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A traditional shadow puppet theater from Northeast China, Gypsy music from Hungary, a royal dance from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and many other styles of music and dance will share the same stage in Beijing.
Barrett Strong has learned at least one thing in his 72 years: "Songs outlive people," he says. "Once you're gone, those songs will still be playing."
Elton John says he can make whatever kind of music he wants, regardless of commercial pressure, but he says he loves what young musicians are doing today.
I first met Li Yundi in 2005 when he came to Vienna Opera House. The piano there was not so good but his performance was wonderful. His music is full of imagination. He is a real music poet.
Q+A | Li Yundi
If you hadn't heard it from Li Yundi himself, you wouldn't believe this nice and humble pianist would do this. One time, while recording an album in Vienna, he found the producer did not appreciate his playing.
The French have a way of celebrating the female form that is uniquely their own. From haute couture to ballet, the country's cultural contributions have shaped how women are perceived.
Chinese legendary singer Faye Wong and actor Li Yapeng have ended their eight-year marriage.
Singer Jay Chou gives concert in Taipei, SE China's Taiwan on Sept 6, 2013.
Taylor Swift and newcomer Kacey Musgraves led the nominees for this year's Country Music Association awards, one of the genre's top prizes.
American singer Katy Perry has secured her fourth number one in the British singles chart with her latest release "Roar", sales figures showed.
Singer-songwriter David Tao is having his world in remembrance of his father Tao Dawei, who passed away a year ago from lung cancer.
David Tao's 2013 world tour concert starts in Nanjing