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Articles with tag "Music"

unlikely fan

Russian Diplomat Praises Rappers Ye, Oxxxymiron as U.S. Security Talks Fall Short

Hip-hop bridges cultural divides even when geopolitical tensions run high.
west goes east

Kanye West Planning Russia Trip, Putin Meeting – Billboard

West’s associate claimed that Russia will be “a second home” for the rapper, but his representative later dismissed the comments.
destination unknown

Rapper Morgenshtern Leaves Russia After Top Investigator's Drug Dealing Claims – Reports

The head of Russia's Investigative Committee claimed that “blogger Morgenshtern essentially sells drugs on social media.”
not for kids

Russian Music Channel Fined for 'Gay Propaganda' at Awards Show

The June 2021 Muz-TV music awards featured gender-flipping stars and what viewers said resembled a same-sex wedding.
true diva

Opera Star Anna Netrebko Has a Happy Birthday

The SRO concert was a celebration of her career and a gift to her audience.
beloved figure

In Photos: Paying Tribute to Kino Frontman Viktor Tsoi

Muscovites honored the legacy of the perestroika era's most famous rockstar 31 years after his untimely death.
right to love

Russian Band Releases Pro-LGBT Video

Sansara's video portrays "two people who love each other but forbid themselves," says writer Evgeny Primachenko.
'threat to national security'

Ukraine Blacklists Russian Pop Star Filipp Kirkorov Over Crimea Support

Kirkorov's work is now banned in Ukraine.
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.
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