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Trinidad and Tobago's new generation embraces the sound of the steelpan

The steelpan - a percussion instrument created in Trinidad and Tobago in 1939 - is making a comeback as a new generation embraces its vibrant sound. Fans of the pan say new technology has made the instrument more accessible and affordabl...

Africanews

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Israel’s Eurovision participation triggers boycotts

Israel has been cleared for the 2026 Eurovision song contest after the European Broadcasting Union said most members did not want a vote on participation, prompting four countries — the Netherlands, Ireland, Spain and Slovenia — to boyco...

CBC News

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Four countries to boycott 2026 Eurovision after Israel can take part

The contest, whose 70th edition is scheduled for Vienna in May, pits acts from dozens of nations against one another for the continent's musical crown.

Euronews

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Countries boycott 2026 Eurovision after EBU says Israel can take part

The contest, whose 70th edition is scheduled for Vienna in May, pits acts from dozens of nations against one another for the continent's musical crown.

Euronews

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Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd top 2025 Spotify Wrapped

Spotify on Wednesday released its lists of the most-streamed songs, albums and podcasts of 2025. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny was named the Global Top Artist for the fourth time with nearly 20 billion streams.

CBS News

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Samba Train celebrates National Day of Samba at Christ the Redeemer

High above Rio de Janeiro, the rhythms of samba echoed through the city as artists boarded the iconic Corcovado Train for a special thanksgiving mass at the Christ the Redeemer statue.

Africanews

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Eurovision body may vote on excluding Israel in watershed moment

Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest comes under scrutiny again on Thursday, when members of Europe's broadcasting body may vote on whether it should be excluded from the contest over its conduct in Gaza.

Reuters

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China halts Japanese concerts as diplomatic row over Taiwan escalates

Japan–China tensions have led to multiple Japanese cultural events in China being abruptly cancelled. Singer Maki Otsuki was escorted offstage in Shanghai, with organizers blaming “unavoidable circumstances.”

Al Jazeera

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Olivia Dean gets fans refunds after calling out Ticketmaster

Live Nation and Ticketmaster will cap resale prices and partially refund some fans after U.K. singer Olivia Dean called out high-priced ticket resales for her tour. This comes as proposed legislation in the U.K. would band reselling tick...

CBC News

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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dead at 81

Jamaica's Jimmy Cliff, the iconic reggae star who helped transform the island's music into a global cultural phenomenon, has died, his wife said Monday in a social media post. He was 81.

France 24

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Former Led Zepplin frontman Robert Plant reinterprets traditional folk

Rock and roll legend Robert Plant, the former frontman for Led Zepplin, is reinterpreting traditional folk music in his latest album, "Saving Grace." Plant is touring the U.S. with his band to support the album and caught up with "CBS Sa...

CBS America

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The Beatles Anthology - Official Trailer

Take a look at the Official Trailer for The Beatles Anthology, a documentary on one of the most influential bands in American history, distributed by Disney+. The Beatles Anthology streams on November 26 on Disney+ over the course of thr...

IGN

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How AI is changing the music world

Tens of thousands of AI tracks hit streaming platforms every day. What does that mean for artists – and for us users?

DW News

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U.K. government says it will ban ticket resales above face value

The U.K. will move to ban the resale of entertainment and sports tickets for more than original face value. It says bulk buyers and bots often snap up tickets for popular events to resell at exorbitant amounts, unfairly pricing out real ...

CBC News

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Miguel on releasing first studio album in nearly a decade

Miguel, Grammy Award winner and NYU Steinhardt scholar-in-residence, says social media is the biggest blessing for artists and creators across all mediums.

Bloomberg

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Bad Bunny dominates Latin Grammy Awards

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny had a huge night at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas.

CBS News

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Nigeria's Loud Urban Choir

From studio covers to global stages, Nigeria’s Loud Urban Choir is redefining choral music with bold, iconic remakes.

DW News

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Viral TikTok songs are changing the music industry

From obscure music, to forgotten hits, and new artists, is the music industry more diverse than ever?

Mashable

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Taylor Swift: 'The End of an Era' - Official Trailer

The End of an Era is an illuminating docuseries on Disney+ that gives an intimate look at Taylor’s life as her tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world.

IGN

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Rapper Bad Bunny's global stardom boosts Puerto Rico's economy

Rapper Bad Bunny has brought a major boost to Puerto Rican pride, and the economy.

Al Jazeera

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Jimmy Kimmel remembers Cleto Escobedo III, leader of in-house band

Jimmy Kimmel announced Cleto Escobedo III, his longtime friend and bandleader of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," has died at 59. Escobedo has been with the show since it premiered in 2003, and he and Kimmel were friends since childhood.

CBS America

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Star-studded performances at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper and more stars were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports on the star-studded event.

CBS America

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Legendary Senegalese band Baobab returns to Paris stage

For more than 50 years, orchestra Baobab has emboded the elegance of West African sounds, blending traditional Senegalese and Afro-Cuban music. At the Paris Olympia concert hall the band returns to celebrate his legacy as part of their E...

France 24

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Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy noms, K-pop breaks through

Kendrick Lamar is leading this year’s Grammy Award nomination count with nine while Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter also landed multiple nods and K-pop makes its way into major categories.

CBC News

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How 'KPOP Demon Hunters' became the biggest hit of the year

The formula behind Netflix's biggest film of all-time.

Mashable

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Why Kendrick Lamar has more Grammys nominations than Taylor Swift

The Grammy Awards released its 2026 nominations, and Kendrick Lamar is topping the list with the most chances to win music's most prestigious prize. Mikael Wood, a pop music critic for the Los Angeles Times, joins "CBS News 24/7" with more.

CBS America

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There’s an entire symphony going on beneath the waves

There’s a whole symphony of sounds happening every day in the waters of the Gulf, and scientists have started eavesdropping. The information we can learn from the cacophony of sound will be important for conservation efforts for importan...

The Weather Channel

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AI pop star Xania Monet hits Billboard charts

AI-driven artist Xania Monet is cracking Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay survey in what is the first known instance of an AI act getting on a Billboard radio chart. Some are concerned about a lack of regulation in the music industry and ho...

CBC News

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'Aqua the musical' set for worldwide tour

The world famous Danish-Norwegian europop group AQUA have agreed to have their music and origins transformed into a full-scale stage musical. From 'I'm a Barbie Girl' and 'Doctor Jones', to marriage between band members, the production p...

Euronews

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Young Russian musicians defy Kremlin through song

In Russia, a growing number of young musicians show their opposition to the war in Ukraine. Some street performances have gone viral — but artists such as Diana Loginova, also known as Naoko, are risking fines and jail time for defying R...

DW News