In Congo, priest uses rap music to bring gospel to youth

06/16/2026

Kinshasa, DR Congo—Clad in his black cassock and energized by the frenetic beat, Jean-Pierre Mongambi, Kinshasa’s “rapping priest”, roamed underprivileged districts using rap to bring the gospel to the city’s youth. “Nayambi, nayambi” — “I believe” in the…

Remembering Peabo Bryson: 10 songs that defined a legendary career

Brian Ochoa 06/03/2026

The music world is mourning the death of legendary R&B balladeer Peabo Bryson, who died on June 2, 2026, at the age of 75. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Bryson became one of the…

‘Michael’ shatters record for music biopics

04/27/2026

NEW YORK  — “Michael,” the big-budget Michael Jackson spectacle, shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production to launch with $97 million in U.S. and Canada theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, shattering a record debut for music biopics.…

South Korean one-handed pianist rises after stroke, reinvents career

04/17/2026

SEOUL, South Korea— When a major stroke paralyzed South Korean pianist Lee Hun’s right side in 2012, he first worried about whether he would ever walk again. Playing the piano wasn’t even a consideration. He returned to…

IV of Spades returns to Cebu; Concert details announced

Neil Povadora 04/05/2026

Cebu, Philippines – Are you ready for IV of Spades comeback in Cebu? Filipino rock band IV of Spades will bring their Andalucia Tour to Cebu on July 18, 2026, at the SM Seaside Cebu Arena.  READ:…

LANY set to come back to Cebu this November

Immae Lachica 03/17/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Looks like the current location for this indie duo on November 6 will be in Cebu City!  Yes, LANY will yet again grace the beautiful island of Cebu this coming November 2026.  READ: Some of…

‘Easiest scam in the world’: Musicians sound alarm over AI impersonators

Agence France Presse 12/16/2025

LONDON, United Kingdom — Does the latest track by your favorite singer sound slightly off? You may be right. Fraudulent AI-generated tracks are increasingly appearing in artists’ own profiles on streaming platforms, presented as their original work.…

Music in the success of K-dramas

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 11/06/2025

Music is a movie’s hidden language. The original soundtrack (OST) of movie or a series acts as a storytelling tool that enhances the audience’s experience by setting the mood, evoking emotions, and providing narrative structure. Korean drama…

Michael Learns To Rock is back: A three-city tour to relive all the hits in the Philippines

10/30/2025

Michael Learns To Rock is back in the Philippines with their most exciting tour yet, “Encore All The Hits”, set to ignite stages in Davao, Cebu and Metro Manila this November. They last performed in the Philippines…

15 Years Later, We’re Still Stuck on 1D

Mark John Cabante 07/23/2025

In 2010, five solo contestants auditioned on the British television show The X Factor. They were grouped together, forming a band that would go on to become one of the biggest pop acts of the decade. One…

90s vibes: Oasis rides Britpop revival in UK

06/30/2025

London, United Kingdom–With “Britpop” bands Oasis and Pulp topping the charts and filling concert halls, a 90s vibe is floating over the UK this summer amid nostalgia for a “cooler” time when people seemed “happier”. A trip to…

February Break: Cebuano punk rock band born from shared love for music

CNU Intern, Ma. Hazel Casul 06/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Four young musicians from Cebu are making a different kind of noise—one that speaks of passion, perseverance, and purpose.  Known as February Break, this alternative punk rock band proves that music isn’t just…

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