For religious conservatives in the country, South Korean music has a bad influence on youth. But should it be censored?
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Mozhdah Jamalzadah – The ‘Oprah of Afghanistan’
On her ascent to Afghan pop stardom, her stint in Afghanistan as a television talk show host and her heartbreak amid recent events in her country of origin.
Old Tradition, New Twist: In ‘Rumors,’ Lizzo and Cardi B Pull From the Ancient Greeks
The classical tradition has long excluded anyone who wasn’t white. But a succession of Black female artists have attempted to broaden these ossified boundaries.
Charlie Watts – The Rolling Stones Drummer Who Eschewed Both the Glitz And Grime of His Milieu
Drummer Charlie Watts' musical sensibilities helped the band reach for more than just the rock sound. He passed away on Monday.
Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Baby Sues 30 Years Later
Spencer Elden, the naked baby on the cover of Nirvana's iconic 'Nevermind' album, is suing the band and Kurt Cobain's estate for child sexual exploitation.
Monthly Indie Dive: Music To Look Out for From July 2021
A quick review of new indie releases from July that caught our eye.
A Comedian’s Ode to Downtown Srinagar That’s Making Kashmiris Hum Along
'Down Town', a Kashmiri-English song by Musaib Bashir, has become a runaway hit in the Valley and beyond.