Palestinian Music--Sounds For A New State

Despite the precariousness of the peace that exists in the region, the last fifteen years have seen music in Palestine rise from being the sound of struggle to a celebration of emerging statehood. And, as Palestinian music reaches a wider audience internationally, it is still as much a statement of national identity as ever. 

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Katy Perry Says 'Part Of Me' Isn't About Russell Brand

Perry tells MTV News that she wrote the song two years ago, despite rumors that it was in response to her split from Brand.

                                                                                  Ever since its premiere at the 54th Grammy Awards, folks have speculated long and hard about Katy Perry's "Part Of Me," and whether its various lyrical barbs — "You can keep the diamond ring, it don't mean nothing anyway/ In fact, you can keep everything

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SAMBASUNDA:'Java' Recives High Critical Acclaim Across Europe

Sambasunda Quintet have received high critical acclaim for their latest album 'Java' released on Riverboat Records - and the world music scene has welcomed them with open arms. Like a proud parent, we thought it worthwhile doing a press round-up of all their fantastic work over the past few months.

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'American Idol' Top 13: Where's The Superstar?

The show's latest finalists leave this writer wondering where the Kelly or Carrie will come from.


Dear America,

You don't know me, but I'm the guy who's been sitting on his couch for several hours each week for nearly 10 years yelling things like, "Are you effing kidding me?," "Seriously, that guy/girl?" and "Oh, come on, how is it possible that we're even watching the same show?"

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UNESCO International Mother Language day:21 February

International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999. Yesterday, 21 February marked the day when various global initiatives to safeguard and celebrate the phenomenal variety of languages. International Mother Language Day promotes linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The date represents the day in 1952 when students demonstrating for recognition of their language, Bangla, as one of the two national languages of the then Pakistan, were shot and killed by police in Dhaka, the capital of what is now Bangladesh.

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