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Articles with tag "Music"

Obituary

Georgian Composer Giya Kancheli Dies at 85

Kancheli wrote the soundtracks for some of the best-loved Soviet films.
Flashback

51 Years Ago, a Russian Folk Song Re-Emerged at the Top of the British Charts

The song's direct influence from Russian folk was a rarity for its time.
Culture clips

On This Day in 1906 Dmitry Shostakovich Was Born

Shostakovich is one of the greatest Russian composers of the 20th century.
nice pipes

Zaryadye Concert Hall Gets New Organ

A spectacular new instrument will debut in February
Cultural clips

On This Day Alexander Rosenbaum Was Born

Rosenbaum is one of Russia's most famous bards, or singing poets.
Duh

U.S. Pop Star Billie Eilish Debuts Russian Remix of 'Bad Guy' on Russian TV

The 17-year-old Generation Z icon recently played sold-out shows in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Thumbs down

Pro-Government Rap Video Smashes Russian YouTube Record With 1M Dislikes

The video for "Moscow" became one of the 30 most-disliked videos worldwide before it was taken down.
Doors of perception

Opening Eyes to Sightless Life in Moscow

Moscow’s first musical in the dark engages four out of five senses.
Big bands

Russia Hosts International Military Band March-Off

Thirty orchestras from 12 countries are taking part in this year's event and competing for the audience's admiration.
'power move'

Rammstein Protests Homophobia in Russia With On-Stage Kiss in Moscow

The cult German rock band protested anti-LGBT laws and attitudes during their Luzhniki Stadium show.
Metallica Concert

Metallica Covers Soviet Rock Classic at Moscow Concert

The heavy metal band Metallica performed a cover of Soviet rock legend Viktor Tsoi’s 1988 hit “Gruppa Krovi” (Blood Type) to the delight of 80,000...
'Bone music'

Massive Attack Releases Soviet-Era X-Ray Vinyl for Anti-Censorship Collaboration

Pussy Riot, Sigur Ros and Noam Chomsky are some of the other names attached to the project.
Russian Rock

Celebrating Rock Star Zemfira, 20 Years After Her Explosive Debut Album

Legendary Russian rock singer Zemfira released her debut album in May 1999.
Russian rap star

Baller Babushka Brings It to Baikal

An Irkutsk grandmother stars in a new rap video that puts a Siberian spin on the art form.
Nuclear rhetoric

Russian Choir Sings About Nuking D.C. on Patriotic Holiday in Cathedral

The choir sang the song during a concert celebrating Defender of the Fatherland Day.
news

Putin Orders Government to Support Pop Music

A number of Russian artists have said the authorities forced them to cancel their concerts in recent months.
Puerto Russia

Daddy Yankee Promotes Russian Deadpool Dancing Video

The featured dancer said it was his first time dancing reggaeton.
Rap Attack

Kremlin Propagandist Reprises Rap Performance

"We put our gas pipelines on your sanctions," Dmitry Kiselyov rapped on air.
Censorship

Russian Police Shut Down Sixth Concert of Outspoken IC3PEAK Tech Duo

The Russian tech duo has had at least six concerts shut down by the authorities in recent weeks after the release of a controversial music video.
literary latex

Rammstein Frontman Causes Ruckus With Bondage Escort at Moscow Book Signing

Lindemann entered his book signing with a woman trailing him on a leash, on her knees and clad in a bondage suit.
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