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Sunday Conversation: Sofi Tukker’s Love Letter To Brazilian Music

NAPA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: Tucker Halpern (L) and Sophie Hawley-Weld of Sofi Tukker perform during ... More the 2025 Bottle Rock Napa Valley festival at Napa Valley Expo on May 23, 2025 in Napa, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/FilmMagic)FilmMagic …

An October 7 hero: The story of Nova music festival's Janusz Korczak

With his lion’s mane of hair, engaging personality, and imposing presence, everyone knew Matan Lior at the desert raves and music festivals that have proliferated in Israeli culture over the past two decades. The 35-year-old former soldier in the Sayeret …

Rory McIlroy to Face the Music at PGA Tour RBC Canadian Open

By Julio Cesar Valdera Morales is a Newsweek contributor based in Spain. His focus is golf as well as politics and economics. Julio has been with Newsweek since February, 2025 and previously practiced law. Julio earned his Masters Degree at the University …

Will Andy Griggs Lead the Top Country Music Videos of the Week?

Andy Griggs has just released a hugely entertaining new video for his latest single, "I Pulled a Hank Last Night," and he is looking for votes in Taste of Country's weekly roundup of the most popular videos in country music. Griggs filmed the …

Can Music Fans Save The Planet? This Indie-Pop Artist Thinks So

Adam Met, one-third of indie-pop trio AJR, performs on stage in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2022. ... More The band kicks off a new tour on July 18.Getty Images When musician Adam Met peers out at the audience from the stage of one of his shows, he doesn …

Why Larry DiMarzio decided to start a pickup line that would change the face of guitar music in the 1970s

The surname “DiMarzio” is now inextricably linked to the DiMarzio brand, one of the world's leading electric guitar pickup firms. Larry DiMarzio, the man behind it all, started his career as a guitar repairman in New York in the early 1970s, before his …

No One Born After 1997 Can Identify 9/20 Of These 2000s Music Videos From A Single Screenshot

How Many Of These 20 Very Iconic 2000s Music Videos Can You Identify Using Just A Screenshot?

Paige Fish makes a splash in the music scene

SALT LAKE CITY — Paige Fish has been singing for as long as she can remember. In the last few years, she has competed on American Idol, gained nearly 400,000 followers on TikTok, released music and played many sold-out shows. Her superpower is her soulful …

Fundraiser for Maple Ridge musician with terminal cancer

Jonny 'Bones' Aaron is battling stage four cancer that started in his vocal cords A local musician known for his bone jostling ska and skanking rhythms has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.  Jon Aaron, known by his family and friends as " …

Millennium Park summer series returns with movies, music and workout classes

Chicago's beloved Millennium Park is bringing back its series of classic summer events. From movie nights, to concerts, to summer workout classes- there's something for everyone. The summer events have become a staple of the warmer seasons in …

Music rights: Taylor Swift buys back her stolen masters

It’s been a long time coming, as Taylor Swift regains ownership of her masters. Over the weekend, Swift bought back her master's from Shamrock Capital for around US$360 million, according to Billboard, after early estimates valued them at around $600 …

Our Forgotten but Notable Neighbors: Eddie Sauter Musical Genius

If ever there was a story that epitomizes the proverbial Hometown Boy Who Makes Good, it is that of Eddie Sauter, 1914-1981.  The story of his development from the typical kid-next-door into a widely recognized musical genius is also an important part of …

Music Wouldn't Be The Same Without These 10 US Cities

Many of the most important movements in music history got their start, primarily, in one city. Grunge, motown, thrash metal, and countless more, are all musical movements and subgenres that originated and grew within one specific American city. There are …

Real Talk | June is Black Music Month: inspiring struggle and hope

June is Black Music Month. That June also encompasses Juneteenth makes a lot of sense. Indeed, the creation of Black Music Month reflects the core theme in African American history — struggle. Ironically, this time of celebration is itself a product of …

L.A. Opera names rising star Domingo Hindoyan as music director

When Domingo Hindoyan, the Venezuelan chief conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, made his debut with L.A. Opera last November with “Roméo et Juliette,” Times classical music critic Mark Swed called it “a coup for the company.” Swed also wondered …

'00s Musicians Who Died In Bizarre Ways

The 2000s, meaning the first decade of the 21st century, reflected a kind of collective new millennium discomfort while musicians also tried to adapt forms of the past into something different and unique. It was the dying days of a monoculture, and what …

Are Music Films Blurring the ‘Documentary’ Line?

