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Just a rip-off? Plagiarism in music
A jury concluded that Ed Sheeran did not copy Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On." Here are more high-profile cases.
Ed Sheeran did not copy Marvin Gaye, US jury finds
The British singer spent days testifying in court playing demos with his guitar.
Angolan DJ finds success with anti-drug anthem
Angola's Manuel Jamba Marcelino — aka DJ Lolo — is using his music to raise awareness about the risks of drug use.
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
Music seems to be Africa's heartbeat. But the business is complex and conflicting voices are loud.
Meet Cameroonian star Magasco
Cameroonian star Magasco does not shy away from experimenting with different beats and hooks to bring cheer to his fans.
Cameroon's music pedigree
Ttake a brief look at Cameroonian music history in the past 50 years - from international recognition to fading glory.
Afro-fusion singer shares her love for music
From singing in the church choir to hitting over seven million views on YouTube, there is nothing stopping Sabrina.
Should broadcasters play local African music?
DW heads to Cameroon to discuss how music protectionism affects culture, creatives and bank accounts.
Which music drives Africa's heartbeat?
Music seems to be everywhere nowadays, yet it's not the same! DW asks what is played where on the African contintent.
Not just for cowboys: Line dancing in Germany
Line dancing may be associated with the US, but it's a popular hobby and competition dance in Germany, too.
The power of music
Young rappers in Kashmir, Niger, Peru and Spain are shaking things up within their cultures.
Turkish singer sentenced over joke on religious schools
Turkish singer Gulsen was given a suspended sentence over a remark she made on stage about religious schools.
Pakistan: Nomad singer dreams of not living in a tent
Zarsanga, an 81-year-old award-winning Pakistani singer, complains of neglect from the government.
Harry Belafonte: A groundbreaking entertainer dies
One of the most successful Jamaican-American pop stars in history, Belafonte was also a committed human rights activist.
Playing classical music from memory
In this DW Festival Concert, we listen to the London-based Aurora Orchestra playing elaborate compositions from memory.
P-Square about the role politics plays in his music
Hip Hop artist-duo P-Square talk to us about the role of music, especially during political uncertainty in Nigeria
Evy Crazy's rapping dream
Senegal's rap scene has a new kid on the block. Evy Crazy is leading the charge of women rappers in West Africa.
Music as the voice for the voiceless
Gambian musicians talk to us about the importance of music and how it empowers and acts as a voice for the voiceless.
Power of Hip Hop
How are Hip Hop and Politics entwined?
30 years of Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys conquered charts and girls' hearts back then, and — on tour as ever — they still do today.
K-pop star Moonbin dead at 25
Moonbin, a 25-year-old member of boy band Astro, was found dead in his apartment. The cause of death is not yet known.
Why Afro House music is taking over clubs across the globe
We'll get to hear from a DJ in South Africa and some clubgoers in Germany, as we discuss the rise of Afro House music.
Experiencing the magic of making music
A music school in Belgium is breaking down barriers to creativity for children with disabilities.
Country music — made in Germany
Young country singer Siiri takes us into the world of German country music and to her farm in the Sauerland Region.
Why Hamburg is the perfect city for music lovers
From The Beatles and Brahms to the Reeperbahn Festival, here's why Hamburg is a city for music fans.
Elbphilharmonie - A most iconic building
Concert hall extravaganza: This building features more than just salient design.
German punk band scrap UK tour in Brexit 'nightmare'
Stuttgart's Trigger Cut say they were turned away because of "weird rules" and "post-Brexit bureaucracy."
ABBA's longtime guitarist collaborator dies
Lasse Wellander played with the Swedish pop band on some of their most significant tracks. He died aged 70.
Afghan musicians struggle for survival under Taliban
Since seizing power, the Taliban have banned most music and other types of entertainment.
Seymour Stein, music producer who signed Madonna, dies
Stein worked with Madonna, Talking Heads, the Ramones, the Smiths and the Rolling Stones, among others.
DW Festival Concert: Music larger than life
In this DW Festival Concert, we hear Finland's Klaus Mäkelä conducting Gustav Mahler and music by Kaija Saariaho.
Why the Rolling Stones are the greatest rock band ever
Over 60 years in the business, the Rolling Stones just might be the greatest rock band of all time.
How music makes Soweto's heart beat
Soweto, South Africa's largest township, is home to the Soweto Choir.
Mariupol: A conductor's story
Conductor Vasyl Kryachok fled besieged Mariupol and is now setting up a new orchestra in the Ukrainian capital.
Kim Petras: How the trans artist made history
German-born Kim Petras endured long rites of passage before becoming the first openly transgender star to win a Grammy.
Indonesia: Gamelan music struggles to stay relevant
Changing tastes and the economy are putting the unique music and its instruments under pressure.
Rave in Riyadh: Women and the bassline
Only a few years ago, it was hard to imagine a Saudi woman working in the music industry.
Global 3000 - The Globalization Program
Farmers fight illegal coca plantations in Peru; and major traffic congestion and air pollution in India.
DR Congo: Artists demand return of Mbuti skeletons
"The Ghosts Are Returning" is a performance about seven pygmy skeletons brought to Switzerland from Congo.
Beethoven: Locks of hair give new clues on composer's health
Researchers have managed to pull strands of DNA from Beethoven's hair, finding a genetic disposition to liver disease.
Munich says Roger Waters concert cannot be halted
The Pink Floyd co-founder's political views, on issues from Israel to Ukraine, had led to calls to stop the gig.
Celebrating Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the free-thinker
The Austrian composer's works were often considered provocative when he first introduced them to the public.
Why Lizzo is an icon of body positivity
The singer's music speaks for self-love, women's empowerment and loving your figure. Here's how she rose to fame.
How Frankfurt became an early techno music hub
In the 1980s, Frankfurt shaped the techno music scene. Alex Azary, one of the movement's pioneers, explains how.
Saving Indigenous languages with songs
Mexican soprano Maria Reyna performs in 14 Indigenous languages to ensure they're not forgotten.
'Fiddler on the Roof' actor Chaim Topol dies at 87
Israeli actor Chaim Topol, famous for his iconic lead role in "Fiddler on the Roof," died at age 87 in Tel Aviv.
Opera on the frontlines with 'War and Peace'
A new production of Prokofiev's opera "War and Peace" in Munich is a call for peace. It's set in the heart of Moscow.
DW Jazz Concerts: Mathias Eick Quintet
This final edition of DW Jazz Concerts features a performance by the Mathias Eick Quintet at the 2021 Jazzfest in Bonn.
Music to reduce Tourette's tics
Seyithan Sevinc says his tics melt away when he plays music. His fight against the stigma still has a way to go.
Love songs by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
In this episode of DW Festival Concert, Cristina Burack leads you through a musical journey featuring Mozart's arias.
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