Massive Attack against fracking
Robert Del Naja and Euan Dickinson of the band Massive Attack composed the soundtrack to “A River”, a documentary highlighting the risks due to shale gas drilling in southern Wales.
Palmyra and ISIS: yesterday, today and tomorrow
Syrian regime forces have regained control of the city of Palmyra, ten months after its capture by the so-called Islamic State (ISIS). The Islamist militants were driven out of the ancient site on the 27th of March following three weeks of intensive military operations backed by Russian air strikes and Lebanese militias. During its
Rolling Stones in Havana, the pictures of the live concert in Cuba
The Rolling Stones have played in Havana, the capital of Cuba, in a concert that has been considered the biggest cultural event after the 1959 revolution: once again music has made the history.
The man who makes music out of ice in the coldest recording studio of the world
To underline the effects of climate change, Terje Isungset recorded his album Meditations in the arctic regions using ice instruments.
5 things you have to know on Pi day
In the United States, the 14th of March is written as 3/14, the first three numbers of pi. For this reason, the world celebrates “Pi day” on this date.
Marble Machine: a magic orchestra powered by marbles
Wintergatan Marble Machine is the name of a new, innovative music instrument powered by a hand crank and 2,000 marbles.
What’s MusikBi, Africa’s answer to Spotify
MusikBi is a legal music download platform created in Senegal. It promotes emerging African artists and protect them from piracy.
Bob Dylan’s archive is no longer secret
Bob Dylan’s archive, made up of 6,000 objects, texts, documents and recordings that retrace the history and inspiration of his genius, has been found and acquired in Oklahoma.
Arcade Fire to receive a prize for their commitment in Haiti
The Canadian band Arcade Fire will receive the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award on 2 April for their active support to the Haitian population.
This glove turns your hand into a music instrument
Two Turin-based young engineers invented Remidi T8, a glove that let you create music by touching whichever surface with your hands.