Culture

Twelve years ago, Berlin got its version of Hollywood's Walk of Fame. By now, the Boulevard of Stars in the German capital is shabby and decayed. It could be another tourist attraction, but nobody seems to care.

Berlin's cultural overkill is back. Starting on Saturday, the Culture Summer Festival will be offering a diverse program of 90 shows and performances. This…

Bossa Nova and Samba songs recorded in the 1970s are among the most beautiful sounds ever created on this planet. Brazilian folklore and modern tunes based on…

So, you are in northern Germany and you want your ration of brilliant sounds? The Elbjazz Festival in Hamburg is just what you need. This year's edition features living legends like John McLaughlin, but also much younger artists who stick out, including Zara McFarlane.

The brilliant Louis C.K. will be embarking on an international tour soon. It will take him to six European countries, including Germany. Unfortunately, only one…

Manfred Mann, the living legend, and his Earth Band will be performing in Germany like crazy. The 81-year-old South African and his group are obviously…

Thousands of miles from Broadway, in Germany, countless musicals can be experienced. There are two Beatles shows, two Queen musicals and a lot of other productions. Guess how many Abba shows there are.

When you perform with the world's greatest orchestras, when the Stradivaris you play have names, or when your own name appears in the title of a documentary,…

Because of Corona, loads of concerts in Germany were cancelled or postponed in the past 26 months. That is why quite a few Jazz heroes will be performing at the…

Shakatak are legendary. For decades, they have spread sophisticated Jazz-Funk. Fortunately, they are back on the road. Their tour had to be postponed a million times because of the pandemic.