The spirit of the Great Steppe now on DVD - The Spirit of Tengri
Contemporary ethnic music festival The Spirit of Tengri was an event to remember in Kazakhstan's Almaty. It gathered musicians from various countries and took the audience to the roots with its ethnic chords. Those who missed the event or who want to experience it once again now have a chance. The festival organizers have prepared a special two-disc edition with a video from the concert and a set of tracks recorded in a studio.
Pink Floyd turns attention to Aral Sea catastrophe in new music video
The cult British rock band has always raised hard questions. This time they offer us to contemplate the fate of the Aral Sea. A part of the sea is located in Kazakhstan.
Murder plot charge against AC/DC drummer dropped
A charge alleging that AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was involved in a murder plot was dropped after New Zealand authorities found there was insufficient evidence
Taylor Swift ditches Spotify after blockbuster release
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Lil Wayne career-closing album delayed again
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Taylor Swift goes pop for giant release
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American rappers shoot video about Gennadiy Golovkin
American rappers have written a song and shot a video that pays homage to world-renowned Kazakh boxer Gennadiy Golovkin.
Kazakh singer advances to battle round at Russian Voice
Kazakh singer Diana Sharapova has joined the team of Russian popular singer Leonid Agutin at Golos, a Russian version of internationally renowned The Voice.
Singer James Blunt calls 'You're Beautiful' annoying
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Twitter tweets start to sing
Twitter began letting people instantly listen to music and other audio by clicking on tweets from the popular messaging service.
Vinyl 'renaissance' boosts British album sales
Vinyl records are enjoying a "renaissance" in Britain, the music industry's trade body said.
Astana Opera singers to perform in Opera Bastille in November
The Astana Opera artists will perform at the Opera Bastille in Paris on November 2.
Pop star Kesha sues producer Dr. Luke for sex abuse
American pop star Kesha sued her producer Dr. Luke for allegedly abusing her sexually and emotionally for years, while threatening to harm her career.
Iggy Azalea dominates American Music Award list
Hip-hop newcomer Iggy Azalea dominated the shortlist for the American Music Awards with nods in six categories just months after her debut album.
14-y.o. Kazakhstani amazes Hollywood
Vanessa Bezrodnaya, a 14-year-old girl from Kazakhstan's Semey, has become the prize winner at the World Championships of Performing Arts.
Marat Bisengaliev's solo concert in Almaty on November 1
World famous Kazakh violinist and conductor Marat Bisengaliev will give a solo concert at the Kazakh National State Zhambyl Philharmonic Hall in Almaty on November 1.
Film explores obscure Spanish exile of Clash legend
Punk legends The Clash were packing overflow crowds in the early 1980s but as his band disintegrated, Joe Strummer showed up disheveled at a bar in Granada.
Kazakhstan's Maria Mudryak stars in Donizetti's Elixir of Love in Italy
Maria Mudryak from Pavlodar, northern Kazakhstan will perform the leading role in famous Gaetano Donizetti’s opera The Elixir of Love.
Kazakh star violinist with no violin
What is the price of art? Who is to support this promising Kazakh violinist?
'This is the end' for Pink Floyd, Gilmour says
Pink Floyd's first album in 20 years will be the rock legends' last and will end on a "lyrical" note about the band's legacy.