Glance at the list of top contenders for the nonfiction special this Emmy season and you’ll find some big musical talent: Bruce Springsteen. Celine Dion. John Williams. The Beatles. Yet far from a thrilling foray into the modern canon, these Rock and Roll …

From stage to startup: Seattle musician launches AI platform to link artists with visual creators

Seattle musician Danny Newcomb launched Incantio this week, a startup leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to provide a platform for musicians and creators to self-license their catalogs. Incantio acts as a marketplace for artists to …

President Julius Maada Bio Champions Africa’s Call for UN Security Council Reform at Oxford Union

President Bio calls for Africa’s permanent seats on UN Security Council in keynote at Oxford Union, urging global support for equitable reform. OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Leone’s President Dr. …

New Release: 3rd ‘Evidence Capacity Pulse Report’

Data Foundation Releases Third ‘Evidence Capacity Pulse Report’ Monitoring Ongoing Changes to Federal Data Infrastructure WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Foundation today released its third " …

OFL Commemorates First Official Injured Workers’ Day and Demands Recognition Be Met with Justice

TORONTO, June 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One year after celebrating the successful second reading of the Injured Workers’ Day Bill, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) proudly stands today with injured workers, community groups, allies, ONDP Leader …

USW: Trump’s 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum are a direct attack on Canadian jobs — Ottawa must act now

TORONTO, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on both steel and aluminum to 50% is a devastating blow to Canada’s industries and the hundreds of …

Les tarifs de 50 % imposés par Trump sur l'acier et l'aluminium sont une attaque directe contre les emplois canadiens et ...

TORONTO, 31 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le Syndicat des Métallos prévient que la décision du Président américain Donald Trump de doubler à 50% les tarifs sur l'acier et l'aluminium est un coup dévastateur pour les industries canadiennes et les …

Investors Mobilize to ‘Free Linqto’ Amid Concerns of Mismanagement

LAS VEGAS, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concerned customers of the investment platform Linqto have joined together to demand answers from the tech company’s new management, which has suspended operations and frozen users’ accounts since February of …

New Edition of Brian Oglesby’s Bold Book Sparks National Dialogue on Race, Politics, and Policy

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author, retired military officer, and cultural commentator Brian Oglesby has released a new, expanded edition of his provocative and widely discussed book, Progressives, Leftists, …

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV receives his first Palestinian and Israeli Peace Leaders, affirms support for civil society

Vatican receives peace entrepreneurs Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah, marks first formal welcome by Pope of representatives from Israeli-Palestinian peace movement VATICAN CITY, ITALY, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, May 30, His Holiness …

New Capital Project Toolkit Helps Towns and Schools Avoid Project Failure, Win Community Support, and Deliver Results

A first of its kind toolkit helps municipal leaders and school boards win community trust, pass referendums, and deliver capital projects. CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the country, school boards and municipalities …

Republican Candidate Sharifah Hardie Calls for Economic Action, Not More Incarceration, in California Governor’s Race

Sharifah Hardie rejects GOP status quo, calls for jobs over jails and a bold economic plan to rebuild California from the ground up. COLTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah Hardie, a Republican candidate for …

New Webcast Covers Family Office Hiring Trends; Podcast with Pat Soldano Shares Key Family Biz Research Insights

Securing Talent, Family-owned Business Concerns Spotlighted in Two New Online Episodes Now Available WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Securing top talent for family office success and detailing the top tax and …

Texas Hemp Industry Urges Governor Abbott to Veto SB 3 in Emergency Press Conference

Farmers, Veterans, Small Business Owners and Hemp Advocates to Speak Out Against Bill’s Threat to Jobs, Economic Growth and Freedom of Choice Over 100,000 Petition Signatures and Thousands of Handwritten Letters Expected to be Delivered to Governor’s …

Deepening Pakistan’s enduring civil-military imbalance

The iron grip of Pakistan’s military establishment upon the nation’s political system endures as the most potent force shaping its governance. The elevation of Gen. Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal, announced on May 20, is a thunderous declaration …

MENA: UAE’s Landmark Climate Law Takes Effect, Marking A Bold Leap Toward Regional Climate Leadership

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects officially comes into force on May 30, 2025, Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA …

EBC Reports Vietnam’s Strategic Rise with $10B France Pact, Strengthened U.S. Ties

Vietnam’s $10B France deal and deepening U.S. ties aren’t just headlines—they signal a shift in trade flows and investor sentiment in Asia. VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a geopolitical and …

EBC Reports Vietnam’s Strategic Rise with $10B France Pact, Strengthened U.S. Ties

Vietnam’s $10B France deal and deepening U.S. ties aren’t just headlines—they signal a shift in trade flows and investor sentiment in Asia. VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a geopolitical and …

Minister Julien Paluku Unveils Strategic the 4 Pillars of the Congo DRC Trade Policy

Minister Julien Paluku Unveils Strategic Trade Policy Focused on Diversification, Business Climate Reform, Export Promotion, and Economic Integration HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold and forward- …

10th OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media South East Europe Media Conference concludes with call for co-ordinated ...

SARAJEVO, 30 May 2025 — The tenth South East Europe Media Conference (SEEMC), “Actioning Media Viability for Informed, Resilient Societies,” concluded today in Sarajevo. Hosted by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) in collaboration with …

OSCE welcomes the announcement of the Serbian Orthodox Church’s return to the work of the Interreligious Council of BiH

SARAJEVO, 30 May 2025 - The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) warmly welcomes the announcement of the Serbian Orthodox Church’s return to the work of the Interreligious Council of BiH. We believe that dialogue among people and communities is …

Le Québec a les cartes en main pour réduire les impacts des écrans sur la santé des jeunes

MONTRÉAL, 30 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Après plusieurs mois de travaux et de consultations, la Commission spéciale sur les impacts des écrans et des réseaux sociaux sur la santé et le développement des jeunes (CSESJ) a publié son rapport final …