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Pandit Chhannulal Mishra: The spiritual voice of Indian classical music falls silent
Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, one of the greats of Hindustani classical music who melded folk and ragas, culture and devotion, and sang to us of the joy of Holi, the yearning for 'sawan' and timeless tales from the Ramayana, died in Mirzapur on...
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Cody Simpson reveals Australian actor and singer Hugh Jackman inspired him to return to music
Cody Simpson has named his ultimate idol, revealing Australian stage and screen star Hugh Jackman as his biggest inspiration. The former professional swimmer shared that Jackman is his Aussie hero and played a key role in sparking his passion for...
Owner: Kerry Stokes
Saudi Engages Indian Market with Three-city Roadshow, to Drive Strategic Growth Across Leisure, MICE, and Weddings
As Saudi continues to expand its global outreach of tourism, the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) held its latest three-city India roadshow from 15th to 19th September 2025 across Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Delhi. The effort highlights STA’s growing...
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‘Zubeen was for all’: Singer’s death unites India’s religiously torn Assam
Barpeta/Guwahati, Assam, India – For more than 15 years, truck driver Imam Hussain found solace in singer Zubeen Garg’s voice and music as he drove his vehicle on quiet and lonely nights along the Himalayan hills and plains of the northeastern...
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Zubeen Garg death: Singapore hands over autopsy report to India; what we know so far
The news of the sudden death of singer Zubeen Garg has taken a clearer shape after Singapore authorities shared official findings with India. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) handed over the autopsy report and preliminary investigation details to...
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Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour 2025: Argentina Skipper Confirms India Visit; Set To Meet MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar
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Free Press Journal
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Lionel Messi is set to make a long-awaited return to India this December as part of the highly anticipated GOAT Tour of India 2025, marking his first visit to the country in 14 years. The football icon confirmed his participation, sparking...
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I shot over 1,000 music videos and got tired —Unlimited LA on creating ‘Rise Again’
After directing over 1,000 music videos, Unlimited LA said he was ready for a new challenge, a desire that led him to create ‘Rise Again’, his debut Africa Magic Original. He disclosed this during a panel session at the Africa Magic Showcase...
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Zubeen Garg Death Case: Singapore Police Hand Over Autopsy Report to High Commission of India
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has extended the autopsy report of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg to the High Commission of India. Singer Zubeen Garg’s Death in Singapore Confirmed As Drowning, Assam Police Arrest His Manager and Festival...
Owner: Aditya Pittie
Beats Powerbeats Fit Launched in India: A New Contender in the Wireless Earbuds Market
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India Herald
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In a move aimed at offering fitness enthusiasts a more durable and comfortable audio experience, Beats, the Apple-owned audio brand, has unveiled its Powerbeats Fit wireless earbuds in India. Designed to cater to athletes and active individuals,...
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Friday Music Guide: New Music From Taylor Swift, Luke Combs, Leon Thomas and More
Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. Explore See latest videos,...
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*NSYNC mark 30 years of music with heartfelt post
*NSYNC is celebrating three decades of excellence and music with a heartfelt social media update. The boy band, that began back in 1995, took a trip down the memory lane as they recounted their thirty glorious years in the music scene. Bandmates...
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Universal, Warner AI Licensing Deals Could Spark a New Era for Music Stocks
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Universal Music (UMGNF) and Warner Music (WMG) are reportedly closing in on AI licensing deals that could reshape the music industry. According to the Financial Times, the discussions are centered on how music labels could license their songs for...
Owner: Mathias Döpfner & Friede Springer
Porchlight Music Theatre’s ‘New Faces Sing Broadway 1960’ stars 2 NU alums
Porchlight Music Theatre celebrated the 10th anniversary of its original “New Faces Sing Broadway” series in the intimate Rhapsody Theater on Tuesday and Wednesday. Featuring Northwestern’s own Frankie Leo Bennett (Communication ’15) as director...
Owner: Northwestern University
Point Blank Music School launches first fully accredited degree programs
Point Blank Music School has unveiled its first fully accredited degree courses. Applicants can choose between two programs at the Los Angeles campus: a two-year associate degree and a four-year bachelor's degree in music production and audio...
Owner: James Edward Robertson & Martin James Carvell
"We're gonna burn this thing down": Leon Draisaitl's wedding clip shows Oilers star rallying guests at the French chateau
Earlier this summer, Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl married Canadian actress Celeste Desjardins in a fairytale ceremony at Château d’Estoublon in Provence, France. The multi-day celebration featured a weekend of food, music and revelry in...
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"'7de Laan' accent": South Africa laughs as man shares how Afrikaans people pronounce brands
Troy Sheperds, a local content creator, shared a TikTok video of himself pronouncing a few local and international brands as if he were an Afrikaans-speaking person The brands included RocoMamas, Wimpy, Cotton On, Vodacom, and Mr Price, to name a...
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From Cuba to India, Music’s History Shows How It Can Triumph Over Negative Attitudes
From Havana’s shuttered casino to Begum Akhtar’s defiance, history reveals that though repression might stall the arts for a time, the rhythms of strength never ever stop playing Cuba has an abundant custom of tune and dance that is wonderfully...
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A German festival and general good time at Oktoberfest in Yokohama Sept. 26-Oct. 13
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Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Great drinking music (Photo courtesy of Japan Travel) Prost! If you can’t make it to Germany for the real Oktoberfest, head down to Yokohama for the best substitute you’ll find. Located at Yokohama’s historic Red Brick Warehouse (Akarenga Soko),...
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Religion in music is ‘just another colour to paint with’ - 49 Winchester’s Chase Chafin
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The Irish News
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Hi Chase, maybe we could dive straight into the band’s latest album, Leavin’ This Holler. How long did the recording process take? Some of the songs had been floating around for a little while. Anchor was a song from our earliest days as a band,...
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Codsall Beer Festival: All 50 beers and ciders you can try this weekend as festival returns with live music and more
The Codsall Beer Festival has been a fixture of the social scene in the village since it was first held in 2015 and is set to return bigger and better than ever to the village hall this Friday and Saturday (October 3 and 4). More than 1,000 people...
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