What’s MusikBi, Africa’s answer to Spotify
MusikBi is a legal music download platform created in Senegal. It promotes emerging African artists and protect them from piracy.
Bob Dylan’s archive is no longer secret
Bob Dylan’s archive, made up of 6,000 objects, texts, documents and recordings that retrace the history and inspiration of his genius, has been found and acquired in Oklahoma.
Arcade Fire to receive a prize for their commitment in Haiti
The Canadian band Arcade Fire will receive the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award on 2 April for their active support to the Haitian population.
This glove turns your hand into a music instrument
Two Turin-based young engineers invented Remidi T8, a glove that let you create music by touching whichever surface with your hands.
Matt Bellamy of Muse calls for more female politicians to save the Earth
According to the frontman of Muse Matt Bellamy the planet could be saved from environmental catastrophe only if it was ruled by more female leaders.
What’s happening to Kesha
A judge denies Kesha’s attempt to get out of her contract with Kermosabe Records (Sony), the label founded by producer Dr. Luke whom she accused of sexual abuse in 2014.
St. Vincent designs the first electric guitar for women
The first electric guitar designed for the female body by musician St. Vincent is lighter and more practical than a standard electric guitar.
Solid Vibration: music can now be 3D printed into ceramics objects
Two designers have created a new app for 3D printing sounds into solid objects. The project is called Solid Vibration.
The heart of Cuba beats to the rhythm of rumba
Journalist Gilles Peterson shows the roots and contemporary expressions of Cuban rumba in his new documentary La Clave.
Activist Beyoncé brings race issues to the fore in the US
Beyoncé’s latest video, Formation, and her show at the Super Bowl evoke the Black Panthers and have fuelled arguments about racism in the United States.