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Sat, December 9, 2023 | 06:44

Zion.T crafts new LP through personal experiences, introspection

Zion.T crafts new LP through personal experiences, introspection

R&B singer-songwriter and producer Zion.T returned Wednesday with his third studio album, 'Zip,' offering a collection of relatable narratives woven from personal experiences and insightful observations.

2023-12-06 10:35

Spotify axes 17% of workforce in third round of layoffs this year

Spotify axes 17% of workforce in third round of layoffs this year

Spotify says it's axing 17% of its global workforce, the music streaming service's third round of layoffs this year as it moves to slash costs while focusing on becoming profitable.

2023-12-04 21:22

Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra dazzles audience at Korea International Festival

Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra dazzles audience at Korea International Festival

The Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO), based in the capital of Taiwan, mesmerized the audience with a performance at the Seoul Arts Center in Seocho-gu, southern Seoul, Saturday.

2023-12-03 10:15

Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, dies at age 65

Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, dies at age 65

Shane MacGowan, the singer-songwriter and frontman of Celtic punk band The Pogues, best known for the Christmas ballad “Fairytale of New York,” died Thursday, his family said. He was 65.

2023-11-30 22:02

Composer Unsuk Chin says Berlin Philharmonic's recordings of her works surreal

Composer Unsuk Chin says Berlin Philharmonic's recordings of her works surreal

Korean composer Unsuk Chin still finds it unbelievable that the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra has published the recordings of her music.

2023-11-29 16:28

BLACKPINK awarded British order from King Charles

BLACKPINK awarded British order from King Charles

LONDON — BLACKPINK won a British order rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences from King Charles III, Wednesday (local time), on the occasion of President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit to the United Kingdom.

2023-11-22 23:22

S. Korea, UK sign Downing Street Accord to upgrade ties to 'highest level'

Pianist-composer Yiruma wants his songs to connect with audiences' memories

Pianist-composer Yiruma wants his songs to connect with audiences' memories

Korean composer-pianist Yiruma is gearing up for his 2024 Yiruma World Tour, set to commence next month with the first performances taking place in Australia.

2023-11-21 16:04

Seoul Philharmonic's new Dutch director shares vision for 5-year tenure

Seoul Philharmonic's new Dutch director shares vision for 5-year tenure

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO)'s new music director on Monday pledged to closely collaborate with Korean musicians and artists, nurture young conductors and embark on global tours during his five-year tenure starting in January 2024.

2023-11-20 15:58

Soprano Sumi Jo performs in Brussels to promote Korea's World Expo bid

Soprano Sumi Jo performs in Brussels to promote Korea's World Expo bid

South Korean soprano Sumi Jo has performed in a concert in Belgium to support South Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo, the Korean Culture Center in Belgium said.

2023-11-17 19:33

Pianist Lim Yunchan to perform with Seoul Philharmonic early next year

Pianist Lim Yunchan to perform with Seoul Philharmonic early next year

Pianist Lim Yunchan will perform with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) in early January as the orchestra's first performance since the inauguration of its new music director, Jaap van Zweden, the orchestra said Wednesday.

2023-11-15 17:59

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