AR Rahman urges young composers to embrace their individuality
The Oscar award winner to perform at National Stadium Bukit Jalil on July 27.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Indian music composer Yuvan set to rock Malaysia this Saturday
Yuvan Shankar Raja said actor Simbu, will add another layer of entertainment to the concert accompanied by a group of 30 to 40 performers.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Japan's Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer of 'The Last Emperor' score, dies aged 71
Ryuichi Sakamoto the Oscar-winning Japanese composer is well known for his scores for "The Last Emperor", "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence".
Mon Apr 03 2023
Beyond beep beep: Video game music goes to next level at Grammys
The growing popularity of the video game industry and years of advocacy from game composers will be reflected in the 2023 Grammy Awards
Mon Feb 06 2023
Malaysia will always have a special place for AR Rahman
The Oscar-winning Indian music composer is set to perform in Malaysia at the Stadium Bukit Jalil on Jan 28.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Yasin files representation to review drug charges
Nasyid singer and composer, Muhammad Yasin Sulaiman has filed a representation to review the three drug charges he is facing.
Tue Oct 04 2022
Malaysian fans can win a chance to meet Indian composer Anirudh via contest
20 lucky fans will have the opportunity to win tickets to see Anirudh live along with a meet-and-greet session.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Singer-composer Yasin receiving treatment for bipolar disorder
Muhammad Yasin received his first treatment for bipolar disorder yesterday at the Sungai Buloh Hospital.
Wed May 18 2022
Singer-composer suspected of cultivating ganja plants remanded for seven days
A singer-composer who was detained on suspicion of cultivating and processing ganja plants during a raid at a condominium yesterday, has been remanded for seven days starting today.
Fri Mar 25 2022
Composer Zimmer says 'Dune' Oscar win would be for director Villeneuve
To produce an otherworldly sound for the score, Zimmer created acoustics on a synthesizer and then asked a metal sculptor to recreate these using different shapes and metals.
Thu Feb 24 2022
Revered Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim dies aged 91
Sondheim died suddenly in his Connecticut home the day after celebrating Thanksgiving with friends.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Malaysian music composer recognised for longest musical marathon
Composer Jay is said to be the first musician in the world to achieve the record.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Frozen on stage - Disney movie musical comes to London West End
The musical is showing in a theatre newly restored by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, which recently reopened after a two-year restoration.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Seoul court rules against US composer in plagiarism suit over 'Baby Shark'
SmartStudy has rejected the plagiarism claim, saying its song was a recreation of a traditional North American children's song.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Olympics: Organisers to keep composer for opening ceremony despite past bullying
Oyamada described in magazines decades ago how he had bullied his classmates and made fun of a student with disabilities.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024