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Synesthesia – when sounds are colors, tastes and smells
Some people see numbers in different colors, feel songs, taste letters and smell pictures.
The pop icon of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement
Cantopop singer Denise Ho was successful in the Chinese market until she joined Hong Kong's democracy movement.
World Stories - The Week in Reports
Blasting a bridge in Genoa, Child labor in Bolivia, Profitting from the past in Woodstock.
Visiting Woodstock
On the 50th anniversary of the iconic rock fest, Woodstock still attracts thousands of tourists.
Musicians join Moscow protests
In Moscow, more and more musicians come out in support of the protests ahead of local elections.
Music and Freedom
Classical, township music: South Africa's Bochabela String Orchestra on Nelson Mandela and Haydn.
The Alphorn - a piece of Swiss culture
At a festival in southern Switzerland, alpine horn players strike unusual tones.
Rammstein: What's in those lyrics?
Despite the militant look and taboo-breaking texts, Rammstein sing of love and quote classical poetry.
Girl loses gender bias case against boys choir
The case sparked debate across German media about gender equality versus artistic freedom.
A moment of peace
On this week's show: This month marks the 50th anniversary of The Troubles. We'll hear the story of a boy from Northern Ireland who was shot — and later befriended the soldier who pulled the trigger. And in New Delhi, people from Kashmir are growing increasingly worried about their families after India scrapped Kashmir's special status. Plus: making the outdoors accessible to minorities in the US.
Woodstock’s 50th anniversary: Where it all began
The late 1960s were a time of social upheaval in the West and, perhaps fittingly, the era that gave birth to one of the most famous peace protests of all time: Woodstock. The "three days of peace and music" left an indelible mark on the American political psyche and also on its musical soul, changing the way people experience music. 50 years on, Maya Mitter met up with someone who was there.
Germany's most traditional boys' choirs
Here are Germany's oldest boys' choirs, along with Berlin's State and Cathedral Choir, which is being sued by a girl.
Making music from plastic waste
As harmful as plastic is, many of us have a hard time eliminating it from our lives completely. Experimental electronic music duo Matmos decided to use this troubling fact as inspiration for their latest album, Plastic Anniversary, which samples sounds made by plastic waste. We went along to one of their performances to find out if music can help change the way we see and interact with plastic.
How Woodstock songs mirror American history
Fifty years after Woodstock, we recall powerful songs and the stories they tell about American history.
LA Opera probes sex claims against opera legend
Numerous women have alleged that Domingo abused his power and sexually harassed young females with impunity.
Woodstock: A legend despite chaos
After 50 years, the festival is considered a milestone of the 1960s peace movement, but there were also some downsides.
'Like Bach in music': Hitchcock's influence
The British director was born 120 years ago, and Alfred Hitchcock's films have hardly aged. We found out why.
Ukraine: A concert in the ruins of a synagogue
The Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv is receiving accolades from musicians and critics alike. Despite being in great demand around the world she started a festival in her hometown Brody in western Ukraine. This year's opened in the ruins of Brody's Great Synagogue with a special concert to conmemorate the city's Jews. The Jewish community there has been almost extinguished in World War II.
The Grachtenfestival Amsterdam: This is where the music plays!
With a mix of classical, club and jazz music Amsterdam will again be marking the Grachtenfestival on August 9, 2019.
Star conductor Oksana Lyniv's tribute to Joseph Roth
The LvivMozArt festival, held in Lviv, Ukraine and its surroundings, celebrates the region's cultural heritage.
Classical Rammstein?
The German shock rockers might seem stylistically light years away from classical music — but only at first listen.
Jazz Live: Of Cabbages And Kings
The magic of the human voice in Of Cabbages and Kings — recorded live at the Jazzfest Bonn.
How Wacken keeps renewing itself
Bands from war-torn countries, new "Made in Wacken" fans: The Wacken Open Air founder recalls his festival highlights.
