The “Bionic Gloves” Helping a Renowned Pianist to Play Again
João Carlos Martins was Brazil’s most acclaimed pianist for decades. The 2017 movie “João, o Maestro” follows his…
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Freedrum 2: Invisible Drum Kit Lets You Practice Anytime, Anywhere
Next time you scoff at someone pretending to play the drums in mid-air, just think—maybe they’re actually playing…
This Art Project In Egypt Teaches Kids to Make Music Out Of Recycled Waste
On a sunny day in Luxor, Egypt, a group of kids aged 12 to 16 years old rolled…
Musical Star Akon To Build ‘Crypto City’ Powered By Renewable Energy
Five-time Grammy nominee Akon won’t be lonely anymore: he’s building a whole futuristic city to live in. The…
Spotify Launches Playlists and Podcasts for Dogs Left Home Alone
Many dog owners dream of taking their furry sidekick to work with them — a luxury often only…
Prem Gill is On a Mission to Diversify Polar Exploration
Polar explorer Prem Gill has a problem with the Antarctic. Specifically, the sorts of people usually considered explorers:…
Coldplay Stops Touring to Limit Impact on the Environment
Coldplay, the band behind the third-highest-grossing world tour in history, has announced that it will not tour its…
Lakou Mizik, the Musical Supergroup Bringing Light Back to Haiti
Haiti is a country exploding with colour. A rush of misty landscapes, pristine beaches, hidden waterfalls and multi-colour…
The All-Female Orchestra Changing Lives in Afghanistan
Can music change the world? You could do much worse than look at the heartwarming impact of Zohra,…
How a Rocker From Uruguay Changed Guitar Teaching Forever
When Rafael Atijas was a kid growing up in Uruguay, he wasn’t that interested in music. He wanted…