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African Music: Ghanaian scholar Kofi Agawu’s work has reshaped how scholars analyze and hear African music, challenging old assumptions that reduce it to rhythm alone. Music Education: Tanzanian industry leaders want a standard music syllabus in schools; in Nigeria, Davido has unveiled plans for a music and performing arts complex at his alma mater. Filipino Music: BINI took Artist of the Year at the Filipino Music Awards, while Maki won Album of the Year and SB19 claimed top fan-voted honors. Cultural Exchange: Mainland Chinese and Taiwanese artists shared a concert of folk and contemporary music, while Naga guitarist Imnainla Jamir wrapped a tour across four Asian destinations. Caribbean Legacy: Trinidad and Tobago will hold a national farewell for calypso legend Mighty Sparrow on October 16. New Talent: Dubai has launched an orchestra foundation to support Emirati musicians.

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‘Music from heaven’: Fort Worth church celebrates 30 years of Cliburn Organ

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Year Founded	2021
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World fears Trump's 'cruelty' is crumbling US power 'before our eyes'

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Year Founded	1998
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Music Review | Pitbull’s ‘Pitcoin’ keeps the party going, but is short on standouts

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Owned By	RJRGLEANER Communications Group (Joseph M. Matalon Chairman, Anthony Smith CEO) through The Gleaner Company Ltd
Year Founded	1834
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Publication Location	Jamaica, Kingston
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World’s best bars in Singapore 2026: A cocktail crawl through the city

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Owned By	The Kasturi Family through Kasturi & Sons Ltd (KSL) & THG Publishing Pvt. Ltd.
Year Founded	1878
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Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	India, Chennai
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Whosrila hopes to take his music worldwide

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Year Founded	1834
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The Ghanian scholar who changed how the world hears African music

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Year Founded	2014
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Domain Registration Year	2010
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Publication Location	India, New Delhi
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Belinda Davids lands dream role as Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard musical

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Owned By	Kevin Ferguson through Habari Media (fka Highbury Media)
Year Founded	2014
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Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
Owner Country	South Africa

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Dubai’s orchestral music scene is set for a boost

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What's on

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Owned By	Ian Fairservice & Obaid Al Tayer through Motivate Media Group
Year Founded	1979
Website	https://whatson.ae/
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Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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