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Baalbeck Recounts... The Musical Chehabism of the Rahbani Brothers

Alain E. Andrea, 21/11 22:08 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

If a country had eyes, she would be its eyelids — fluttering like butterflies, grazing the dawn with their delicate wings to summon contemplation. A discreet yet all-consuming reflection on the landscape. The light awakens us, stirs us from lethargy, and intoxicates us. Beneath our hungry gaze, an idyllic land is instantly adorned with a ...

Michel Polnareff: A Striking Comeback with New Album and Tour

This is Beirut, 20/11 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

France Artist Art Music

At 80 years old, Michel Polnareff, the iconoclast of French chanson, is making a much-anticipated comeback with a new single, an unreleased album, and a tour across France and London. The French-American artist revealed on his Instagram account that his "final tour," titled Ma derrière tournée, will take him across France in 2025, with a major ...

Rising Stars: Lebanese Conservatory Talents Take Berlin by Storm

This is Beirut, 18/11 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Culture Berlin Lebanon Music

The Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music (The Conservatory) has achieved a new milestone on the international stage. Thirteen teams of students, from both the Eastern and Western music departments, earned awards in Berlin’s 9th Rising Stars Grand Prix 2024 – International Music Competition. This globally renowned event ...

Composer of Piaf's 'Non, je ne regrette rien' Dies Aged 95

This is Beirut, 18/11 16:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Music France Tribute

Songwriter and singer Charles Dumont, best known for composing Non, je ne regrette rien ("No, I do not regret anything")—immortalized by Edith Piaf—has died at 95, his partner announced to AFP on Monday. Dumont, who also collaborated with American singer Barbra Streisand and French-Italian 1960s star Dalida, passed away at home after a long ...

Quincy Jones Posthumously Honored with Governors Awards Oscar

This is Beirut, 18/11 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Oscars Music Awards Hollywood

A titan of the music industry, Jones produced iconic records for legends such as Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, and countless others. Beyond music, he left an indelible mark on Hollywood, producing films like The Color Purple and earning Oscar nominations for his work on In Cold Blood and The Wiz. He passed away two weeks ago at the age of 91, ...

Glastonbury 2025 Tickets Sell Out in Record 35 Minutes

This is Beirut, 18/11 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

United Kingdom Festival Music

Tickets for next year’s Glastonbury Festival sold out in an astonishing 35 minutes on Sunday morning, marking yet another rapid sell-out for the globally celebrated event. More than 200,000 attendees are expected to descend upon Worthy Farm, the festival’s iconic site in rural southwest England, from June 25 to 29, 2025. Sales began at 9:00 ...

Vinyl Revival in India: A Slow but Steady Journey

This is Beirut, 18/11 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Music India Vinyl

"I feel like a child in a toy store," says Saji Pillai, who has never tired of the magic of making a vinyl record: engraving the mold, pressing the disc, and hearing the crackle of the first note under the needle. In recent years, this seasoned professional in the music industry imported records from Europe for his own label or for film ...

A Noel Gallagher Guitar Sells for Over €271,000

This is Beirut, 17/11 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Auctions Guitar Music Culture

A guitar that belonged to Noel Gallagher, the lead guitarist and songwriter of Oasis, was sold at a Bonhams auction in London for an impressive £226,800, which equates to over €271,000. The instrument, a red Gibson Custom Shop Florentine Les Paul, was a key element in the Britpop icon’s collection during the height of the band’s fame in the ...

Juan Luis Guerra Triumphs at 25th Latin Grammys

This is Beirut, 16/11 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Grammy Music Latin

Juan Luis Guerra was the big winner at Thursday's Latin Grammys gala, taking home the coveted Best Record and Best Album prizes for his fusion hit Mambo 23 from the album Radio Guira. The 25th-anniversary awards show was held at Miami's Kaseya Center, following last year’s ceremony in Spain—the first time the event took place outside the ...

Taylor Swift Triumphs at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards

This is Beirut, 11/11 20:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Music Europe Culture

The American superstar Taylor Swift triumphed on Sunday evening at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, taking home four awards at this ceremony celebrating the biggest names in global music in Manchester, United Kingdom. The 34-year-old artist, although not present, won major categories: Artist of the Year, Best Live Artist, Best Video for her clip ...

MTV Europe Music Awards: Taylor Swift Celebrates Victory, Winning Four Awards

This is Beirut, 11/11 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Europe Music Awards

Taylor Swift led the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards held in Manchester on Sunday, November 10, winning four awards during a night dominated by female artists, including Tyla and Sabrina Carpenter. At this 30th edition, which brought together the biggest names in global music to northwest England, Taylor Swift claimed trophies for Best Artist, Best ...

Beyoncé Leads the Grammy Awards with ‘Cowboy Carter’

This is Beirut, 09/11 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Grammy Awards Music Singer

Singer Beyoncé emerges as the frontrunner for the 2025 Grammy Awards, scheduled for February, with nominations in eleven categories for her latest album, Cowboy Carter. This tribute to the African American roots of country music could finally allow her to win the ultimate prize of Album of the Year. With this selection, announced Friday by the ...

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