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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.
31 January 2015
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.
30 January 2015
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.
24 January 2015
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.
22 January 2015
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.
19 January 2015
Mario Ruiz another song to Golovkin: Good Boy Killa
Rapper Mario Ruiz has recorded a song dedicated to the Kazakhstani boxer Gennady Golovkin.
18 January 2015
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.
15 January 2015
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.
15 January 2015
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.
07 January 2015
Eurasian Symphony Orchestra from Kazakhstan to perform worldwide
Famous Kazakh violinist Aiman Musakhodzhayev speaks about the Eurasian Symphony Orchestra.
02 January 2015
Military band surprises mall visitors in Astana
Military Bank of the Ministry of Defense has made a surprise to unsuspecting mall visitors.
31 December 2014
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.
25 December 2014
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.
23 December 2014
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.
22 December 2014
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.
16 December 2014
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.
15 December 2014
Kazakh composer to present music in London
Kazakh composer Yerkesh Shakeyev will present his neoclassical works in St. Luke's church in London.
10 December 2014
UNESCO recognizes Kazakh yurt and kuy as cultural heritage of humankind
The UNESCO has included the art of Kazakh dombra kuy and traditional knowledge and skills in Kazakh and Kyrgyz yurt into the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
08 December 2014
Astana Opera singer wins Finnish Vocal Competition
Kazakh singer Rosa Nurkey of Astana Opera has become one of the winners of the 3rd International Competition-festival of Choral, Instrumental Music and Academic Vocal in Turku, Finland.
08 December 2014
Cuban sings Kazakh folk song with ethnic rock band
A cuban singer Isaac has collaborated with a Kazakh ethnic rock band to produce what promisses to be a new hit in Kazakhstan.
08 December 2014