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Kazakh singer to take part in Russian Voice
Binazir Yermaganbetova from Karaganda city has qualified for Golos, a Russian version of internationally renowned The Voice.
25 September 2014
Radiohead hints at new album
Experimental rock giants Radiohead are working on a new album - or at least it would appear so from the cryptic messages of frontman Thom Yorke.
25 September 2014
New Barbra Streisand album debuts at number one
Barbra Streisand showed a posse of hot young talent how it's done when her latest album "Partners" entered the Billboard 200 chart at number one.
25 September 2014
New Pink Floyd album to be released in November
A new album by British rock legends Pink Floyd is to be released on November 10, as billboards featuring the cover appeared around the world.
23 September 2014
For Nick Cave, vision shaped in 'horrible' hometown
Australian singer and writer Nick Cave has sought to probe the nature of both God and sexual desire through his frank, intense songs.
23 September 2014
Italian conductor Muti quits Rome opera
Italian conductor Riccardo Muti has thrown in the towel as the primary conductor of the Rome Opera after six years, amid funding problems and strikes.
22 September 2014
Jason Isbell sweeps Americana awards
Alternative country star Jason Isbell swept the Americana music awards on Wednesday with his deeply personal album "Southeastern."
19 September 2014
Tengri FM to bring Radik Tyulyush in multimedia concert in Almaty
Kazakhstani national radio station Tengri FM will present a concert of the Tuvan throat singer Raddik Tyulyush at Dostyk Plaza Shopping Mall on October 3.
19 September 2014
More exciting bands perform at 2nd TengriFM rock concert in Almaty
The second concert of the Na Vershine Tengri rock festival was held on September 13. Kazakhstani rock bands Cardinal, Alatau Jam and 8 Volt performed at concert organized by Tengri FM.
17 September 2014
Whitney Houston live album due in November
Nearly three years after her death, an album and DVD of live performances by Whitney Houston is to be released in November.
17 September 2014
6th season of Tengri FM rock festival to go Live
Tengri FM radio station has opened the 6th season of Na Vershine Tengri festival.
16 September 2014
Cat Stevens back with album, rare North America tour
The former Cat Stevens is back with an R&B-influenced album and will tour North America for the first time in more than 35 years.
16 September 2014
Interpol, a generation older, returns to sleek gloom
When Interpol released its first album of dark but refined rock, Facebook didn't exist and many fans still discovered bands at small, smoky clubs.
15 September 2014
Kazakh Nectar band signs with American PLG Music
Kazakhstani band Nectar, formerly known as LeLOO has signed a contract with Chicago-based label PLG Music.
14 September 2014
One Direction teases for new album with single
Boy band One Direction announced a November release for their latest record and streamed a free single to whet fans' appetites.
09 September 2014
Stromae sees years before next album
Belgian singer Stromae says that he may need years to "heal" himself before recording a third album.
06 September 2014
Japanese Autumn Art Festival to be held in Almaty
The 4th International Art Festival Japanese Autumn will be held in Almaty on September 8-9, 2014.
04 September 2014
Kate Bush returns to stage after 35 years
Ecstatic fans welcomed British pop singer Kate Bush back to the stage for her first show for 35 years, in the same venue as her only previous tour.
27 August 2014
World premier of Abai and Shakarim suites in Carnegie Hall in November
The world premier of the Abai and Shakarim suites will open at Carnegie Hall in New York on November 12, 2014.
26 August 2014
Astana Opera House goes global
Kazakhstan's Astana Opera troupe will tour the United States of America, Canada, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
26 August 2014