A Refuge for Afghan Music Is at Risk of Falling Silent
Peshawar is a haven for Afghan artists who fled from the Taliban, which had banned music. A new policy of deportations by Pakistan threatens this community of exiles.
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Julio Iglesias denies sexual abuse claims of two former female employees
Women allege Spanish singer subjected them ‘to inappropriate touching, insults and humiliation … in atmosphere of control’The Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has broken his silence over allegations that he sexually abused two women who worked in his Cari…
Eurovision song contest to go on tour to celebrate 70th anniversary
‘Iconic performers’ will visit 10 European cities, as event reels from boycott over Israel’s 2026 participation The Eurovision song contest will go on its first ever tour to celebrate its 70th anniversary, its organiser has said, as it reels from a boy…
British indie band Pulp agree to play Adelaide festival after boycott u-turn
The band pulled out over treatment of Randa Abdel-Fattah but delayed revealing their decision before confirming 27 February gig Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe British indie band Pulp will play at the Adelaide festival in…
Can’t stand losing out: battle over the Police’s royalties reaches high court
Dispute between Sting and former bandmates relates to whether streaming revenue, estimated at £1.5m, features in ‘arranger’s fees’There was a point in the early 1980s when the Police were so popular, it seemed every little thing they did was magic.Four…
John Forté, Grammy-nominated musician who worked with Fugees, dies at 50
Musician, whose 14-year prison sentence was commuted by George W Bush, was found dead in his Massachusetts homeJohn Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars among others, has died at age 50….
BTS announces return with new world tour in 2026 and 2027
K-pop band to start tour in April after nearly four-year hiatus due to all seven members needing to complete South Korea’s mandatory military serviceThe BTS comeback is upon us: the K-pop septet has announced a 2026-2027 world tour, kicking off in Sout…
Music executive LA Reid settles sexual assault lawsuit on day civil trial was due to begin
The former Arista Records chief executive had faced allegations that he derailed the career of former employee Drew Dixon after she rejected his advancesThe Grammy-winning music executive LA Reid settled a lawsuit by a former employee who accused him o…
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, guitarist for rock band Black Midi, dies aged 26
Family statement said musician died ‘after a long battle with his mental health’Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, the guitarist who was a member of acclaimed British experimental rock band Black Midi, has died aged 26.A statement from his family said he died “a…
Andrew Clements, Guardian’s classical music critic, dies aged 75
An outstanding critical voice, his deep knowledge and love of music was evident in everything he wroteThe Guardian’s long-serving and much admired classical music critic Andrew Clements died on Sunday aged 75 after a period of illness.Clements joined t…