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'Sugar Man' singer Rodriguez dies at 81
AFP, Published on 09/08/2023
» NEW YORK - Sixto Rodriguez, the once obscure American singer-songwriter who enjoyed a career renaissance after his music developed a cult following abroad, has died at the age of 81.
Ali Sethi's infectious hit 'Pasoori' reverberates from Pakistan to Coachella
AFP, Published on 18/04/2023
» INDIO (UNITED STATES) - A tale of forbidden love with an infectious hook, Ali Sethi's song "Pasoori" has become an international phenomenon, fusing poetic tradition with global beats to fuel the rise of the Pakistani singer's star.
Bad Bunny: the reggaeton star transforming pop music
AFP, Published on 16/04/2023
» INDIO (UNITED STATES) - High-octane hits, dance breaks, fireworks and a bonus lesson on the history of Caribbean music: with his groundbreaking Coachella set, Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny showcased a Latin revolution in pop fueled by his skyrocketing fame.
Tyre Nichols' photos honored at California desert art fest
AFP, Published on 05/03/2023
» PALM SPRINGS (UNITED STATES) - Out in the California desert, nestled between billboards advertising hairline restoration and varicose vein removal, six hauntingly beautiful images of steel bridges and sunsets loom incongruously over the dusty highway.
After a Davos DJ gig, Idris Elba has new role: advocate for small farmers
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» DAVOS (SWITZERLAND) - The last time British actor Idris Elba was in Davos during the World Economic Forum, it was to perform as a DJ at a party with R&B superstar Mary J. Blige.
Trump declares state of emergency in coronavirus-paralysed US
AFP, Published on 14/03/2020
» WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday in what critics say was a long-delayed admission of the gravity of the coronavirus crisis that's triggered the shutdown of schools, sporting events, offices and travel in the world's richest country.
Virus deaths soar in Italy, New York deploys national guard
AFP, Published on 11/03/2020
» ROME: Italy recorded its deadliest day of the coronavirus crisis despite locking down the entire country, as New York deployed the National Guard to contain a disease that has sown worldwide fear.
As coronavirus concerns bloom, performing arts world fears major hit
AFP, Published on 11/03/2020
» NEW YORK - Coronavirus angst has the world washing its hands with newfound vigor -- but the performing arts world wringing them, as directives to scrap mass events threaten the entertainment world with economic chaos.
Coachella postponed until October over coronavirus fears
AFP, Published on 11/03/2020
» NEW YORK - Organizers on Tuesday rescheduled the Coachella music festival until October over coronavirus concerns, following advice from local health authorities.
Indian Wells tennis cancelled over coronavirus fears
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» LOS ANGELES - The ATP and WTA tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, has been cancelled over concerns about the outbreak of the new coronavirus, making it the first major sporting event in the US to be scrubbed due to health concerns.