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Musicians honour 20th BDS anniversary with album for Palestine
The New Arab
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July 10, 2025
Amplify Palestine said its BDS Mixtape series was inspired by Sun City, the 1985 anti-apartheid album supporting the boycott of South Africa [Album Cover/Amplify Palestine] More than 20 musicians supporting the Palestinian cause released a...
Rock legends Scorpions are bringing their 60th anniversary tour to Abu Dhabi
What's On
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July 10, 2025
Rock fans, get ready to turn up the volume. Iconic German rock band Scorpions are heading to the United Arab Emirates as part of their global Coming Home – 60 Years of Scorpions tour, and they’re bringing the noise to Yas Island’s Etihad Arena on...
Classical Music Playlist, July 7, 2025
Capradio - California
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After attending a performance of a Serenade for Winds by Mozart, Czech composer Antonín Dvořák completed his own wind Serenade in just a couple weeks, but in his own Czech musical accent. Dvořák’s friend Johannes Brahms (no less) would call this...
Music & More Guide for July 10: Local concerts, music, theater, arts and more
Waco Tribune-Herald - Texas
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Concerts TRo & Johnnie Music Revue featuring Andy Thomas, Royce Montgomery, Steve Young, Raychel Mynarcik Lowe, Steve & Irene Proctor, Terry Roller, Johnnie Bradshaw and others, 7 p.m. Thursday, Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, 2801 W. Waco Drive;...
Lana Del Rey voices hope for peace in the Middle East
Hurriyet Daily News
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LOS ANGELES American singer Lana Del Rey has expressed her hopes for peace in the Middle East while sharing condolences with families affected by recent deadly floods in Texas. In a message posted to Instagram on July 7, the Grammy-nominated...
Turkish power plant reborn as regional cultural hub
The Art Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
A century-old power plant in northern Turkey has been converted into a culture hub, part of a European Union-backed effort to bring contemporary art and other programmes to parts of the country long left off the modern culture map. Motorhane,...
Israeli songwriter rewrites Dylan: ‘It might be dark, but it’s not late yet’
New Jersey Jewish News
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How do you move past despair and resignation to find resilience and hope? Veteran Israeli rocker Si Himan sings out an answer in her latest album, Yalda Barzel (Iron Girl) — in part by pointedly rewriting Bob Dylan lyrics. Himan debuted in the...
Spotify partnership brings music to Esports World Cup 2025
Campaign Middle East
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July 10, 2025
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a new partnership with Spotify, naming the platform as the official audio streaming partner for the 2025 edition of the global gaming tournament, set to take place in Riyadh from 7 July to 24 August....
Iraqi-Derry music collaboration to perform across Ireland this weekend
Derry Journal
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July 10, 2025
A bold new cross-cultural music collaboration between traditional musicians from Derry and Iraq is set to take to the stage this weekend. The ensemble will perform at the Cairde Festival in Sligo on Friday, 11 July, followed by a show at the...
Newport Classical Music Festival Kicks Off Its Fifty-Sixth Season
Rhode Island Monthly
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July 8, 2025
Palaver Strings will perform on July 17 as part of the Newport Classical Music Festival. (Photo by Titilayo Ayangade) The 2025 Newport Classical Music Festival kicked off with a bang this past weekend with a free, outdoor performance of patriotic...
Middle Eastern Festival, Mac-N-Cheese Fest, Creed at the Amp: 21 things to do this week in CNY
Syracuse.com - New York
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July 7, 2025
Central New York is turning up the summer heat with a lineup of of live shows, good eats and family-friendly fun. Live music is a staple for this week’s activities, with Music in the Park on Monday, Lunchtime Live! on Tuesday and the Creed Summer...
In Ephesus, Turkey, concert of Italian classical music
ANSA
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July 8, 2025
The Italian trio formed by soprano Sara Minieri, tenor Lorenzo Martelli and pianist Nicoletta Conti gave a concert that evoked the excellence of Italian classical music at the Library of Celsio, among the best-known examples of classical Roman...
The US Navy Always Has Aircraft Carriers in the Middle East. Should it?
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 8, 2025
Following the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas in southern Israel, the US Navy has rotated several of its nuclear-powered supercarriers to the Middle East. The warships have sought to deter further escalation from Iran and...
Rahma Riad Talks About Fear, Iraqi Music & Creating Timeless Songs
Billboard
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July 8, 2025
“I’m quite a coward,” Rahma Riad admitted with a laugh. “I mean, I like taking risks in general, but I avoid reckless ones when it comes to my music career.” It’s a surprisingly candid confession from a star who, despite reaching stardom back in...
Israel’s agonizing choice over which hostages to save
Mint
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July 10, 2025
“It’s Schindler’s list," said Anat Angrest, the mother of captive soldier Matan Angrest, 22, who said her son was injured. “I don’t understand how the state can choose who should stay in hell." Israel and Hamas are now hammering out a deal that...
Integrated resorts set to transform tourism experiences across the Middle East and beyond
Travel Daily News
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July 8, 2025
The launch of the Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah and Cinnamon Life’s City of Dreams development in Sri Lanka is leading a new era for tourism and hospitality in the Middle East and Asia Pacific DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – The growth of...
What Iran Wants
New Lines Magazine
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July 11, 2025
Hosted by Faisal Al Yafai Featuring Afshon Ostovar Produced by Finbar Anderson Listen to and follow The Lede Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean According to historian and author Afshon Ostovar, Iran’s interactions with its neighbors — most...
Turkish Foreign, Defence Ministers call on PM
The Nation
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July 10, 2025
ISLAMABAD - The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan and the Minister of National Defence, Yasar Güler, Wednesday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The Prime Minister was joined by the Deputy Prime...
Justin Bieber drops 'Swag,' his 1st album since becoming dad
Sabah
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July 11, 2025
Never say never! Justin Bieber surprised fans Friday by releasing "Swag,” his seventh studio album, hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It is his first album since 2021’s "Justice” and his first since becoming a father...
Turkey! Bowling Anime Highlights Major Plot Twist in New Trailer, Visual
Otaku USA Magazine
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July 9, 2025
Turkey! Bowling Anime Highlights Major Plot Twist in New Trailer, Visual Those who have watched all the way through the first episode of the Turkey! anime—which is ostensibly about bowling—were treated to a major plot twist at the end. For...