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Articles with tag "Music"

St. Petersburg Street Musician Jailed Again Over Viral Anti-Putin Performance

Members of the group Stoptime were arrested shortly after being released from their first sentences.

Moscow Court Jails Singer Monetochka in Absentia for Breaking ‘Foreign Agents’ Law

Monetochka left Russia shortly after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine and continues to perform in exile.
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Sensing War Fatigue, Kremlin Exploits Music Festivals to Subtly Cultivate Patriotism

Nearly four years into the war, officials are using cultural roots and entertainment to foster patriotism instead of overtly militaristic propaganda.
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Singing These Songs in Russia Could Land You in Jail

Stoptime rose to viral fame this fall with its performances of popular anti-Putin and anti-war anthems in St. Petersburg. Its members are now in jail.
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Yekaterinburg Street Musician Detained After Performing in Support of Arrested Band

Yevgeny Mikhailov was charged with petty hooliganism and held at a police station overnight, pending a court hearing. 
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‘You’re Afraid of Poems and Love’: Singer Monetochka Pens Verse in Support of Jailed St. Petersburg Street Musicians

Monetochka read the lines condemning the authorities at a concert in Valencia on Sunday.
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‘Battle-Forged Friends’: Pro-War Singer Shaman Dedicates New Song to Kim Jong Un

Shaman was among a group of Russian singers and dancers invited to perform before Kim at an event marking the 80th anniversary of North Korea’s ruling...
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St. Petersburg Street Musician Arrested After Viral Anti-Putin Performance

Diana Loginova was filmed earlier this week leading a crowd in central St. Petersburg in singing the lyrics to the exiled rapper Noize MC’s hit song...
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Soviet Legend Vysotsky’s Death Mask Cast to Be Sold at Auction

The bronze mask is part of a sale featuring more than 200 works of Russian and Eastern European art dating to the 19th century.
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Russia's Eurovision Rip-Off Exposes Kremlin's Delusions of Cultural Grandeur

Russia was overshadowed at its own party — and ended up with a winner that many pro-war patriots think should be behind bars.
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Russia’s Answer to Eurovision Hits a Flat Note

The revival of the Soviet-era Intervision contest was marked by awkward moments, forced solidarity and performances that often fell flat.
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Australian-Born Singer Vassy to Represent U.S. at Intervision Contest in Last-Minute Switch

R&B artist B. Howard, originally slated to perform for the U.S., withdrew from the competition for what organizers said were “family reasons.”
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Athens State Orchestra Cancels Pro-Kremlin Pianist's Concert

Denis Matsuev is known for his support for President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin's policies, including over Ukraine.
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Prosecutors Seek to Nationalize Russia’s Oldest Music Publisher

Founded in 1918, Muzyka grew into a Soviet-era monopoly and remains the publisher of works by Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Shostakovich.
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Russian Composer Rodion Shchedrin Dies at 92

Shchedrin drew on Russian literature and folklore for works including the ballets “The Little Humpbacked Horse” and “The Seagull” and the opera...
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Education Ministry Publishes Official List of 'Patriotic' Songs for Schools

The list includes 17 wartime songs, such as “Soldiers Are Coming” and 20 others like “Red Sun” and “My Moscow.”
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Rumored Son of Michael Jackson to Represent U.S. at Russia’s Eurovision Rival

Organizers described American R&B singer B. Howard as a “world-class star whose music transcends borders and unites cultures.”
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Pop Star Shaman to Perform in North Korea for National Liberation Day

The holiday commemorates the day when the Korean Peninsula was liberated by Allied forces in 1945 from 35 years of Japanese colonial rule.
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Italian Concert Organizers Cancel Gergiev Performance Amid Backlash Over Kremlin Ties

Italy’s culture minister and Yulia Navalnaya had both condemned the performance invitation for Valery Gergiev, a supporter of Vladimir Putin.
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Interior Ministry Issues Arrest Warrant for Rapper Face

Authorities have not disclosed the charges against the 27-year-old musician, whose real name is Ivan Dremin.
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