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Articles with tag "Music"

Russian Rapper Ligalize Releases New Anti-War Song After Being Branded ‘Foreign Agent’

The new release also features other prominent Russian artists, including the rap group Kasta and the rock band Nogu Svelo.

Renowned Musicians Pay Tribute to Late Anti-War Pianist Pavel Kushnir

In addition to a benefit concert, about 60 renowned conductors, composers and pianists signed an open letter supporting artists facing political repression...
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Russian Court Orders Rammstein Frontman to Pay $670K for Canceled Tver Concert

The dispute stems from a planned performance in August 2021 as part of the “McLarin for the Motherland” festival.
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opinion David Junk

It's Said 'Hip Hop Can Save the World.' Can it Save Russia?

The genre has long been able to capture the attention of young people. It's no coincidence that the Kremlin is cracking down on rappers.
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Russian Pop Star Shaman Seeks ‘Ya Russky’ Trademark for Vodka, Sex Toys

“Ya Russky” has become Shaman’s calling card after he emerged from relative obscurity with patriotic pop songs in the wake of Russia’s invasion...
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Beyonce, Lana Del Rey, Metallica ‘Blacklisted’ in Russia – Vyorstka

Ad agencies and event organizers are strongly urged to exclude the artists’ songs from their ads and to avoid playing them at public events.
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Russian Cities Cancel Pro-War Singer Shaman’s Shows Amid Low Ticket Sales – Agentstvo

Shaman kicked off his 100-city tour on Red Square last month, with plans to perform in Ukrainian cities occupied since Russia’s invasion.
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Russia Charges Singer Monetochka for Breaking ‘Foreign Agents’ Law

Investigators accused the singer of failing to label her online posts as required by law, an offense that carries a penalty of up to two years in prison...
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Pro-War Singer Shaman Performs for Soldiers and Evacuating Children in Kursk Region

Shaman sang his popular song “Ya Russkiy” (I’m Russian), which has become an unofficial anthem among some pro-war Russians.
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Fashion Police: Russia Cracks Down on Pop Stars’ Revealing Costumes

Performers are coming under fire for performing in leotards and bodysuits seen as clashing with the state's vision of "traditional values."
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Composer Philip Glass Accuses Theatre in Annexed Crimea of 'Piracy'

The Sevastopol Opera and Ballet Theatre's website says an upcoming performance will feature music by the composer.
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'No One Needs Your English Single': Anti-War Russian Performers Grapple With Staying Relevant in Exile

Exiled acts like Noize MC and Ploho aim to stay connected with their fanbases in Russia while also appealing to Western audiences. It's no easy task.
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Pro-War Singer Shaman to Stage Protest Concert Outside U.S. Embassy in Moscow

YouTube and Spotify in recent weeks blocked the channels of Shaman and other Russian artists who openly support Moscow’s war on Ukraine.
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Moscow Court Shuts Down Popular Music Festival

A federal lawmaker had previously criticized festival organizers for not allowing songs in support of Moscow’s war on Ukraine to be played at the event...
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U.S. Rapper Kanye West Visits Moscow: Russian Media

The news followed rumors the rapper would perform in Moscow, which most Western musicians have not done since 2022.
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Spotify Removes Songs of Pro-War Russian Artists

The removals affected the band Lyube and singers Grigory Leps, Oleg Gazmanov, Shaman and Polina Gagarina, among others.
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EU Sanctions Russian Pro-War Pop Star Shaman

Brussels accused the performer of taking steps that undermine or threaten Ukraine's territorial integrity and independence.
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Russian Police Probe Pop Star’s Revealing Children’s Day Performance

Olga Buzova was accused of wearing “inappropriate” clothing during her on-stage performance at VK Fest 2024 in the republic of Bashkortostan.
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Western Stars, Anti-War Rappers and Political Parodies: Russian Web Project Revisits ‘The Television We Lost’

“I want people to watch these videos and reflect on why this happened and how we lost it,” A Chto Po TV's creator told The Moscow Times.
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Russian Singer Monetochka's New Song Inspires Emigres to Share Pre-War Memories

Clips shared on social media seek to show what life was like before the invasion of Ukraine changed everything.
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