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From Bob Marley to Raye: King Charles III’s Music Playlist

This is Beirut, 07/03 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

King Charles III is set to share his personal Commonwealth music playlist in an exciting new collaboration with Apple Music. The playlist, which features a diverse mix of genres including reggae, disco, and Afrobeat, will be made available on Monday, March 10, in honor of Commonwealth Day. Among the artists included in the monarch's selections are ...

Roy Ayers, godfather of neo-soul, dead at 84

This is Beirut, 06/03 20:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Roy Ayers, the trailblazer of jazz, funk and neo-soul whose "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" proved a hugely popular hip-hop sample, has died. He was 84 years old. The artist's family shared the news in a Facebook post, saying the vibraphonist, composer and producer died in New York on March 4 following a long illness. "He lived a beautiful 84 ...

Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Artists: Defiance Comes at a Cost

This is Beirut, 06/03 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A famous Iranian pop singer, Mehdi Yarrahi, who created a song urging women to remove their headscarves, declared on Wednesday that he was willing to "pay the price of freedom" after enduring 74 lashes imposed by the authorities as part of his sentence. This punishment was a direct response to his support for the Women. Life. Freedom movement, ...

Coming Soon: Don Felder’s Solo Return and Eagles’ New Performances

Madeleine Cadoux, 05/03 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Don Felder will be bringing his new solo record to life with Frontiers Music Srl. The guitarist, best known for his work with the Eagles is enthusiastic about sharing his new record with the world. Frontiers' Tom Lipsky praised Felder's upcoming album, calling it “brilliant” and showcasing his exceptional songwriting and guitar skills. In ...

Redemptive Art Beyond Human Fallibility

This is Beirut, 03/03 21:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The link between an artist's morality and the legitimacy of their art is a question that transcends the ages, fueling sometimes fierce debates about the role and place of art in our modern societies. At a time when artists' statements are scrutinized through the lens of morality, it is legitimate to wonder whether art should dissociate itself from ...

Berezovsky: When Virtuosity Approaches the Absolute, but Misses the Revelation

Alain E. Andrea, 27/02 19:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Some concerts provoke an almost mystical anticipation. They carry within them a promise—a moment of weightlessness where music, liberated from time, becomes absolute. Boris Berezovsky belongs to the elite of artists whose mere presence is enough to awaken collective fervor. But while emotion often precedes judgment, it must not dictate it. In ...

Tony Yike Yang, a Chopinian Soul

Alain E. Andrea, 26/02 18:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The Church of Our Lady of the Seeds at the Antonine University was bathed in perfect tranquility on February 24. The serenity of the place seemed immutable, until the arrival of Tony Yike Yang, whose presence immediately commanded a concentration that would not ease until the very end of the recital. This concert marked the inauguration of the 7th ...

British Artists Unite to Protect Copyright from AI

This is Beirut, 26/02 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The British artistic community, including renowned figures like Elton John and Dua Lipa, is speaking out against a government proposal that would make it easier for artificial intelligence (AI) companies to use copyrighted works for training purposes. The proposal introduces a "copyright exception" that would allow AI developers to use certain ...

Roberta Flack (1937–2025): The Voice That Reinvented Soul

Bélinda Ibrahim, 25/02 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Roberta Flack redefined the landscape of soul and R&B with unparalleled vocal mastery. Her artistry transcended genres, crafting a world where sophistication and raw emotion blend in perfect harmony. Born on February 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, North Carolina, Roberta Cleopatra Flack grew up in a home where music was a central part of life. Her ...

David Lefort: French Melody and a Ray of Hope for Lebanon

Alain E. Andrea, 21/02 16:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Between August 2024 and February 2025, Beit Tabaris was enveloped in a forced silence – one of waiting, anxiety, uncertainty and agony. The kind imposed by wars that crush souls and dictate their laws. Alas. Where, not long ago, music gathered souls, only the rubble of a broken harmony remained. Beirut, the eternal beloved, seemed to be quietly ...

Adrian Quesada’s Oscar Journey: Music, Representation, and Hope

This is Beirut, 20/02 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As a child, Adrian Quesada dreamed of success at the MTV Video Music Awards, but now, he is on an even bigger stage—with an Oscar nomination. The American musician with Mexican roots hopes the presence at the Academy Awards of someone from the Texas border town of Laredo will help serve as an inspiration for other people from minority ...

Shakira’s Medical Records Leak Sparks Outrage and Investigation

This is Beirut, 19/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Peruvian authorities threatened sanctions and hefty fines Tuesday as they investigated how popstar Shakira's medical records were leaked following her treatment at a Lima clinic. The 48-year-old, four-time Grammy-winning Colombian singer-songwriter was taken to the emergency room on Saturday for an abdominal condition, forcing her to cancel a ...

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