French piano virtuoso Aldo Ciccolini dies aged 89
Italian-born French piano virtuoso Aldo Ciccolini died overnight at his home in the Paris area after a long illness.
Katy Perry dazzles at Super Bowl halftime show
Singer Katy Perry dazzled at Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show in a spectacular performance featuring dancing sharks.
Jay Z to acquire Wimp music service
US rap star Jay Z made a $56-million foray into the music streaming business, buying Norway's Wimp in a bid to compete with giants like Spotify and Apple.
Michael Jackson's mother loses appeal against US promoter
The concert promoter AEG was in no way responsible for Michael Jackson's death, a California court ruled as it rejected an appeal brought by the singer's mother.
Tom Petty says no hard feelings on Sam Smith song
Rocker Tom Petty says he never threatened to sue Sam Smith over his smash hit "Stay With Me" and agreed that similarities to his own "I Won't Back Down" were coincidence.
Bob Dylan, 'wise' at 73, gives album free to seniors
Bob Dylan is giving away his latest album for free to select seniors as the 73-year-old rock legend says he is at peace with getting older.
Linkin Park cancels tour after injury
Linkin Park has canceled nearly a month of concerts around North America after the arena-packing hard rockers' lead vocalist Chester Bennington injured his leg.
Yerkesh Shakeyev and Marat Bisengaliev present Kazakh neoclassical music in London
Marat Bisengaliev played neoclassical music for symphony orchestra and solo violin of Kazakh composer Yerkesh Shakeyev.
Mario Ruiz another song to Golovkin: Good Boy Killa
Rapper Mario Ruiz has recorded a song dedicated to the Kazakhstani boxer Gennady Golovkin.
Renowned bass vocalist to perform in Astana Opera
World famous opera singer Barseg Tumanyan will give a solo concert on January 16 in Astana Opera.
Almaty's Philharmonic Hall presents nights of French chanson and Classic String Quartet music
Kazakh National State Zhambyl Philharmonic Hall invites for the night of French chanson and Classic String Quartet music.
Neil Young brings high-res music player to the masses
Rock star Neil Young announced his high-resolution music player Pono to the general public after delivering some 20,000 devices to Kickstarter supporters.
Eurasian Symphony Orchestra from Kazakhstan to perform worldwide
Famous Kazakh violinist Aiman Musakhodzhayev speaks about the Eurasian Symphony Orchestra.
Military band surprises mall visitors in Astana
Military Bank of the Ministry of Defense has made a surprise to unsuspecting mall visitors.
10 Kazakh hits in 5 minutes for New Year's celebration
Kazakh band Mezzo has created a medley of the 10 most popular domestic hits.
Death of Joe Cocker, 'greatest soul voice of Britain'
Legendary singer Joe Cocker, whose intense, gritty voice won him wide acclaim that spanned both rock and blues, has died at age 70.
AC/DC drummer says he wants to keep his job
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd described allegations he tried to hire a hitman as "ludicrous" and said he wanted to keep his job with the top-selling rock band.
Remi trio to perform at Astana Opera and live on TengrinewsTV
Arman Murzagaliyev will perform on the stage of the Astana Opera with his trio Remi on December 17.
Conchita Wurst won't be a 'bitter old drag queen'
"Bearded lady" Conchita Wurst is headed for the recording studio but doesn't rule out hanging up her stiletto heels in the coming years.
Kazakh composer to present music in London
Kazakh composer Yerkesh Shakeyev will present his neoclassical works in St. Luke's church in London.