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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I will not record such songs anymore', says Shreya Ghoshal regarding 'Chikni Chameli' song

Singer Shreya Ghoshal has decided not to record songs similar to her hit 'Chikni Chameli' in the future due to discomfort with the content of certain lyrics.

Mar 4 • 12:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Hard Rock Cafe Athens honors women with a special menu for all of March - and it doesn't stop there

The Hard Rock Cafe Athens is celebrating women's creativity and contributions to the music industry throughout March in collaboration with Coca-Cola.

Mar 3 • 07:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Mikaela Vázquez, the violinist who almost gave up music and now collaborates with Judeline, Ralphie Choo, or Guitarricadelafuente

The article explores the journey of violinist Mikaela Vázquez, who almost abandoned music but now collaborates with prominent artists in the Spanish music industry.

Mar 2 • 04:40 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Call me teacher: who is the conductor who corrected Laura Pausini at Sanremo

Carolina Bubbico, a prominent conductor and musician, made headlines at the Sanremo Music Festival for her assertive intervention during a performance by Laura Pausini.

Feb 28 • 17:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Catto and Assucena Honor Women of MPB in Concert

Singers Catto and Assucena will perform a concert to honor various generations of women in Brazilian popular music.

Feb 27 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Women and Sanremo, the Festival stuck in another era

An analysis discusses the lack of female representation and the outdated portrayal of women at the Sanremo Festival.

Feb 27 • 16:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Swedish vocal quartet Åkervinda among highlights in annual radio festival on ABC Classic

ABC Classic's annual Festival of Female Composers will feature Swedish vocal quartet Åkervinda among its highlights this year.

Feb 25 • 21:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Gianna Pratesi, the voice of a century on the Sanremo stage: 'The vote of women changed Italy'

Gianna Pratesi, a 106-year-old musician and artist, is set to perform at the Sanremo Festival, reflecting on the impact of women's voting in Italy.

Feb 24 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

"A Madness": this is how Alicia Keys describes the 25 years of 'Fallin', the song that gave her fame

Alicia Keys reflects on the 25th anniversary of her breakout hit 'Fallin', calling it 'a madness' during an event supporting women in music.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tetê Espíndola holds a special Women's Day show at Sesc

Singer-songwriter Tetê Espíndola is set to perform a special show titled 'Tetê Entre Elas' on International Women's Day at Sesc Belenzinho in Brazil.

Feb 22 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'Mozart idolized her': the story of Maria Anna, the prodigy sister of the genius of classical music

Sylvia Milo uncovers the story of Maria Anna "Nannerl" Mozart, Wolfgang's prodigious sister, in her quest to highlight the contributions of women in classical music.

Feb 22 • 17:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Never have menopausal flashes swung so hard to the pelvic floor and hot flashes

The Canadian artist Peaches celebrates sexual liberation and women's rights in her latest album, blending a danceable sound with empowering messages about aging and femininity.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Women at the Center, a Month of Art with More than 50 Activities in 22 Venues

The event will feature over 50 activities dedicated to spotlighting women's contributions to the arts and addressing systemic inequalities in the music industry.

Feb 18 • 07:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Beyond Carnival: See the accounts of women who overcame grief and trauma through samba

A diverse group in Campinas, Brazil, meets weekly to play samba music, helping various women to heal from grief and trauma through music and community.

Feb 17 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Charanga do França and Vou de Táxi take an orchestra, women on stilts, and hits from the 90s to the streets of SP

Two traditional Carnival blocks in São Paulo paraded through the city, featuring live music and unique performances.

Feb 16 • 15:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

The Lelek Group will present a homage to Catholic women from Bosnia and Herzegovina in Europe

The vocal group Lelek, winner of the Dora 2026 competition, will represent Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with a song that pays homage to Catholic women in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Feb 16 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

COLUMN ⟩ Thank you, Vanilla Ninja! Thanks to you, I know I long to reach the midlife crisis

The article discusses the dismissal of the music group Vanilla Ninja by societal perceptions of aging, reflecting a troubling attitude towards women's roles in the music industry as they age.

Feb 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Victoires de la Musique 2026: Cardin named best female artist, women dominate nominations

The 2026 Victoires de la Musique awards recognized Cardin as the best female artist, highlighting the dominance of women in this year's nominations.

