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Mon, February 6, 2023 | 05:52

Can Beyonce finally take home the top Grammy?

Can Beyonce finally take home the top Grammy?

As music's elite gather in Los Angeles for the Grammy awards on Sunday, one question is playing on loop: Will Beyonce finally win the coveted Album of the Year prize? The 41-year-old has the most chances at Grammy gold with nine nominations, following the release of "Renaissance," her rich, layered ode to club music.

2023-02-05 11:21

Itaewon music fest brings love to the healing process

Itaewon music fest brings love to the healing process

How should we act when faced with tragedy? It's a question that has no right answer. For some, the only acceptable way to conduct oneself when dealing with loss is with a quiet, solemn demeanor. They believe this is the only way to show respect for those affected by the tragedy.

2023-01-30 14:18

'100 Years of Korean Gagok': A closer look at the contested living histories of early Korean classical music

'100 Years of Korean Gagok': A closer look at the contested living histories of early Korean classical music

The titles of the songs on the program of “Hong Lanpa's Music Festival: 100 Years of Korean Gagok” on Dec. 27 have a beguiling plainness, recalling natural scenes and sentiments about them that nearly everyone living in Korea is familiar with: “Barley Field,” “Magnolia Flower,” “Rock Pass,” “A Moonlit Night,” “Inside a Flower-Shaped Cloud,” “Snow,” “Southern Village” and “Spr...

2023-01-25 13:02

Spotify launches program to support rising Korean hip-hop artists

Spotify launches program to support rising Korean hip-hop artists

Spotify, the world's largest music streaming subscription service, announced Wednesday the launch of a program to support rising Korean hip-hop artists.

2023-01-18 14:04

Pianist Lim Dong-hyek acquitted of obscenity charges in feud with ex-wife

Pianist Lim Dong-hyek acquitted of obscenity charges in feud with ex-wife

Pianist Lim Dong-hyek, who was sued by his former wife for sending obscene photos to her during their divorce process, has been acquitted by the prosecution, judicial officials said Wednesday.

2023-01-11 13:39

Webtoons embrace original soundtracks to appeal to wider audience

Webtoons embrace original soundtracks to appeal to wider audience

Webtoons are fun to read with catchy visuals and creative stories, and they want to offer more to attract readers with differentiated content: music for your ears.

2023-01-03 16:25

Classical music performances for 2023

Classical music performances for 2023

For classical music fans in Korea, 2023 is set to be a thrilling year as a legion of prominent musicians and orchestras are scheduled to perform here. The Staatskapelle Dresden, one of the world's oldest orchestras, founded in 1548, will take the stage in Seoul this March.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-01-02 15:41

Trot singer Lim Young-woong donates $234,000 to help people in need

Trot singer Lim Young-woong donates $234,000 to help people in need

Trot singer Lim Young-woong has donated 300 million won ($234,000) to charity in the name of his fan club.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-12-23 16:28

NCT Dream's 'Candy' winter EP sells 2 mil. copies in preorders

NCT Dream's 'Candy' winter EP sells 2 mil. copies in preorders

Korean boy group NCT Dream's special winter EP, "Candy," has surpassed two million copies in preorders, the group's agency, SM Entertainment, said Monday.

2022-12-19 15:37

Pianist Cho Seong-jin pre-releases single from upcoming Handel album

Pianist Cho Seong-jin pre-releases single from upcoming Handel album

Pianist Cho Seong-jin on Friday unveiled a minuet piano single by George Frideric Handel to be included on his upcoming solo album, Universal Music Group said.

2022-12-16 14:26

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