‘Tár’ shines a spotlight on the challenges of working in the ultraconservative world of classical music, including complex social issues such as misogyny, racism and homophobia.
Sam Smith performing at a festival in 2022.
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In their new video, Sam Smith celebrates their sexuality unapologetically like many other mass market pop stars. So why the backlash? An expert explains.
Justin Bieber will no longer own the rights to music he created before 2022 – a legal expert explains why he made the decision, and why he may go on to regret it.
Splendour in the Grass 2022 was dubbed ‘Splendour in the mud’.
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In the age of the Black Lives Matter movement, Basquiat’s work is more relevant than ever. It highlights racial inequality and violence against racialized people.
Elton John is still standing after at least five previous retirement announcements. An expert in music psychology explains why intrinsic motivation is behind many musicians’ reluctance to retire.
Naomi Ackie in character as Whitney Houston.
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Whitney Houston’s bisexuality is an important part of her story but – as an expert in queer representation in musicals explains – I Wanna Dance With Somebody doesn’t quite do her sexuality justice.