Beyond K-pop, this year’s K-Music Festival brings together traditional Korean instruments and shamanic music with hip-hop, gaming soundtracks, jazz and experimental music, showcasing the diversity of Korea’s contemporary music scene across London from September 28 to November 23. Pablo Muñoz London’s celebration of Korean music and culture returns […]
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New voices reshape London’s orchestral stage
From six Chinese women poets across more than a thousand years of Chinese history to contemporary questions of identity, ancestry and social change, the programme connects different voices, traditions and artistic forms. Pablo Muñoz The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) has announced an autumn 2026 season featuring collaborations across […]
Juanes arrives in London with a new story to tell
The Colombian singer will perform at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on 20 July as part of his World Tour 2026, with the London date coinciding with Colombia’s Independence Day celebrations. Pablo Muñoz With more than 20 billion streams, 17 number-one singles, and wide recognition as one of […]
The Kneecap effect and the censorship backlash
While controversy continues to surround the Belfast trio, their influence now extends far beyond the headlines and political disputes. Through Irish-language rap, class-conscious activism and international solidarity, they have built an international following without losing sight of the communities that shaped them. Their music might not be for everybody.
In London… Hope amidst the blues
A new album by veteran blues legend Keb’ Mo’, who appeared in shows like Sesame Street and The West Wing, was introduced to the public at an intimate setting in London last week. Pablo Munoz Five-time Grammy-winning blues icon Keb’ Mo’ played at London’s Union Chapel on June […]
















