Musicians
Dylan's 'Times They Are A-Changin' lyrics for sale for $2.2 million
Bob Dylan's handwritten lyrics to his 1960s classic "The Times They Are A-Changin'" are going up for sale with a $2.2 million asking price in what could mark a world record for rock lyrics.
Beyoncé, Gaga offer hope at all-star event fighting COVID-19
Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Lizzo, Shawn Mendes and others sang classic songs brimmed with messages of hope and change during a TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus, while Beyoncé and Alicia Keys spoke passionately about how the virus has disproportionately affected black Americans.
Music, dance performance pleases neighbors amid lockdown
Two musicians gave concerts on their terraces for their neighbors who cannot leave their homes due to stay-at-home orders, with a belly dancer accompanying them in Istanbul's Kadıköy district.
Alper Kalaycıklıoğlu and Hakan Kaya played upbeat music on their instruments to boost their neighbors' morale, as dancer Su Selda Uzun belly danced to their songs.
Handwritten 'Hey Jude' lyrics sell for $910,000
A sheet of paper bearing Paul McCartney's handwritten lyrics to "Hey Jude" sold for $910,000 in an online auction held on April 10 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' historic split.
The document penned by McCartney and used during the 1968 London recording of the classic song at Trident Studios was sold for more than five times its pre-sale estimate.
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Turkish man hosts 7 foreign nationals amid virus spread
After seven travelers from abroad got stuck in Turkey due to coronavirus restrictions, a local came to their rescue and took them into his home.
When six French nationals and a Spaniard found themselves high and dry due to travel restrictions in the Aegean Muğla province, musician Alper Kaya welcomed them to his home, where they all now enjoy playing music or doing yoga.
Turkish musician hosts foreign artists online
With his strong voice, wide repertoire and successful stage performances, Turkish musician Barbaros is hosting world-famous names on live broadcasts from his Instagram account.
Barbaros, a graduate of Istanbul University State Conservatory Opera Department, has hosted a few international artists so far.
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Historic address by the British Queen: Show the power of our national spirit
The British queen asked the citizens of that country to show the strength of previous generations of Britons.
In an extremely rare televised address to the nation last night, the queen called on UK citizens to recall the collective spirit that previous generations had during the difficult situation the country found itself in during World War II, Reuters reported.
Ain't No Sunshine singer Withers dies at 81
Soul singer Bill Withers, the maestro who gave the world such hits as Ain't No Sunshine and Lean On Me has died from heart complications at 81, his family said on April 3.
Withers died Monday in Los Angeles, according to the family statement, which was issued to the Associated Press.
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Documentary on Turkish soprano released online
A documentary on the life of Leyla Gencer, one of the most important opera singers of the 20th Century, has been released online for art lovers.
The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) released 'Leyla Gencer: La Diva Turca' on its YouTube channel.
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"George Enescu" Philharmonic to broadcast concerts on its YouTube channel, starting Thursday
The "George Enescu" Bucharest Philharmonic will broadcast, as of Thursday, 19:00hrs, concerts, interviews with artists and reportages on its own YouTube channel.