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Palestinians have rallied around Mohammad Assaf's success. Supporters say his victory would be a win for art, which has been long neglected in Gaza.

'Arab Idol' Finalist Delivers Sweet Music, Palestinian Pride

In the Arab world's version of American Idol, a young singer from the isolated Gaza Strip is hitting the high notes of Palestinian hope. Supporters say a victory by Mohammad Assaf, a finalist in the competition, would be a victory for art, which has been long neglected in Gaza.

How Did 'Bailando' Become A Spanglish Crossover Hit?

Enrique Iglesias' catchy song went to No. 1 on the Latin streaming charts before jumping to the Billboard Hot 100. It's hardly the first crossover hit — but demographic shifts might be at play too.

Rogovoy Report 12/30/16

The weekend’s cultural highlights in the region include chamber music, soul music, a rock ‘n’ roll New Year’s Eve, and a whole lot more.But first, I want…

Director Seijun Suzuki, center, died last week at age 93. He's seen here with actors Zhang Ziyi, left, and Joe Odagiri, right, as they arrive for a screening at the Cannes film festival in 2005.

Seijun Suzuki, Director Of Delirious Thrillers, Dies At Age 93

These days, Suzuki's Branded to Kill is widely seen as a masterpiece; when he made the absurdist thriller in 1967, he was fired.

Rogovoy Report For 10/21/16

The weekend’s cultural highlights in the region include a film festival, a modern pop-cabaret legend, a groundbreaking performance artist, a reading by a…

The Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, N.Y., extended visiting hours on Election Day to accommodate those leaving "I Voted" stickers and other mementos at the grave of Susan B. Anthony.

At Susan B. Anthony's Grave, Visiting Hours Extended For Election Day Crowds

People were lining up to leave their "I Voted" stickers at the gravesite of the women's suffrage activist. Elsewhere, tributes popped up on Twitter and Instagram to other icons of the movement.

Sylvan Esso's second album, <em>What Now</em>, comes out April 28.

Sylvan Esso On The Pressure To Make Magic — Again

Once Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn became famous as Sylvan Esso, they immediately felt the burdens of replicating their success. Three years after their electro-pop debut, they're back with What Now.

Participants wearing face masks in Leipzig, Germany, take part Saturday in a study to test how the coronavirus might spread in concert settings.

German Experiment Tests How The Coronavirus Spreads At A Concert

Researchers hope the study can provide insight as to how COVID-19 spreads in large stadiums — and how to prevent it.

Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural Jr. of Buckwheat Zydeco died Saturday morning from lung cancer. He was 68.

Buckwheat Zydeco's Stanley 'Buckwheat' Dural Jr. Dies At 68

The international ambassador for Louisiana roots music died early Saturday morning of lung cancer.

Rogovoy Report 1/15/2021

This is the last weekend to view an important, provocative, and beautiful exhibition of photography by four emerging Black artists whose work deals with…

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