Song

South Korean Maestro Min Gyu Song Triumphs at the Guido Cantelli International Conducting Competition

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Novara, Italy – The “Guido Cantelli” International Conducting Award, a symbol of distinguished achievement in the realm of classical music conducting, crowned Min Gyu Song from South Korea as this year’s illustrious winner on October 6. This notable event, held by the Fondazione Teatro Carlo Coccia of Novara in partnership with several prestigious organizations, showcases rising talents in orchestral direction. The competition cooperatively organized by the Fondazione Teatro Carlo Coccia, the City of Novara, the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano, and the Università del Piemonte Orientale, is supported significantly by the Italian Ministry of Culture (MIC) … Read more

Afghan Women Raise Their Voices in Song, Defying Taliban’s Silencing Edicts

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Kabul, Afghanistan – In defiance of restrictive Taliban rules, a growing number of Afghan women are courageously using their voices in song, challenging an oppressive silence imposed since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021. Under the Taliban’s stringent interpretation of Sharia, women are expected to adhere strictly to policies that limit their visibility and participation in public life, including bans on singing in public. This prohibition has unduly affected female singers and artists who find themselves silenced, their careers and passions stifled by a regime that dismisses their rights. Despite these constraints, many Afghan women … Read more

Isaac Hayes’ Estate Files $3 Million Lawsuit Against Trump for Unauthorized Use of Iconic Song at Rallies

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Nashville, TN – The estate of the iconic soul musician Isaac Hayes has filed a $3 million lawsuit against former President Donald Trump for what they claim is the unauthorized use of Hayes’ hit song “Soul Man” at campaign rallies. The legal action underscores ongoing tensions between artists or their estates and politicians over the use of copyrighted musical works at public political events. According to the lawsuit, Trump’s campaign did not receive permission from the estate to feature the song, which Hayes originally co-wrote and recorded with David Porter in 1967 as part of … Read more

Isaac Hayes’ Family Sues Trump Over Unauthorized Campaign Song Use

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The family of Isaac Hayes, the iconic soul musician, has initiated a legal battle over the unauthorized use of Hayes’ music during Donald Trump’s presidential campaign events. At the center of the dispute is the song “Hold On, I’m Comin’,” crafted by Hayes and his longtime collaborator David Porter, which was played at various campaign gatherings, allegedly without prior approval from the musician’s estate. Presented in federal court, the lawsuit delineates that neither Trump nor his campaign affiliates obtained the necessary license to publicly broadcast the 1966 hit, which Hayes recorded as … Read more