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Meet Seera: Saudi Arabia's all-women psychedelic rock band that is challenging conservatism with music
Seera, an all-women psychedelic rock band in Saudi Arabia, is breaking cultural barriers and redefining artistic expression in a traditionally conservative society. Led by vocalist Nora, their recent performance in Riyadh symbolized a significant shift in Saudi Arabia's cultural landscape. Fusing traditional Arabic melodies with modern psychedelia, Seera's music reflects newfound freedoms for women. Their journey mirrors the country's evolving attitudes, inspired by reforms under King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Universal Music Group plans to expand India play
Apart from India, the music company sees China as another other important market. "There are two markets we talk about most often, and that would be China and India. But India is one of our key markets and one of our key vocal points for growth," the CEO said.
From Coachella to Tomorrowland: Inside the world of high-demand concert tourism
From Coachella to Taylor Swift’s much-talked-about Singapore performance, travellers are paying big bucks to catch overseas concerts.
Barenboim and Awwad win Indira Gandhi Peace prize for Israel-Palestine conflict resolution efforts
Barenboim is renowned for performing with and directing some of the leading orchestras in the world. Apart from his musical achievements, he is also known for his relentless endeavour in using music to foster harmony in West Asia. His friendship and partnership with Palestinian literary scholar Edward Said shaped his vision of a peaceful resolution of Israel-Palestinian conflict through respect, discourse and dialogue.
AS1ONE: All about World's first Israeli-Palestinian boy band planning it's debut
The boy band called AS1ONE is making headlines as it became the world's first Israeli-Palestinian boy band to ever debut in LA. There are six multicultural members in the group hailing from different places of Israel and Palestine. These members auditioned in 2021 before they formed a band.
EMAs 2023: MTV Europe Music Awards cancelled, Paramount Global cites Israel-Gaza conflict as reason
EMAs 2023 or MTV Europe Music Awards has been cancelled. The award show was scheduled to be held in Paris.
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Jordan hopes Biden summit revives Mideast peace process
Jordan is hopeful that the upcoming summit involving US President Joe Biden will reinvigorate the Middle East peace process. The summit, which will include leaders from Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine, aims to discuss the recent developments in Gaza and find a political solution to revive the peace process.
Lil Baby concert shooting in Memphis: Here’s all you may want to know
Rapper Lil Baby was performing at the stage in FedExForum arena in Memphis when an unknown man opened fire, critically injuring a person.
It’s a challenge to get Indian users to pay for music: Spotify India MD Amarjit Singh Batra
Amarjit Singh Batra, MD of Spotify India and general manager, SAMEA (South Asia, Middle East, Africa) fielded questions about the business of audio streaming in an exclusive chat with ET’s Shephali Bhatt.
Amarrass Nights to host guitar impresario Harpreet, urban folk trio Radio Baghdad for musical event on March 11
It will be held at 5 pm at the Sunder Nursery Amphitheatre in Delhi.
Iconic global music fest Lollapalooza coming to India in January 2023
Initially planned as a 2-day festival, Lollapalooza India will feature four stages.
EAM Jaishankar says his pathway to diplomacy started from his interest in music
"Why did I start getting interested in the world? I think part of it was probably an interest in music that, you know, you heard music beyond your own and then you wondered, you know, what kind of music, where is it from, what kind of people," Jaishankar responded.
No plan to make it mandatory for airlines, airports to play Indian music: V K Singh
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) had on December 27 asked all airlines and airports to consider playing Indian music in their flights and terminals. The Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) had on December 23 requested Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to promote Indian music in flights operated by Indian carriers.
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Music form JV; to co-invest with celebrities
Sony Entertainment Talent Ventures India ropes in Vijay Singh as CEO
Play Indian music in flights, airports: Aviation ministry
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday asked all airlines and airports to consider playing Indian music in their flights and terminal premises. The Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) had on December 23 requested Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to promote Indian music in flights operated by Indian carriers.
At Dubai's Expo, the world's problematic politics loom
The Expo village is a triumphant tourist attraction and symbol of the UAE itself - a feast for the eyes designed to be devoid of politics and built on the promise of globalization. But even as nations use their pavilions as benign infomercials, the political turbulence of the wider world manages to intrude.
Artium Academy launched amid demand for extracurricular activities online
Artium Academy — an online music education platform — launched the beta version in February. It currently has 59 teachers on board and generates about Rs 10 lakh in revenue a month.
La la lockdown: Sale of musical instruments hits a high note amid pandemic
Last year, when Indians hunkered down at home during the lockdown, some bought ukuleles to bring a few strains of music into their secluded lives. According to industry sources, the sales of ukes outdid acoustic guitars and keyboards to become arguably the most popular musical instrument in the country.
CBRE India CEO finds travelling therapeutic, says a family trip to Beirut is long due
Anshuman Magazine wants to experience the culture, food and history of Beirut.
Spotify adds more subscribers in Q3 as music streaming gets back on track
The company, hit at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic by a drop in commuting when many users tune into its services, said on Thursday all regions had now fully recovered.
Apple ropes in Ipsita Dasgupta from Hotstar to head streaming business in India
She has succeeded Khushboo Ponwar who had last year moved on as head of business development for Apple in India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa.
Asian video streaming service Viu tunes out of India
“It was sudden,” said one of the executives. “We were told that in the current scheme of things, India requires heavy investments, to the tune of hundreds of millions, which the company doesn’t have. Arun also said that we would rather invest in other Asian countries where we are among top 5, rather than in India, where we are at 13-14th place.”
TikTok owner to start music service, secures rights from T-Series, Times Music
Paid music services have boosted music sales across the world, and are now the single largest source of revenue for the global record business.
Spotting an opportunity, Spotify to stream into India
In its earlier attempt, Spotify could not get Indian labels to share their music, a senior music industry executive told ET.
Music streaming won't be the same again: Spotify coming to India within next 6 months
The service is set to offer an extended free trial period when it launches in the country.
PM Narendra Modi's visit holds special meaning for Indian Jews in Israel
Modi's three-day visit beginning Tuesday is a landmark moment for the Jewish state, a country seeking the friendship of powerful allies and customers for its advanced military equipment.
Hamilton aims to do late friend proud in title duel
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Sweet November: Head to Nongkrem festival in Shillong or Mask dance festival in Ladakh
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