News of music

Legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach dead at 94

09-02-2023 13:54 Legendary US pop composer, songwriter and pianist Burt Bacharach, who provided a chart-topping playlist for the 1960s and 1970s with hits like 'I Say a Little Prayer,' has died in Los Angeles at the age of 94.

Shakira and Bizarrap's new song sets social media alight

12-01-2023 17:24 Shakira and Bizzarap set social media ablaze on Thursday night after releasing a song openly aimed at the Colombian artist's ex-partner, Gerard Piqué; New tune has been listened to 34 million times in 17 hours.

Argentina, a través de mis ojos Americanos

03-09-2022 16:12 I have spent the last two years now as a spy, a spectator, enchanted from a distance by Argentina, and Buenos Aires specifically. And it’s all thanks to Soda Stereo.

by Andy Meek

Musician Jorge Milchberg, known for 'El Cóndor Pasa,' dies aged 93

26-08-2022 18:41 Musician and composer Jorge Milchberg, best known for his 1960s arrangement of the Andean melody 'El cóndor pasa,' has died in Paris at the age of 93.

Mingus Centennial Festival to celebrate legendary US jazz musician

27-04-2022 18:04 The Mingus Centennial Festival, marking 100 years since Charles Mingus' birth, takes place this Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the ​​Centro Cultural 25 de Mayo.

by Hannah Gonzalez

Nathy Peluso and Nicki Nicole bring energy of Argentina to Coachella

21-04-2022 09:34 Nicki Nicole and Nathy Peluso were among the stars performing at the prestigious Coachella festival last weekend.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies in Colombia aged 50

26-03-2022 10:03 Drummer Taylor Hawkins of the multi-Grammy award-winning rock group Foo Fighters found dead in Colombia during band's South American tour, his bandmates confirmed in a statement Friday.

Row over 'machismo' in song by Brazil icon Chico Buarque

04-02-2022 13:29 Brazilian musician Chico Buarque's famous song 'Com Açúcar, Com Afeto' is at the centre of a firestorm after the singer said he would no longer perform it following criticism over 'machismo' in its lyrics.

Buenos Aires celebrates Charly García’s 70th birthday

22-10-2021 22:04 City pays tribute to legendary Argentine rocker with a marathon run of events, shows and concerts across the capital this weekend.

Rod Schejtman among select list of composers in WorldVision Composers Contest

24-09-2021 22:02 Pianist and composer participates in renowned international competition with 'La Magia di Vivere,' work for symphony orchestra that requires 85 musicians on stage.