Musicians including Kate Bush and Billy Ocean released a “silent record” in outrage at a proposed change to British copyright law.
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All Languages Follow This Pattern. So Does Humpback Whale Song.
The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new study suggests.
A Killer Was Taken Back Into Custody. Was It Because of His Drill Rap Songs?
A man convicted of murder in London was taken back into custody after a report emerged that he was anonymously making drill rap music. The victim’s family worries his music could bring him more fame.
Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation
Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”
Under a Highway in Rio, a Dance Style Charms a New Generation
On Rio de Janeiro’s fringes, partygoers have been dancing “charme” to the sounds of R&B for decades. Now, a new crop of dancers is reviving — and transforming — the scene.
Singer Turns ‘Feliz Navidad’ Into Protest Anthem Against Yoon Suk Yeol
Baek Jae Gil, whose viral anthem calls for the ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol, has a long history with the country’s pro-democracy movement.
The Lyrics to “+57” Causes Backlash in Colombia, a Reggaeton Hot Spot
A recent song’s explicit lyrics have prompted criticism that the music promotes harmful stereotypes about Colombia.
Your Heart’s Desire
Understanding what’s “for you” or “not for you” is part of refining taste. But what if it’s also closing you off to pleasure and connection?
Taylor Swift to Tour in Canada After Trudeau Issues Plea on Social Media
Ms. Swift is performing six shows in Toronto before heading to Vancouver, the final stop in her blockbuster Eras Tour.
Part-Time Farmers, Part-Time Rock Stars: A Chinese Band’s Unlikely Rise
The band, Varihnaz, has gained fans by offering an alternative to China’s hyper-polished, fast-paced modern life, with songs about pesticides and poultry raising.