The Spice Girls perform at the Brit Awards in 1997, winning Best Single for Wannabe and Best Video for Say You’ll Be There. Photo: Kieran Doherty

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Shreya Ghoshal joins viral Kalyani crew for remix video starring Saniya Iyappan

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From Cairokee to Dystinct: 2026 Dubai Summer Surprises concerts to see

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Top 55 concerts and events coming to the UAE, from Christina Aguilera to Shakira

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Six Frank Gehry buildings that offer clues to Dar Al Funoon Abu Dhabi

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Etihad Park renamed Etihad Live as Yas Island venue prepares for major revamp

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Sheikha Alia Al Qassimi, managing director of UAE National Orchestra, which toured all seven emirates during its inaugural season. Victor Besa / The National

How the UAE National Orchestra found its sound in a remarkable debut season

Managing director Sheikha Alia Al Qassimi on connecting with audiences across the country

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Kuwait's Sons of Yusuf on turning Gulf conflict and oil into hip-hop history

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Macron greets G7 leaders with personalised song choices, from BTS to Hussain Al Jassmi

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Andrea Bocelli to perform during F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix week

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Arab musicians to perform across North America during World Cup 2026

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Singer Oliver Tree dies in Brazil helicopter crash during world tour

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Elyanna and Nora Fatehi deliver spark in Canada’s otherwise flat opener

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Hip-hop star Wegz performs at the Beat the Heat event at The Agenda, in Dubai Media City. Ruel Pableo for The National

Arab musicians to perform across North America during World Cup 2026

Egyptian, Moroccan and Lebanese singers headline concerts across 10 cities in the US and Canada

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Singer Oliver Tree dies in Brazil helicopter crash during world tour

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Elyanna and Nora Fatehi deliver spark in Canada’s otherwise flat opener

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Arabian artists Elyanna and Nora Fatehi to perform at Canada’s opening ceremony

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