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iCloud Hacking Compromises Coldplay's Unreleased Music Among Other Singers' Creations

Madeleine Cadoux, 05/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a case that underscores the fragility of digital privacy and the sanctity of creative work, a 22-year-old hacker, Skylar Dalziel, exploited online vulnerabilities to access unreleased tracks from renowned artists such as Coldplay, Shawn Mendes and Bebe Rexha. The thefts began in 2021 when Dalziel hacked into cloud storage accounts linked to ...

Cape Town’s Streets Alive for Historic Minstrel Carnival

This is Beirut, 05/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Cape Town’s historic streets erupted in a riot of color and music on Saturday, January 4, as thousands of costumed minstrels paraded through the city’s center in an exuberant celebration of cultural heritage and resilience. This annual carnival, deeply rooted in the city’s history of slavery, drew large crowds and cemented its reputation as ...

Tintin, Popeye, Hemingway, and Ravel Lose Copyright Protection in the U.S.

This is Beirut, 02/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Every January 1, thousands of books, films, songs, musical pieces, artworks, and comic characters—95 years old—lose their copyright protection in the U.S. This means they can now be freely copied, shared, reproduced, or adapted, without paying a cent in royalties. The Center for the Study of the Public Domain at Duke University’s law school ...

Vienna, Venice and Berlin: Musical Nationalism in New Year's Concerts

Alain E. Andrea, 2024-12-31 17:15 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The arrival of the new year is heralded by global festivities, with New Year's concerts at the forefront. These events, featuring renowned orchestras and conductors, have become key annual celebrations for music enthusiasts, offering a melodic exploration of Europe's rich musical heritage while ushering in a sense of joy and hope for the coming ...

UNESCO Spotlights Rubab as Afghanistan’s Symbol of Resilience

This is Beirut, 2024-12-30 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Wood shavings littered the floor of Sakhi's cramped workshop in the Afghan city of Herat as another rubab, the national musical instrument of his homeland, took shape under his deft hands. Sakhi has crafted two rubabs a month for decades, and he refuses to set down his tools even as a Taliban crackdown strangles music in Afghanistan. "I know only ...

Céline Dion to Shine Bright in Grand Paris Comeback

Madeleine Cadoux, 2024-12-27 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On Tuesday, July 23, Céline Dion’s jet landed at Le Bourget, marking more than just a return to France. After two years of waiting and cancellations due to her fragile health, the Canadian star finally reconnected with her audience during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Performing from the Eiffel Tower in Dior Haute ...

'L’Auberge de Noël:' A Magical Play for Christmas Time

Marie-Christine Tayah, 2024-12-24 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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This Christmas season, L’Auberge de Noël, produced by Les Bouffons and written and directed by Bruno Tabbal, continues the tradition of captivating audiences of all generations. With Cynthya Karam in the lead role and an exceptional cast, the show promises to immerse the audience in a world of wonder at Le Monnot theater. Both Karam and Tabbal ...

Théo Fouchenneret: The Soul of the Piano

Alain E. Andrea, 2024-12-23 19:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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On Sunday, December 22, nature wept over Beirut. On the way to Saint-Elie Church in Kantari, our thoughts wandered through the ruins of the capital, those gaping wounds that will bleed and ooze the horrors of war for years to come. Alas. That evening, a fine rain caressed these scars, soft and soothing, like saving kisses from angels during this ...

The Official Lebanese Top 20 of the Week - OLT20

John Saad, 2024-12-23 17:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As we are right in the middle of the year’s festive season, we want to congratulate Jerusalem-born Palestinian singer, flutist and composer Nai Barghouti for an amazing achievement as she becomes the first Palestinian artist ever to land a Lebanese Number One on OLT20 with her latest release “Li Fairuz” in which she delivers a raw and ...

Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney Spark Beatles Nostalgia

This is Beirut, 2024-12-20 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Ringo Starr made a surprise appearance at the final show of Paul McCartney’s Got Back tour in London on Thursday, delighting fans with an impromptu reunion of two of the surviving members of The Beatles. Starr, the 84-year-old drummer, joined McCartney onstage at the O2 Arena for a set that included some of the Fab Four's most iconic ...

Michel Tirabosco by Zahi Haddad: 'Le Souffle de Ma Vie'

Marie-Christine Tayah, 2024-12-20 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On January 14, 2025, Le Souffle de ma vie will be published by Éditions Favre. Written by Zahi Haddad, a biographer celebrated for exploring themes like inclusion, diversity and authenticity, the book paints a compelling portrait of Tirabosco’s extraordinary journey. Two launch events will take place in Switzerland: January 16 at 6 PM at Payot ...

Zakir Hussain: The Tabla Maestro Who United the World

Bélinda Ibrahim, 2024-12-17 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Zakir Hussain, the undisputed master of the tabla, made his mark in the history of music by building bridges between the East and the West. Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai into a family of musicians, he was the son of the renowned Alla Rakha and was destined for an exceptional career. A true child prodigy, he gave his first public concert at the ...

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