92 articles tagged "music"
Fiji Suva Musicians Committee Member and Vude Vibes Director Laisa Vulakoro says they have received $10,000 in donations from the Pacific Islands/Chinese Musicians in Wuhan and this will be utilized by over 50 of their
Sir Elton John has topped the UK singles chart for the first time in 16 years with a little help from Dua Lipa, making him the first artist to score a top 10 single in six separate decades. Their collaboration, Col
After a delay and multiple listening events in recent weeks, Kanye West released his new studio album "Donda". The album includes contributions from Jay-Z, The Weeknd, Young Thug, Jay Electronica, The Lox, Travis
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who helped them become one of the greatest bands in rock 'n' roll, has died at the age of 80. A statement says it is with immense sadness that they announce the death of Charli
One of the founding members of UB40, Brian Travers has died at the age of 62. His bandmates said they were "devastated" by the news about their comrade, brother, founding UB40 member and musical legend". They
Local artist Etta Gonerogo known for her hits Toso Mada Mai and 2 Bags Wacala is part of a collaboration with the mother of reggae Sister Phumi. Sister Phumi is launching an album in collaboration with 27 women fr
K-pop supergroup BTS premiered the music video for their new single ‘Butter’ and within an hour it had already amassed over 21 million views. The new summer anthem from the seven-member boy band had more than 3
As you plan for the lockdown, something to look forward to is the live session at 7pm this Sunday by one of the best musicians in Fiji, Apakuki Nalawa. InsideOut band leader, Kuki says he is so grateful to share h
The lead singer of local band – InsideOut, Apakuki Nalawa has released a new song called Veilomani and hopes this song will inspire everyone to help others get through this phase of uncertainty. Nalawa says he ha
Popular local group, Via Ni Tebara has been nominated for six awards for the Fiji Performing Rights Association Awards next month. The group has been nominated in the 2020 Most Popular Song Award, the 2020 Most Po
Nadi-based band Ouvacast is determined to keep pushing through despite the dire financial situation being faced by many people in the Western Division because of COVID-19. The band is made up of siblings – Nikita
Daft Punk, who were responsible for some of the most influential dance tracks of all time, have announced their retirement after nearly 30 years. The duo broke the news in a typically-enigmatic video, titled Epilog
Good news for local musicians as the FPRA Music Awards that was cancelled last year due to COVID-19 will be held in May this year. Fiji Performing Rights Association Director, Seru Serevi says to qualify for the aw
Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner and Iron Maiden lead this year’s nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a female-heavy list of 16 acts that includes for the first time The Go-Go’s, Mary J. Blige and Dionne War
Local artists that will be performing at the TC Yasa Appeal Concert are defying their challenges to assist people in affected areas. Fiji’s Vude Queen, Laisa Vulakoro says musicians are also facing a hard time bu
The Fiji Performing Rights Association will be holding a TC Yasa Appeal Concert next Saturday at Sukuna Park. Around 20 bands and dancers with 100 local artists have confirmed their participation. Entry will b
/+AUDIO-13790099585fe3d9870cd1a5e2c810.mp3+AUDIO/ That is the song Melanesia – sung by Jale Mareau who has passed away at the age of 59. The music industry in Fiji is mourning the loss of this iconic musicia
Every year, DJ Earworm creates a mashup of the most popular songs of the year into one giant song called the “United State Of Pop,†which the California DJ drops in December. 2020’s has arrived — this oneâ€
American reggae and pop singer-songwriter Johnny Nash, best known for the 1972 hit I Can See Clearly Now, has died aged 80. Nash, whose health had been in decline, died at his home of natural causes. The music
Inside Out front man, Apakuki Nalawa has today released the video of his single ‘Let Go’ and hopes the song will help people who are going through difficulties because of COVID-19 where they may be falling into pock
