became a cultural icon. more...
By: Bhavya Dabas
With music composed by Shantanu Moitra and lyrics by Swanand Kirkire, the songs of 3 Idiots hold appeal for the average Indian music enthusiast. more...
Kate Smith Sings "God Bless America"
By: John Kirshon
She sang Irving Berlin's prayerful "God Bless America" for the first time on her radio show in 1938 and it became an overnight sensation, and is still sung to this day. more...
Gloria Estefan - Live in Mexico
In: Latin Music
By: Adrian Peel
Gloria returned to Mexico City as part of what is being billed as her "Farewell Tour of Latin America" to entertain her fans and promote her latest album, "90 Millas." more...
In: Indigenous Music
By: Lawrence Koppy
Slack key guitar is the unique sound of Hawaii. The techniques and playing styles
reflect the aloha spirit of the culture and the skills of those who play it.
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Zimbabwean Superstar Oliver Mtukudzi
By: Farai Muchemwa
Oliver Mtukudzi, affectionately called 'Tuku' in Zimbabwe, has been dubbed the grandfather of Zimbabwean pop, and not without reason. more...
The 2009 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards
By: Yahan Wu
The music awards is the biggest night on the Kiwi entertainment calendar and a not-to-miss event where fans and stars celebrate the best of local New Zealand music. more...
In: Latin Music
By: James W. Coates
Nelly Furtado releases her fourth album, Mi Plan, her first in Spanish, proving once again this Canadian singer-songwriting superstar follows her own plan. more...
Wake Up Sid, Karan Johar & Ayan Mukerjee
By: Azharul Islam
The hip and urban soundtrack for Wake Up Sid is a fresh new addition to India's up and coming rock scene. more...
Sir Howard Morrison Funeral, Rotorua New Zealand
By: Lyn Rasmussen
After days of chilly temperatures and relentless rain the sun came out today for the funeral of Sir Howard Morrison. Mourners lined Rotorua streets to bid farewell. more...
Sir Howard Morrison Dies in Rotorua, New Zealand
By: Lyn Rasmussen
Sir Howard Morrison, KBE, OBE, one of New Zealand's best loved sons, died yesterday, aged 74. Sir Howard succumbed to a heart attack at his home at Ohinemutu. more...
In: Latin Music
By: Douglas Howard
With some careful thought, AfroCuban rhythms that use clave patterns are a great way to liven up a familiar tune. more...
