African-American culture

The iconic techno DJ visits Athens for what promises to be another unforgettable night at Bolivar Beach Bar, on June 21. His many Greek and foreign fans are expected to pack the beachside venue again for the German's unique electronic dance music. Book your tickets starting from 30 euros at more.com.

Athenian club six d.o.g.s. (sixdogs.gr) invites dance-lovers to rave in the new year in a 12-hour techno marathon! From 1 a.m. to 1 p.m., cutting-edge techno DJ Bonso, vivid house and electro duo Useless Co., and many more select guests in the techno and house music scene will take the decks to create a beats-filled backdrop from which to see out 2023.

A genre, a culture and a lifestyle all at once: Hip hop has traveled from the block party to the billionaire's club, sound tracked protest and celebration, and asserted seismic influence over the course of pop.

The US Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the US Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all US Government offices in Greece will be closed on Monday in observance of Juneteenth, the federal US holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

With rappers making their voices reach the farthest corners of the country, the rap culture has gained momentum over time, as a rapper during a news coverage has said "rap has become Türkiye's new pop music."

Dozens of people took part in the event

Hrastnik – After a one-year break due to Covid-19, Hi Festival returns to Hrastnik this year for its fourth edition, looking to combine music and art with the working class heritage of the eastern Slovenian town. The highlight of the two-day event, which starts on Friday, is the best-selling electro house music performer Tujamo.

“Sorry folks hip hop isn’t and will never be rock and roll. Friggin’ wake up!”

New anti-smoking laws have come into force banning the sale of flavoured and skinny cigarettes in UK stores.

The move is part of efforts to deter young people from using menthol cigarettes as they are thought to mistakenly believe the flavoured characteristic makes the habit less harmful.

On its 24th year, the International Ankara Jazz Festival will take place as an online festival due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Works are almost completed for the festival to take place between April 30 and May 10.

Meeting with its audience with a different theme every year, the festival underlines important issues within jazz.