Ex-vice culture minister wins AI jazz music award

As K-pop costs soar, government plans bigger boost for smaller agencies

The Culture Ministry plans to double expansion support for small and mid-sized music agencies next year, as the government seeks to bolster the competitiveness of the country's music industry, Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young said Wednesday. Chae said the ministry is looking to expand the Global Leap Program for Small and Midsized Music Agencies, a program introduced this year to help promising companies enter overseas markets. We launched the program this year, and we're looking to roughly doub

Cape Town International Jazz Festival gets bigger and better with month-long jazz celebration

Cape Town International Jazz Festival gets bigger and better with month-long jazz celebration

Western Romania: Gărâna Jazz Festival gears up for its 30th anniversary

Western Romania: Gărâna Jazz Festival gears up for its 30th anniversary

AI Music Platform Suno Reveals Incubator Program For Indie Artists

The company said it'd give indie artists grants in the controversial company's latest bid to curry favor with the music community.

Music mogul Clive Davis dies aged 94

In a statement, the Davis family said he had “championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations”.

General : Fahmi Calls For Greater Recognition, Support For Local Music Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- The local music industry should be recognised and supported for its important contribution to bringing people together and helping shape Malaysia’s cultural identity, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Musician KooKusi’s ‘This Ability EP’ accepted into prestigious European mental health arts catalogue

US-based Ghanaian musician KooKusi has earned international recognition after his This Ability EP was accepted into the CARE – Culture for Mental Health Project, a European Union co-funded initiative that promotes artistic works exploring mental health, well-being and social inclusion.

Legendary music producer Clive Davis dies aged 94

Clive Davis, the legendary music executive, has passed away at the age of 94.

Stanford Jazz Festival brings centennials, string quartets and stars

The 54th annual festival, which runs through July 31, features a summer of celebrating both jazz masters and bold new ideas.

Utah Jazz vs Washington Wizards: Summer League Preview, start time, how to watch

Is it hyperbolic to say this is the most exciting Jazz game in 4 years?

LA Mayor Karen Bass Attends BET Awards After Defeating Spencer Pratt

Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass is celebrating her electoral primary victory in style at the 2026 BET Awards. Bass, 72, was all smiles while walking the red carpet at L.A.’s Peacock Theater on Sunday, June 28, wearing a power suit for the occasion. Bass donned a fitted blue pantsuit with nude pumps, accessorizing her ensemble []

Rising country music star Brooke Lee talks CMA Fest, new music and her iconic project with Chevrolet

Rising country music star Brooke Lee talks CMA Fest, new music and her iconic project with Chevrolet

Shahin Novrasli Festival set to take in Baku's Old City

The anniversary season will be the largest in the festival's history. This year, musicians from ten countries will participate, and the program will blend a wide variety of musical traditions and cultures, AzerNEWS reports.

AI Music Start-Up Suno Hires Atlantic Records, YouTube Alums to Lead Marketing and Music Business Development (EXCLUSIVE)

Suno, the controversial AI music generation company eager to partner with the music industry, has tapped two executives with longstanding ties to the business in VP roles. The company has hired former Atlantic Records executive Grace James as vice president and head of artist marketing and editorial. In addition, Christian Bowne, former YouTube head of []

Music stars pay tribute to industry titan Clive Davis after his death at 94

Artists remembered legendary music executive Clive Davis as a visionary who helped shape generations of musicians

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Geri Allen

Few jazz musicians have united the music’s history under their fingers as Geri Allen did. You could call her the essential connector of jazz’s midcentury years with its postmodern present. But listen to Allen for any duration, and your mind goes straight to the moment she’s inhabiting: Geri Allen’s world of time, with its stretched []

bp to expand support for cultural projects in Azerbaijan

bp to expand support for cultural projects in Azerbaijan

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75

Welsh music icon has died at the age of 75 after weeks in an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal.

Jazz was international before the US government embraced it | #AJ shorts

Jazz became a global art form through Black American musicians long before the US government adopted it as a tool of cultural diplomacy, according to Maurice Jackson of Georgetown University. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

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Blood, Sweat & Tears singer David Clayton-Thomas dies aged 84

The Canadian singer has been remembered for his integral role in the popular jazz-rock group.

Southeast Asia’s homegrown artists are knocking K-pop off its pedestal

Drawing lessons from the global success of K-Pop, the region is finding its own voice in a new generation of artists.

10 songs to memorialize Clive Davis, the larger-than-life music executive

No music executive has ever been so powerful as to become synonymous with the whole of the music industry itself.

Indonesia bolsters film ecosystem, taps into French collaboration

Indonesia's Culture Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country's film industry through ...

Is AI Helping or Hurting Black Music? SZA, Flo Milli, and More Speak to The Root

From music veterans like Jimmy Jam and newer acts like Flo Milli, Black artists weigh in on the AI usage in the industry and their responses are telling!

Star-studded funeral for music legend Clive Davis

Legendary music producer Clive Davis was honored at a private funeral in New York City following his death at age 94. The memorial brought together family and friends, as well as artists like Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen and Jennifer Hudson to pay tribute to his life. #cnn, #news

Governor felicitates newly elected KP Assembly Press Gallery office-bearers

Governor felicitates newly elected KP Assembly Press Gallery office-bearers

Għaxaq Music Festival 2026 to feature World Cup final screening, Ricchi e Poveri and Padre Guilherme

The Għaxaq Music Festival 2026 will feature three major events combining football, Italian music and international electronic acts

Global Music Industry Sees Significant Growth in 2023

The global music industry is experiencing remarkable growth this year, driven by streaming, live events, and emerging markets.

Clive Davis funeral: Emotional stars unite to bid final farewell to music mogul after his death aged 94

Clive Davis funeral: Emotional stars unite to bid final farewell to music mogul after his death aged 94

Leon Thomas: 'R&B is home for me'

Leon Thomas explains the impact R&B music has had on his life and artistry. He was honored with the ASCAP Vanguard Award. #LeonThomas #ASCAP

French, Korean artists to reimagine sound at Sejong Center

French, Korean artists to reimagine sound at Sejong Center

Mo Bamba, Jazz Agree To Two-Year Deal

Mo Bamba and the Utah Jazz have agreed upon a two-year deal. Bamba gives the Jazz depth at center behind Jusuf Nurkic and Jaxson Hayes. Bamba appeared in four games last season with the Toronto Raptors and Jazz. In his two games with the Jazz, Bamba averaged 5.0 points and 10.0 rebounds in 19.0 minutes. Bamba will be in his age-28 season.

Ministry Supporting Training and Certification of Local Creatives

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is supporting the training and certification of local creatives, enabling them to sharpen their skills, earn recognised qualifications, and advance their careers []

"A gem is lost": Veteran music executive dies, family reacts

Music executive Clive Davis, aged 94, has died, leaving a profound impact on the industry and a legacy of discovering stars like Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin.

Torremolinos welcomes back free summer jazz festival with international stars

Cool jazz fans are going to get another chance to enjoy live performances this summer as the popular event returns []

Legendary Music Exec Clive Davis Dead At 94

Legendary music producer Clive Davis passed away on Monday at the age of 94. Davis made history in the music industry as the founder of Arista Records and president of Columbia Records. He was known for creating some of the most iconic stars in modern music. He died peacefully from age-related illness following a recent ...