August 17, 2024
European Artists

UNESCO study identifies cultural resources in the Caribbean to boost sustainable tourism

Among the resources identified in the study are the crafts and folk art of the village of Noailles in Croix de Bouquets in Haiti; the Maya archaeological site of Caracol, once the largest Maya centre, in Belize; the music festivals in Santo Domingo; the Shirley Heights lookout nature trail overlooking the harbours of English and

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Europe’s artists and labels could lose $137m annually to US recorded music rightsholders if EU law isn’t changed, trade groups warn

A group of organizations that represent musical artists in Europe has warned that an “anomaly” in EU law could soon result in artists losing up to 40% of the income they make from terrestrial radio broadcasts and other public performances of their music. Because of a technicality in the EU’s law, that lost income would

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International exhibition shows far reach of Georgetown’s Helson Gallery

The exhibit is an artists’ exchange where Canadian, Swiss and German works will be on display at the Helson Gallery and then later in Europe Walking into the Helson Gallery, it’s easy to see why visitors are awestruck by the interior. It is, after all, a repurposed church and houses of worship are meant to

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UK government announce £30m fund for new women’s and girls’ pitches

The UK government has announced a new £30million fund to deliver approximately 30 new state-of-the-art 3G pitches at sites supporting women’s and girls’ teams across England. The move follows the England women’s team’s call for equal access to football in schools for boys and girls following their European Championship success last summer. Sarina Wiegman’s side

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Banksy mural worth over $1.2m lost as building demolished

CNN  —  A mural painted by Banksy which first appeared not long after Britain voted to leave the European Union (EU) has been destroyed after the building it was painted on was knocked down. The artwork, said to have been valued at around £1m, first appeared in the coastal town of Dover in 2017, the

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What we can learn from the ancient art of wayfinding

By Sandy OngFeatures correspondent Alamy The sails of the voyaging ship Marumaru Atua (Credit: Alamy) The way Pacific Islanders used to navigate using only cues found in the environment may seem irrelevant today. But natural navigation still holds surprising lessons. On 1 May 1976, a large crowd gathered at Honolua Bay on Maui’s northwestern shore.

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CHIPOTLE DRIVES HOLIDAY GIFTING TO NEXT LEVEL WITH FAN-INSPIRED CAR NAPKIN HOLDER AND MYSTERY TEES

CHIPOTLE DRIVES HOLIDAY GIFTING TO NEXT LEVEL WITH FAN-INSPIRED CAR NAPKIN HOLDER AND MYSTERY TEES Chipotle created a Car Napkin Holder inspired by fans who stash stacks of Chipotle napkins in their car Brand also partnered with artist superfans to create limited edition t-shirt designs Plus, new holiday-themed virtual and physical gift

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How Spotify’s Playlists Captured the Biggest Music Trends of 2023 — Spotify

With another year coming to a close, Spotify is back with your personalized Wrapped, our annual recap of your listening highlights from the past 12 months that includes your top songs, artists, and podcasts, as well as your most distinct streaming habits. But we’re also taking a step back and looking at 2023’s biggest music trends

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Top EQUAL Artist INNA Reflects On a Standout Year — Spotify

Today we kicked off 2023 Spotify Wrapped, our annual campaign that celebrates fans and creators worldwide. And as the good vibes keep coming, we look back on a successful year of EQUAL, which included speaking events, festivals, and both local and global playlists featuring a large roster of talented EQUAL ambassadors. We’re thrilled to announce

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Brenda Lee, a Queen of Christmas and So Much More

“She is living proof of how important you can be and how long you can last if you’re talented and you work hard and you truly love people,” the country singer Tanya Tucker said in an email. Lee inducted Tucker into the Country Music Hall of Fame in October, and people are still talking about

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