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Billie Holiday

A Singer Beyond Our Understanding

Culture 3 July 2023

Similar to the founding principles of the blues, Billie Holiday’s life was marred with both the harsh realities of personal woes and boisterous changes...

Century Of The Belgrade Philharmonic

Enthusiasm, Dedication And Virtuosity

Culture 2 June 2023

In the year that sees the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra celebrate its centenary, we look back at the wonderful maestros and artists who’ve woven their...

Radmila Bakočević, Opera Singer

Woman Who Wisely Directed Her Own Career

Conversations 23 December 2022

She began her career as a lyric soprano and concluded it as a dramatic soprano. She has portrayed...

The 110-year-old Titanic Violin That Miraculously Survived The Sinking Ship

Art 18 August 2022

Of all the instruments in the world, violins and other string instruments are often renowned for their longevity, with the...

South Africa’s National Anthem: What Are The Lyrics And Why Are There Two Separate Songs?

Culture 4 August 2022

South Africa’s national anthem is a musical diamond, being the only neo-modal national anthem in the world. But...

Find Out Your Musical IQ With Harvard University Test

Chill Out 26 July 2022

Ever wondered what your IQ would be when it comes to music? Researchers at Harvard University have created...

10 Pieces Of Classical Music That Will Change Your Life

Chill Out 22 July 2022

Hold on to your hats – if you haven’t heard any of these musical works of genius, your...

Maxim Vengerov, Violinist, Violist And Conductor

Wizard On The Rostrum

Conversations 1 July 2022

One of the most sought-after contemporary solo artists and conductors, an artist of prolific talent, his career has...

Barbara Pravi, Singer, Songwriter, And Actress

Serbian Roots, French Flair

Art 30 June 2022

Barbara Pravi, a French artist and singer-songwriter of Serbian origin, presented herself to the Belgrade public at the...

Dolly Parton, American Singer-Songwriter

Entrepreneurial Success Of A Country Music Queen

Music 4 April 2022

While she may be best known for her country crooning, her investment in Dollywood has helped her become...

“Wonders Of Vinča Culture” By Satori Amazed Public At Expo 2020 Dubai

Events 18 January 2022

Satori, one of the world's leading producers from Amsterdam, but with a Serbian origin, held fascinating performance at...

10 Things We Learned From The Beatles: Get Back

Chill Out 14 January 2022

Peter Jackson’s eight-hour documentary on the Fab Four reveals Ringo is an amazing drummer, McCartney was a joy...

Damon Albarn Says He Was Put Off Pursuing A Political Career After Meeting Tony Blair

Music 10 December 2021

Damon Albarn has revealed that he once considered pursuing a political career but was put off after a meeting...

Anti-Biden Song Shoots To The Top Of The iTunes Chart Toppling Adele

Chill Out 10 November 2021

A U.S. rapper has knocked Adele off the top of the charts with his anti-Biden song which has...

Vojislav Pantić, Artistic Director Of The Belgrade Jazz Festival

50 Years of the Jazz Flame in Belgrade

Art 1 October 2021

While visitor numbers are falling at many festivals and audiences aren’t getting any younger, in Belgrade the halls...

Stefan Milenković, Violinist

Art Is The Best Way To Promote A Country

Culture 1 August 2021

It is invaluable that Serbia is nurturing its creative people and creative industries, and that this is recognised...

Slobodan Trkulja, Musician

“Modern Tradition” Is The Key Element Of Serbia’s Image

Culture 1 August 2021

The most important thing for Serbia’s image is probably the fact that there have been an unbelievable number...

Ana Krstajić, Composer

Free, Creative And Supported

Culture 1 August 2021

Today’s technologies allow us to very quickly modernise the country’s image and shed light on our multitude of...

Rock band Maneskin Wins Eurovision Song Contest For Italy

Culture 24 May 2021

A four-piece band of Italian rockers won the Eurovision Song Contest in the early hours of Sunday, giving...

Morrissey Accuses Simpsons Of ‘Complete Ignorance’

Chill Out 22 April 2021

Morrissey has accused The Simpsons of "hatred" and "complete ignorance" after he was parodied in a recent episode. In...

40 Years Later: Where Are The Singers From ABBA Today?

Chill Out 16 April 2021

ABBA was a popular group consisted of two married couples, but with the collapse of their relationship, pop...

Music Festivals Canceled Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic

Music 19 March 2021

When the coronavirus pandemic hit in early 2020, some musicians and festivals began rescheduling for early 2021, in...

Vasil Hadžimanov, Jazz Musician, Composer And Pianist

My Heart Led Me Back To Belgrade

My Life 31 January 2021

When you are born into a family of top musicians, when you carry a celebrated surname that you...

Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You reaches UK No 1 after 26 years

Music 25 December 2020

Mariah Carey has finally topped the UK charts with her widely beloved festive hit All I Want for...

Yoko Ono , John Lennon

John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band

Books 18 December 2020

A comprehensive, fascinating, well-produced, and finely printed publication that captures a moment of contemporary culture with breadth and...

The Thanksgiving Miracle of Taylor Swift’s Acoustic ‘Folklore’ Session

Music 4 December 2020

Witness the singer-songwriter perform the songs for the first time, face to face with the National’s Aaron Dessner...

The 10 Best Austrian Composers

From Mozart To Mahler

Austria 1 November 2020

Often heralded as the ‘capital of classical music’, Austria is a honeypot for those who consider themselves connoisseurs...

How Kanye West Made & Spends His Billion-dollar Fortune

World Entrepreneur 2 August 2020

Kanye West, the rapper, who has teased a presidential run since 2015, posted his intentions on Twitter that...

Gabriel Feltz, Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra

Music Begins Where Words End

Profile 1 July 2020

Standing in front of more than 100 musicians of a wonderful orchestra like the Belgrade Philharmonic, conducting from...

Branka Parlić, Pianist

The Art Of Pure Sound

Culture 1 July 2020

This part of Europe was discovered by Erik Satie and New Music at a time when Gershwin and...

Simon Trpčeski, pianist

Virtuoso With An Ethno Soul

My Life 1 February 2019

Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski (1979) performs alongside the world’s foremost orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Dutch...

Benjamin Schmid, Violinist

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