30 years of Wacken: How a village became a heavy metal mecca
Wacken Open Air is one of the world's biggest heavy metal festivals in the world. Here is what makes W:O:A so unique.
Rossello resignation inspires
Musicians and others respond to Rossello resignation
Woodstock 50 canceled
Organizers have called off the festival planned to commemorate the legendary 1969 celebration of peace, love and music.
Woodstock 1969: a shift in pop culture
As Woodstock 50 is officially cancelled, here's a look back at the real thing.
Who is US rapper A$AP Rocky?
Here's what you need to know about A$AP Rocky as his trial for assault charges starts in Sweden.
Kraftwerk case: EU top court defines sampling
When judges define creativity: In Kraftwerk's 22-year legal battle, the EU court has set strict rules on sampling.
29 partygoers hurt by falling branch
Six people were seriously hurt when part of a large tree fell on the audience during a music event in northern Germany.
Balkan Earthquake
The trumpet festival in the western Serbian town of Guča is one of Europe’s most captivating musical events.
Mammoth concert grand unveiled to public
A concert grand piano believed to be the largest in the world has gone on display in Latvia.
'Homotopia' reinvigorates the gay rights struggle
DW spoke to singer Sam Vance-Law, whose album hits the right notes on the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots.
Jazz Live: Eric Schaefer
"Kyoto mon amour:" an enchanting musical story recorded live at the Jazzfest Bonn. Listen to it here.
The late bloomer of tenors: Stephen Gould
The world-class tenor doesn't hesitate to reveal that it was a rocky road to reach the summit of his art.
Rammstein: Sons of East German punk
Rammstein members grew up in the GDR's punk and underground scene — a subversive tradition that still influences them.
Germany: The Bayreuth Festival opens with Richard Wagner's "Tannhäuser."
Germany's famous Bayreuth Festival opens with a brand new production of the opera Tannhäuser. The story of a failed minstrel caught between the hedonistic Venus and the pure Princess Elizabeth, it's seen as an allegory of the classic romantic conflict between spiritual and carnal love. But this production aims to prove that it's much more than that.
'Tannhäuser': A play within a play
What is the nature of love? That central issue in Richard Wagner's opera is in focus in the new production at Bayreuth.
Going beyond the love-sex dilemma
The Bayreuth Festival opens with Wagner's Tannhäuser. Director Tobias Kratzer told DW how his staging renews the play.
Honoring Wolfgang Wagner's legacy in Bayreuth
Richard Wagner's grandson is being honored in the year marking the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Sweden charges US rapper A$AP Rocky with assault
Rapper Rakim Mayers was arrested three weeks ago in connection with a fight that broke out in Stockholm last month.
What to expect at the Bayreuth Festival
In 2020, the "Ring" will be produced by a young team, while this year's staging of "Tannhäuser" will be opulent.
New Orleans funk musician Art Neville dies, 81
The American musician was a fixture in the funk group The Meters and The Neville Brothers band.
"DEEP WEB" – A sculpture of music and light
In Berlin, a huge, kinetic, audiovisual light installation called DEEP WEB has gone on display.
In Salzburg, 'Everyman' is an investment banker
With "Jedermann" opening the 99th Salzburg Festival, actress Valery Cheplanova is decked out as a vamp in a pants suit.
Amy Winehouse: A tragic life that still resonates
Amy Winehouse was an exceptional talent whose wild and stellar career was cut short by drug and alcohol addiction.
Pop music gains a political conscience
Should international pop stars shun Saudi Arabia because of its poor record on human rights?
German festivalgoer dies after falling from ride
The man suffered fatal injuries after falling from a Ferris wheel at the Open Beatz Festival in southern Germany.
Jazz in a scenic setting
The South Tyrol Jazz Festival boasts great music -- and spectacular views.
Young Euro Classic launches a new season
The parade of youth orchestras has music by Beethoven in its sights – but audiences can expect surprises too.
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