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Bob Marley Death Anniversary: Remembering The Reggae Legend 45 Years After His Death

On May 11, 1981, Robert Nesta Marley died in Miami at the age of 36, bringing an abrupt end to one of the most influential careers in music history. Forty-five years later, Bob Marley remains one of the few artists whose legacy genuinely transcends genre. Reggae was the vehicle, but the reach was global. His records […]

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Aziz Maraka

Aziz Maraka On Razz, Viral Breakthroughs And Building A Global Arabic Sound

Photo: @heshaaming Jordanian-born artist Aziz Maraka discusses his self-created genre Razz, his route into music, and how Arabic artists are reaching global audiences. The conversation took place on Monday 27 April 2026 with Samer Jamal as part of Music Ally’s Artist Ally Summit. Maraka, now based in Egypt, has built a career as a composer,

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Blake Fielder-Civil

Amy Winehouse’s Ex-Husband Blake Fielder-Civil Responds to Blame Over Her Death

Amy Winehouse’s former husband Blake Fielder-Civil has addressed long-standing claims that he was responsible for the singer’s death, pushing back on the narrative that has followed him for years. Winehouse died aged 27 at her home in London in July 2011. A coroner later ruled her death was caused by alcohol poisoning, with no illegal

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David Gilmour on stage

David Gilmour’s “Black Strat” Sells For Record $14.6m, Becoming Most Expensive Guitar Ever

A legendary guitar played by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd has sold for $14.6 million (£10.9 million) at auction, becoming the most expensive guitar ever sold, according to Christie’s. The instrument, a 1969 Fender Stratocaster known as the “Black Strat,” was used by Gilmour on multiple Pink Floyd albums between 1970 and 1983, including The

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Elvis

REVIEW – EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert: Baz Luhrmann’s Documentary Brings The King’s 1970s Performances Back To Life

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert puts Elvis Presley back on cinema screens with restored concert footage from the early 1970s, assembled by director Baz Luhrmann. The 90 minute film opened on IMAX screens on 20 February 2026 via Universal Pictures, with a wider theatrical rollout following. Built largely from previously unseen material discovered during the

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What Is Dinked Vinyl? The Story Behind The UK’s Limited Edition Indie Record Network

If you have seen the term “Dinked Edition” on a new record and wondered what it means, you are not alone. Dinked is a network of independent record shops in the UK and Ireland that collaborate on exclusive, limited edition vinyl releases. The initiative launched in 2018 through shops including Drift Records (closed February 2026),

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