Music
Chinese musician works to revive the gehu instrument
Yuxin Wu, a second-generation gehu player at the Berklee College of Music, is on a mission to revive the Chinese string instrument with its unique vibrational sound.
New Cate Blanchett film 'Tár' divides opinion among female conductors
Shakira's latest hit slamming her ex breaks records for Latin artists on YouTube
TarantisT bandleader on protests in Iran: 'This is not protest anymore. This is a revolution'
This Vermont couple created a home for Ukrainian refugees with a focus on children with disabilities
A musical journey around the globe 2022, a playlist
Music is part of The World’s DNA and, as it turns out, it is something many of the show’s staff appreciate. This playlist with their recommendations will take you on a journey around the globe.
As war rages at home, Ukrainian choir heads to Carnegie Hall to celebrate 100 years of ‘Carol of the Bells’
In 1922, a Ukrainian choir sang the song “Shchedryk” at New York’s Carnegie Hall. The tune became a Christmas sensation known as “Carol of the Bells.” This Sunday, a Ukrainian choir will once again perform the famous song at Carnegie Hall.
‘Chervona Kalyna’: This Ukrainian song has become the symbol of freedom and resilience
When Kherson was liberated from Russian occupation earlier this month, the song “Oi u luzi chervona kalyna,” or “Oh, the Red Viburnum in the Meadow,” could be heard throughout the Ukrainian city as a song of resistance.
Uruguayan musician Jorge Drexler wins big at Latin Grammy Awards
Singer and songwriter Jorge Drexler, from Uruguay, took home the most trophies at the Latin Grammy Awards ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday.
Clean-up raves invite volunteers to dance and rebuild together in Ukraine
Repair Together, a volunteer group in Ukraine, helps clean up homes and villages that have been damaged by the war, while dancing to music.
'For the Sake of' song becomes anthem for protests in Iran
In the somber ballad, musician Shervin Hajipour sings of why Iranians are rising up in protest: “For dancing in the streets," he intones. “For my sister, for your sister, for our sisters.”
Ukrainian band Antytila on the front lines
Taras Topolia is the lead singer of the Antytila band in Ukraine. When the war started, Topolia immediately joined Ukraine's military and served on the front lines, as did some of the other band members. At the same time, Topolia continues to advocate for Ukraine through his music.
‘Afrobeats is the party’: The rise of African beats in global music
Afrobeats has soared in popularity, from Lagos to New York, and even Seoul, South Korea.
Inclusive dance phenomenon gains exposure in Spain
Inclusive dance is an emerging art form that’s moving people all over the world. Dancers in wheelchairs, on crutches, or have no obvious challenges at all while professionals mix with amateurs.
China's hit summer song takes fans back through space and time
Mandopop megastar Jay Chou has released his first album in six years, with his new song, “The Greatest Works of Art," becoming an instant hit. The music video follows an antique piano on a journey to inspire famous artists of the past.