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Watching the World Cup and hearing the music in the stadium may have left you wondering — how is that chosen? Is it just coincidence that “Wonderwall” plays after England matches? ...

Sonny Rollins had recorded the confidently titled “Jazz Colossus” album in 1956. But the saxophonist remained wracked with self-doubt. So, in the summer of 1959, he began to play on the windswept ...

A few days before the Eurovision song contest, we asked people on the streets of Nicosia how they feel about the contest in general, and Cyprus entry ‘Jalla’ in particular.

Cyprus has two cultural heritage projects recognised in the European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards 2026, placing the country in a prominent position ahead of the awards ceremony in Nicosia in ...

Della becomes the first ever Cypriot to be nominated for and win a Music Moves Europe Award, announced on Thursday night at the Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) awards ceremony in Groningen, ...

It is time for Paphos’ live music scene to shine. Several performances are approaching soon, at theatre halls, cozy music bars, restaurants and cultural venues so Paphos music lovers, you ...

American singer and songwriter Peter Yarrow, who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died on Tuesday at the age of 86, his publicist said. Yarrow ...

Tito Jackson, founding member of the popular Black American Motown group The Jackson 5 with his brothers, died on Sunday at the age of 70, his family said. The Jackson 5 was a ...

Vinyl records have made a comeback in Cyprus, with younger generations prompting a surge in demand for the analog. In this, young Cypriots reflect a worldwide trend. The return of ...

Broadcast Music Inc (BMI), the music rights company representing top songwriters such as Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Rihanna, is once again exploring options including a sale after it moved ...

July is definitely not a quiet month, in any sense. Beaches are packed, restaurants are fully-booked and the events agenda is enjoying its peak season. As several summer festivals return ...

‘We want to try to tell the Cypriots who we are and where we are coming from’ “Music is a worldwide language,” says Maria Demosthenous. “Its biggest strength is its ...

Limassol is bracing itself to host the Beonix electronic music festival, billed as the biggest music event of the year, set to take place over a September weekend at a ...

As a finalist for BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020, winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards and nominee in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2021 and 2022, ...

Jazz, swing, rock, chamber music – this season has it all. As bands, musical ensembles and orchestras prepare for their end-of-the-year shows, the local music scene is bursting with performances right ...

“Music, warmth and good company are all you need to enjoy a chilled Nicosia night,” says the Home for Cooperation, “and United by Sound Winter Edition is all about that!”. ...

Without knowing it, you have probably heard the work of a local composer on TV shows. Alix Norman finds a man whose passion for writing music transcends awards and accolades ...

The European University of Cyprus (EUC) has been conducting research into the benefits of music played to expectant mothers in the last trimester of pregnancy and mothers with infants up ...

Deep in the season of beach lounging, road tripping and festival hopping, a few of Cyprus’ charming villages are hosting traditional festivals this month inviting the public to visit and ...

The summer is undoubtedly Ayia Napa’s shining moment, welcoming tourists and vacationing locals alike. Beyond its bustling nightlife and packed beaches though, August has one more event that entices ...

A returning series of live music performances will take music enthusiasts and nature lovers up to Cyprus’ mountains and villages this September. As we ease back into the routine, still ...

Whether you are vacationing or working this month, August has some fun to offer to all. Although the cultural scene is a little less active every August as temperatures skyrocket ...

There will be music for all at cultural venue Technopolis 20 as it continues to welcome musicians for intimate performances in its garden. This month, local artists will bring Latin, retro ...

Music in the city never stops, not even in August when most people go on holiday and businesses go on a summer break. A few of the capital’s bars ...