Feb 14 • 13:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Music Victories report card: Touching Théodora, clumsy Helena Noguerra...

The 41st edition of the Music Victories celebrated women's achievements in the music industry with notable performances and awards presented by Cyril Féraud and Helena Noguerra.

Feb 14 • 00:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Music Victories 2026: Discover the Winners of the 41st Edition

The 41st edition of the Victoires de la musique celebrated significant achievements in music, notably recognizing Theodora with four awards and highlighting the role of women in the industry.

Feb 13 • 23:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Passed to the finals: The Lelek group found inspiration in Croatian Catholic women from Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Lelek group, inspired by the struggle and resilience of Croatian Catholic women from Bosnia and Herzegovina, has advanced to the finals of the Dora festival with their song.

Feb 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Private letters of the famous Czech conductor Kaprálová come to life in a gripping documentary

A new documentary titled 'Kaprálová' explores the life and legacy of the talented Czech composer and conductor Vítězslava Kaprálová, featuring her private letters and supported by historical context from pre-war Europe.

Feb 12 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The National Orchestra of Spain breaks nine decades of silence of women in exile

The National Orchestra of Spain embarks on a festival celebrating the works of female composers who were exiled, showcasing their contributions to music.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The captain of the Women's Lions doesn't speak Finnish - was surprised to hear the truth about her team's racy goal song

The Finnish women's national ice hockey team secured their first goal in the Milan-Cortina Olympics with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland, with captain Michelle Karvinen revealing her surprise at learning the lyrics to their team's racy goal celebration song.

Feb 10 • 23:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The duo of Deivis Norvilas and Rafailas Karpis has made the news

Deivis Norvilas and Rafailas Karpis released a humorous song as a celebration for International Women's Day, with a live performance scheduled in Vilnius.

Feb 10 • 08:21 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Who are mariachi 'Las Divas'? They are the women who appeared with Bad Bunny at Super Bowl 2026

Mariachi 'Las Divas' accompanied Bad Bunny during his historic performance at Super Bowl 2026, highlighting their significance in the music industry and Mexican culture.

Feb 9 • 02:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on leading ladies and music milestones

This article invites readers to participate in a quiz about notable aspects of American culture, focusing on influential women and significant music events.

Feb 8 • 12:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

My Beautiful Angel

The article recounts the journey of teacher América Sierra, who began her music career as a child and faced challenges in a male-dominated industry, eventually finding her place among fellow composers and artists.

Feb 5 • 20:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

"Do you like women? Have you had breast surgery?": Two former employees accuse Julio Iglesias of sexual harassment

Two former employees allege that Julio Iglesias sexually harassed them in 2021 when he was 77 years old.

Jan 13 • 15:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Music icon accused of sexual assault, two women speak out

Spanish music icon Julio Iglesias faces serious allegations of sexual assault from two women who worked at his private residences, with reports indicating the incidents occurred in 2021 in Punta Cana and Lyford Cay.

Jan 13 • 15:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Julio Iglesias accused of sexual abuse by two women

Two women have accused Spanish music star Julio Iglesias of sexual abuse while they worked as housemaids at his villas in the Caribbean, with the allegations stemming from events in 2021 as reported by elDiario.es and Univision.

Jan 13 • 13:34 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

When pop becomes 'silly' to despise music made by women: 'If we sing it, it's 'tontipop', if they do, it's generational'

The duo Pipiolas responded to music critics' dismissive labels of their female-created music as 'tontipop', highlighting gender bias in music criticism.

Jan 6 • 20:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The Ladies at the Raves

The article discusses women attending illegal New Year's raves in Granada and highlights a viral video featuring two local residents wishing to return to the event.

Jan 5 • 23:08 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Feminist Reclaiming: When I Say 'Cunt', It's Meant as a Compliment

In 2025, women have reclaimed the term 'cunt' as a positive expression, significantly influenced by rapper Ikkimel, though this is seen as just the beginning of their empowerment.

Jan 3 • 20:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Sad Women from the Year of Chaos. Ten Songs Given to Us by the Painful Year 2025

The article reflects on pop culture and highlights ten impactful songs from 2025, while addressing various surprises in the entertainment industry.

Jan 2 • 14:19 UTC

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