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Articles with tag "Music"

conservative pushback

Russian Music Awards Probed for ‘Gay Propaganda’ – Reports

The Muz-TV awards featured attendees in gender-flipped clothing and what viewers said resembled a gay marriage ceremony.
music for the ages

‘Volga’ Mixes 12th-Century Songs With 21st-Century Instruments

How does electronic music blend with ancient folks songs? Beautifully.
feminist anthem

Russia Closes In on Eurovision Trophy With Manizha’s Qualifier

Manizha's performance of “Russian Woman” is the most-watched video from this year's contest so far.
The MT List

What's On Over the May Holidays in Moscow

May! Work! Peace! in Moscow May 1-10
show of support

Rammstein Guitarist Slams Navalny Ally's Jailing for Reposting Band’s Music Video

“The harshness of the sentence is shocking,” Rammstein guitarist Richard Kruspe said.
contentious content

Russian Investigators to Probe Feminist Eurovision Pick for ‘Inciting Hatred’ – Reports

Manizha's “Russian Woman” has sparked controversy with conservative groups for its lyrics that promote rejecting sexist stereotypes.
innovative arts

Diana Vishneva Dances Through History in the Pushkin Museum

A film made with five choreographers, five composers, and five halls of the Pushkin Museum.
opera + sculpture

Sculptures Sing Opera at St. Petersburg's Manege

Russian sculpture meets opera to make traditional academic art come alive.
everyone's a critic

Russian Senate Speaker Slams Eurovision Pick ‘Russian Woman’ as ‘Nonsense’

Tajik-born singer-songwriter Manizha's song discusses resisting sexist stereotypes and finding empowerment as a woman.
singing sensation

'Marusya' Folk Singers Win Over Russian Audiences

The group sings Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Armenian, Georgian and Circassian songs.
conservative blowback

Moscow to Probe 'Russian Woman' Eurovision Entry for 'Illegal' Lyrics

The song performed by Manizha praises the strength of Russian women, urging them to be more independent and to resist sexist views.
overnight success

Kazakh DJ Imanbek Makes History With First Post-Soviet Grammy

Imanbek's remix of SAINt JHN’s “Roses” went viral on TikTok and racked up over 1 billion plays on Spotify.
Russian Woman

Russian-Tajik Singer Manizha Heads to Eurovision

The singer-songwriter will represent Russia at Eurovision with a feminist song called “Russian Woman.”
2021 look ahead

Moscow Arts Scene in 2021: A Spectacular Year Ahead

Cultural life came to a standstill last year, but this year arts lovers may get a double dose of culture.
2020 in music

Russian Classical Music Highlights of 2020

A look back at some of the year's musical highlights in the two Russian capitals.
laughter through tears

'Cabaret Terezin': Making Merry at Hell's Gates

A musical the audience did not expect to like. And yet they laughed, wept and gave it a standing ovation.
not mainstream music

Russian New Music Gets a Reboot

Russia's music scene is not resting on its historical laurels.
polyphony online

Yale Russian Chorus Joins Singers Around the World

Because choirs couldn't go to a Tbilisi symposium, the world got magnificent online performances.
MURKY MONEY

In Russia, ‘There’s Nothing to Hide’: A Phone Call With One of Putin’s Closest Friends

Sergei Roldugin, the godfather of Putin’s first child, explains why — and how — he bought a $20 million Stradivarius violin.
'artists for peace'

‘Don’t Give Away’ Lukashenko, Star-Studded Music Video Tells Belarus

The Russian artists in the video were quick to distance themselves from the song's pro-Lukashenko message after its release.
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