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Second day of The Spirit of Tengri 2015 opens with tribute song to Batyrkhan Shukenov
The second day of The Spirit of Tengri, a contemporary ethnic music festival in Kazakhstan's Almaty, began with a tribute to Kazakh singer Batyrkhan Shukenov.
10 June 2015
Estonian folklore energizes crowd at The Spirit of Tengri in Almaty
A young and ambitious band from Estonia Trad.Attack! has energized the crow with a contemporary take on traditional Estonian folklore.
10 June 2015
Holdviola and Nordic Namgar bring Lyricism to The Spirit of Tengri
Hungarian Holdviola and Buryat-Norweigian Nordic Namgar have brought a lyrical vibe to The Spirit of Tengri in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
10 June 2015
German big band legend James Last dies at 86: promoter
German composer and big band leader James Last, whose trademark easy listening music brought him international success, has died aged 86.
10 June 2015
Lady Gaga cancels gig last minute as Tony Bennett ill
A joint concert by pop diva Lady Gaga and veteran crooner Tony Bennett was cancelled at the last minute because the 88-year-old was "taken ill".
10 June 2015
Iggy Azalea withdraws under fire from gay celebration
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea canceled a performance at a US gay pride celebration after criticism over past remarks that were seen as homophobic.
09 June 2015
Apple aims to become online music powerhouse
Apple made its play to shake up online music with a new subscription service allowing users to stream songs, listen to playlists and connect with performers.
09 June 2015
Mongolian ethno-rock and Tuvan throat singing conclude first day at The Spirit of Tengri
The first day of The Spirit of Tengri 2015 has ended with the performances of a legendary throat singer from Tuva Radik Tylyush with the Chalma project and Chinese rock band Hanggai.
08 June 2015
Georgian jazz, Bashkir rock and Turkish avant-garde at The Spirit of Tengri
Artists from Georgia, Bashkortostan and Turkey have performed at the contemporary ethnic music festival The Spirit of Tengri
07 June 2015
Apple expected to turn up the music dial on Monday
Apple is expected to unveil a ramped up music service that builds on the iPhone maker's strengths in a challenge to Spotify, Pandora and other established players.
07 June 2015
One Direction scotch split rumours
British boyband One Direction insisted they would not be splitting up despite the departure of band member Zayn Malik.
07 June 2015
Mongolian ethnic rock meets Estonian folklore at The Spirit of Tengri
Some of the participants of The Spirit of Tengri have come to Kazakhstan for the first time to perform in front of thousands of people.
06 June 2015
The Spirit of Tengri builds bridges between cultures: The Shin
Participants of the Spirit of Tengri festival are in Almaty, rehearsing and awaiting the show.
06 June 2015
The Spirit of Tengri has everything it takes to become largest ethnic festival
Chairman of the Board of Kaspi Bank Vyacheslav Kim is confident that a bright future awaits the international ethnic music festival The Spirit of Tengri.
06 June 2015
Craftsmen's fairground to open at the Spirit of Tengri 2015
The 3rd edition of The Spirit of Tengri will turn the Abay square into an ethnic and cultural fairground
06 June 2015
The Spirit of Tengri 2015 presents historical journey through ethnic music
International contemporary ethnic music festival The Spirit of Tengri extends its geographic repertoire this year.
06 June 2015
The Spirit of Tengri 2015: place where electronic meets ethnic music
The Sprit of Tengri international music festival unites ethnic and progressive electronic music this year.
06 June 2015
Yedil Khussainov brings unimaginable blend of Kazakh classical, jazz and ethnic music to The Spirit of Tengri
Well-known Kazakh musician Yedil Khussainov will perform at The Spirit of Tengri with a choir, an international contemporary ethnic music festival in Almaty
06 June 2015
Jay Z's Tidal offers new promotion amid streaming battle
Tidal, the nascent streaming service led by hip-hop mogul Jay Z, announced new features and a low promotional rate as competition intensifies.
04 June 2015
Iggy Azalea needs 'mental break' from touring
Hip-hop star Iggy Azalea has said she canceled her tour because she needed a "mental break."
03 June 2015