Music lovers seek to pump up digital audio quality
When he sees people listening to music on portable digital devices, David Chesky cringes.
Elton John challenges Russian gay ban from stage
British pop icon Elton John escaped serious criticism in Russia on Saturday after using a sold-out Moscow concert to challenge a highly contentious law banning the "propaganda of homosexuality" to minors.
Live 'Sound of Music' woos TV viewers, disappoints critics
US television network NBC's one-night live revival of the venerable Broadway musical "The Sound of Music" pulled a respectable 18.5 million viewers, but it failed to thrill the critics.
Jay-Z tops Grammy nominations, snub for Timberlake
Veteran rapper Jay-Z topped nominees for the 2014 Grammys announced Friday with nine nods, while Taylor Swift and Daft Punk were also among those in the running in major categories.
Son Pascal makes new music video in Astana
Italian singer Son Pascal, who is popular in Kazakhstan for his songs in Kazakh, has shot a video for his new song Makhabbat in Astana.
Bob Dylan charged in France over Croat comments: source
Bob Dylan has been charged with insulting behaviour and incitement to hatred in France after a Croat group filed a complaint about an interview he gave to Rolling Stone magazine.
Evening of Choral Music in Astana Opera
On December 4, Astana Opera theater will have an evening of choral music.
Famous Kazakhstan athlete shows judo throws for music video
Famous Kazakhstan judoka Marian Urdabayeva shows throws and holds for in a music video of Lyubimiy Sputnik band.
Jessica Lauren to sing in Almaty tomorrow
The music festival Jazzystan in Almaty will be supported by virtuoso pianist Oleg Pereverzev of Kazakhstan and British singer Jessica Lauren.
Kazakhstan violinist Yerzhan Kulibayev and Austrian conductor Vladimir Kiradzhiyev to meet on Astana Opera stage
A classic music concert with participation of famous Kazakhstan violinist Yerzhan Kulibayev and Austrian conductor Vladimir Kiradzhiyev will be held in the Chamber Hall of Astana Opera.
Taylor Swift, Timberlake win at American Music Awards
Pop diva Taylor Swift was named Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards (AMA) Sunday, while other big winners included British boy band One Direction and crooner Justin Timberlake.
Lady Gaga album hits number one despite weaker sales
Lady Gaga entered the Billboard 200 album chart at number one Wednesday with her new release "Artpop," though it sold less than its predecessor.
Dylan puts interactive video spin on 'Like a Rolling Stone'
Bob Dylan put a 21st-century interactive spin on a 48-year-old song that many consider his greatest composition when he released an official video for "Like a Rolling Stone."
Madonna tops Forbes highest-paid musician list
Business magazine Forbes named Madonna the highest-paid musician in the world on Tuesday, estimating her earnings at $125 million in the year to June.
Bieber's concert gear impounded in Argentina
Justin Bieber's concert gear has been seized in Argentina in a legal scuffle with a photographer, the latest in a series of incidents trailing the Canadian teen idol's South American tour.
Da Vinci's instrument: the sound of genius
With elegant black and tan keys it looks like a baby grand piano, but when tinkled they release the voluptuous tones of a cello.
Astana Opera presents Chamber Orchestra and Instrumental Ensembles
A presentation concert of a chamber orchestra and instrumental ensembles will be held on November 20 at Astana Opera.
ABBA mulls possible 'Waterloo' reunion
Legendary Swedish pop group ABBA could reunite next year to mark the 40th anniversary since they won the Eurovision Song Contest and were catapulted to global stardom, singer Agnetha Faltskog revealed on Sunday.
Kazakhstan singer sings with American rapper Nelly
An amateur singer from Kazakhstan got a chance to sing with American rapper Nelly.