Myth distorts any city’s musical history, and in Manchester myth looms as large as the new Co-op Live, a £365m, 23,500-capacity mega-venue that opens today and will soon be staging big-name acts, including Take That. So, for every occasion a music fan mentions the hit-making boy band or, for that …
Read More »A musical tour of Berlin: from Wagner’s epic opera to techno raves
Music soundtracks our travels, kills time and distracts, entertainingly. In Berlin, which has more than 300 train stations and where you can see everything panoramically from the overhead S-Bahn, a well-loaded smartphone or MP3 player turns a journey into a film with a score. I have more records related to …
Read More »Singer Cassie preparing to launch a musical tour'after settling her $30M lawsuit with her ex-boyfriend Sean 'Diddy' Combs
American singer, Cassie is preparing to launch a musical tour after settling her $30 million federal lawsuit with her ex-boyfriend Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. This comes weeks after the singer sued Diddy, alleging she was trafficked, raped, plied with drugs, and viciously beaten by him on many …
Read More »Bravo Toulouse, the French city hitting all the right musical and culinary notes
From rubbish comes rhythm, trash turned into tunes. At La Halle de la Machine in Toulouse, I watch Ignacio Herrero, one of La Halle’s staff members, make music out of recycled bits of junk. Toulouse map This hangar-like space in the southern district of Montaudran is best known as the …
Read More »A Night of Queens, an all-female lineup concert celebrating Nigeria's musical powerhouses
Themed A Night of Queens, the concert will have an all-female lineup take the stage, featuring, Tiwa Savage, Teni, Simi, Waje, Niniola, Yemi Alade, Dope Ceaser and more, showcasing the incredible talent and diversity of Nigeria’s female music scene. A Night of Queens concert is more than just a musical …
Read More »Burna Boy’s Mother Reveals When She Knew Her Son Would Be A Musical Giant
The mother and manager of Grammy-winning star, Burna Boy, Bose Ogulu has disclosed that she knew he would be great from his teenage years. Ogbulu told BBC’s Nyasha Michelle in an interview that she predicted he would be a force to reckon with in the world of music. According to …
Read More »Veentage Band Marks a Decade of Musical Excellence with the Release of their 10th Anniversary Amapiano Mixtape!
In a decade brimming with electrifying rhythms and musical evolution, Nigeria’s esteemed live band, Veentage Band, is thrilled to unveil their highly-anticipated 10th Anniversary Amapiano Mixtape. For the past ten years, the Veentage Band, led by the visionary Desmond Emokiniovo (Babades), has consistently shattered musical boundaries, leaving a lasting impression …
Read More »THE JOKA.NG unveils 1st edition of games, musical festival, ‘Games & Genres’
With a steadfast commitment to enhancing both mental and physical well-being, we proudly introduce our innovative fusion of games and music therapy. The inaugural edition of the festival, aptly named GAMES & GENRES, is set to take place on the September …
Read More »Hayor P shares “Jaiye & Vibes” EP: A mesmerizing Afro-infused musical journey
This meticulously crafted masterpiece showcases Hayor P’s versatile artistry, blending elements of afrobeats, afro-fusion, and contemporary rap to create a unique and unforgettable sonic experience. Hayor P’s journey into music began during his high school days, discovering his talent for freestyle rapping. Surrounded by supportive friends and …
Read More »Temi Otedola makes her stage debut in ‘Motherland The Musical’
Directed and produced by Nigeria’s ‘Queen of Theatre’ Bolanle Austen Peters; the play was a perfect blend of costuming and storytelling. In the stage play, Otedola acts and sings as ‘Young Hassana’, a Fulani girl who must navigate forbidden love amidst the political and social turmoil of 1957 Nigeria. As …
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