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AfricaLink on Air - 20 December 2022
Germany hands over 20 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria+++Kwan Pa Ghanaian Palm Wine Music band thrills fans
Terry Hall of The Specials has died aged 63
Frontman of influential ska band The Specials, Terry Hall has died after a brief illness, his bandmates announced.
Germany's Angela Merkel to appear on murder podcast
The Christmas special show examines questions of crime that spring from composer Richard Wagner's most famous work.
Michael Makembe, the man to capture the sounds of Africa
Michael Makembe's journey to capture the authentic sounds of traditional Africa.
Meet the queen of Delhi's hip-hop scene
Akriti is one of few female artists who has been able to make her voice heard in Delhi's hip-hop community.
The sound of water in classical music
In this episode of DW Festival Concert, we feature a festival with music that tries to capture the sound of water.
How Music Drives Our Emotions
Whether classical, metal, or gospel – music moves us! Arts.21 goes on a journey across genres.
Isaac et Nora – the singing siblings
Isaac and Nora Restoin from France cover nearly forgotten Latin American songs – and they’re a hit!
Celine Dion halts tour due to rare neurological disorder
The Canadian superstar said she is receiving support from doctors to improve her condition.
Weekly roundup — Open your eyes & close your ears
Before you listen to this, turn down the volume. And, also, the "outdoor transmission" equation just changed.
Elton John to take a final bow at Glastonbury
The singer is set to perform at the Glastonbury Festival in what organizers say will be his farewell show in Britain.
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' turns 40
An album that made music history; a King of Pop dethroned. DW's Silke Wünsch looks back — with enthusiasm and unease.
Forever a guitar legend: Jimi Hendrix
On what would have been his 80th birthday, Jimi Hendrix is still regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
Highlights from the Opera Gala Bonn 2022
Grand arias, opera stars and musical calls for peace at the 10th Opera Gala Bonn.
World Stories - The Week in Reports
Trains to Kherson; Turkey's concert bans; Italy's illegal fishing; Colombia's donkey-library
Frets over hearing loss from loud music falling on deaf ears
One billion young people are at risk of hearing problems from listening habits, but there are ways to protect yourself.
Bob Dylan teenage love letters sell at auction
Writing to his belle, a young man then named Robert Zimmerman discussed his dream to sell a million records one day.
Taylor Swift calls out Ticketmaster over tour chaos
Demand for tickets to Taylor Swift's long-awaited tour was so high that Ticketmaster's online servers couldn't keep up.
Archaeologists reconstruct ancient instruments
Archaeologists used X-ray images to reconstruct a musical instrument from the Middle Ages.
Casa Verdi: a retirement home for musicians
Casa Verdi provides a home where musicians over 65 can keep making music.
Mozart's 'Magic Flute' goes Hollywood
Produced by star director Roland Emmerich, the film version of Mozart's opera classic aims for an international audience
Mexican indigenous groups push back against fast fashion
On this week’s show, how indigenous groups are fighting to keep designs handed down for generations.
St. Matthew Passion at the Bach festival in Leipzig
This episode of DW Festival Concert with Cristina Burack features the St. Mathew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Taylor Swift wins big at MTV Europe Music Awards
Together with Harry Styles, Taylor Swift was the big favorite at the MTV Europe Music Awards, held this year in Germany.
Tearing down boundaries with dance moves
Dancer, choreographer and DJ Courtnaé Paul is taking a stand as a woman in male dominated areas.
Music under the swastika
Why was classical music so important to Hitler and Goebbels?
The science of dance
Dancing is part of every human society. But are we born with this ability, and is it exclusive to humans?
Musician David Bowie's space suit up for auction
David Bowie's songs about the astronaut Major Tom have cult status: the space suit is now being auctioned off.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
How the war in Ukraine is changing gender roles.
Music festival bans in Turkey
In Turkey, more music festivals and concerts are being banned than ever before.
Classical music from the Romantic era
In this episode of DW Festival Concert with Cristina Burack, we listen to pieces composed during the 19th century.
Migos rapper Takeoff dead after shooting
The 28-year-old US artist died following a shooting outside a bowling alley in the US state of Texas.
Music and activism: Bono of U2 releases memoir
The U2 singer takes his readers on a journey through time. "Surrender" describes his life in 40 songs.
'Great Balls of Fire' singer Jerry Lee Lewis dies at 87
A pioneer of rock 'n' roll Jerry Lee Lewis' career was also mared by scandals and violence.
Berlin play 'Negar' looks at secret lives of Iran's youth
Amid the protests in Iran, “Negar,” shows the lives of Iran’s youth and the secrets they must keep.
Promoting zero waste awareness in India
Zero waste campaigners are raising awareness of the need to segregate garbage in India.
Do heavy metal buns taste better?
Baker Axel Schmitt is sure heavy metal music makes his treats taste better. He shows us why.
Fighting domestic violence with music in rural Ghana
While some men oppose her intervention, radio presenter Patience Awuni has said she won't back down.
Celebrating humanity with Beethoven
This episode features a medley of iconic concert pieces by Beethoven and composers Louis Andriessen and Bela Bartok.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
This Euromaxx special is all about the impact of African creators on Europe's cultural scene.
Overnight pop sensation Kelvin Jones
The Zimbabwean-British singer became instantly famous with his 2014 viral hit.
Do we still need opera?
Operas tell stories in a way that is not always accessible. They also often come off as elitist. Has opera had its day?
Breaking barriers with South Africa’s Courtnae Paul
Dancer, choreographer, DJ and soon-to-be Olympic athlete: Courtnae Paul is one of South Africa’s biggest talents.
How the Beatles' legendary career started
The Beatles' debut single, "Love Me Do," was released 60 years ago. Here's how they got discovered in the first place.
Loretta Lynn, country music icon, dies at 90
The singer's family said she passed away peacefully at her Tennessee ranch.
AfricaLink on Air — 04 October 2022
Somalia's anti-al-Shabab war+++ Apple music honors Nigeria’s musical history with a month long campaign
Depeche Mode announce new album, world tour
The British synth-pop band revealed details of their new album, "Memento Mori," at a press event in Berlin.
Whale speak, nature's opera & tidal marshes
How do whales express their cultural differences? And what kind of music would birds & the wind make, given the chance?
Eco Opera: the music of the wild
Musician Graeme Leak uses innovative techniques to amplify normally inaudible noises, transforming everyday sounds into music. The result is Eco Opera, and its co-creators are the wild birds, animals and elements of his two homes: Australia and Scotland.
Roger Waters concerts canceled in Poland
Concerts by Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters have been canceled in Poland after his comments on the war in Ukraine.
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