Music

September 18, 2020

The government cites conservative values as the reason for policing music and dancing clips on the trendy video-sharing platform.

Coronavirus Art

A new study on coronavirus songs in Africa looks at the impact of music with a message

The World

September 17, 2020

When graduate student Dipo Oyeleye heard the song "We Go Win (Corona)" by Cobhams Asuquo, a Nigerian singer-songwriter, he knew what his next research project would be: a study of the myriad coronavirus songs that flourished in Africa at the pandemic's onset on the continent.

Music

Musicians across the world sing tributes to Beirut

The World

September 10, 2020

Amid huge challenges for Lebanon, musicians around the world find ways to support a country going through exceptionally tough times.

Music

Travel takes on new meaning in this jazz pianist’s latest album

The World

August 31, 2020

Taiwanese American jazz pianist Eric Pan's new album reflects on metaphysical treks — through the world of the music and within the self.

Music

Global ukulele community keeps music alive, online in pandemic

The World

August 26, 2020

About 140 ukulele aficionados from around the globe gathered online for UkeFest, an annual confab. They took to Zoom out of love for the four-stringed, guitarlike instrument adapted from the instruments Portuguese immigrants brought to Hawaii in the 19th century.

‘Bardcore’ trend sees modern pop songs reimagined with a medieval twist

The World

August 24, 2020

A new trend on YouTube known as bardcore sees modern pop songs like Foster The People's "Pumped Up Kicks" or Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" reimagined in a medieval sound.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Choirs in the age of coronavirus: A new study looks at the risks of singing

The World

August 13, 2020

Are choirs really dangerous in the age of COVID-19? A new study measures the actual number of particles sprayed while singing the classic song "Happy Birthday." Jonathan Reid, a chemistry professor leading the research at Bristol University, speaks to host Marco Werman about the study.

Identity

Amid crackdown in China, Uighur diaspora artists promote their culture

The World

August 12, 2020

The US has stepped up efforts to hold China accountable for treatment of ethnic minority Uighurs in the western Xinjiang region, but new evidence shows continued persecution, with celebrities even being targeted.

Business

International flights resume in East Africa

The World

August 10, 2020

COVID-19 lockdowns in East Africa brought air travel to a halt for months. Now, airlines in the region are returning to the air.

Top of The World

Beirut blast kills at least 100, injures thousands; Security restrictions in Kashmir; Can artificial crowd noise match up?

The World

August 05, 2020

Rescue workers remain on the scene of a massive explosion at Beirut’s port yesterday that killed at least 100 people. And, security authorities are enforcing restrictions in much of Kashmir today, a year after India revoked the disputed region’s semi-autonomy in a controversial move. Also, can artificial crowd noise match the thrill of packed stadiums?

Music

Social media censorship in Egypt targets women on TikTok

A new study on coronavirus songs in Africa looks at the impact of music with a message

Musicians across the world sing tributes to Beirut

Travel takes on new meaning in this jazz pianist’s latest album

Global ukulele community keeps music alive, online in pandemic

‘Bardcore’ trend sees modern pop songs reimagined with a medieval twist

Choirs in the age of coronavirus: A new study looks at the risks of singing

Amid crackdown in China, Uighur diaspora artists promote their culture

International flights resume in East Africa

Beirut blast kills at least 100, injures thousands; Security restrictions in Kashmir; Can artificial crowd noise match up?

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