Music
‘Sokhumeli Bichi’: Tamada and DillaNext on the unspoken identity of Sukhumian IDPs in Georgia
Georgian artists Tamada and DillaNext discuss their latest single and what it means for them to Sukhumian.
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Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan denies rumours it will pull out of Eurovision if Israel is banned
Several countries have said they would pull out of the contest if Israel is allowed to participate.
Reviews
Review | Sadaa — experimental Georgian hip hop at its finest
Georgian hip hop finds its voice in KayaKata’s Sadaa — a surreal, experimental album rooted in Tbilisi, but reaching worldwide.
Reviews
Review | Shapshe — thoughtful, energetic, and fun Circassian folk music
Chapsh’s debut album has everything: it’s moody, energetic, and authentic, deriving inspiration from ancient healing rituals.
Armenia
Armenian government hails Jennifer Lopez concert a success amid backlash over massive bill
Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan claimed the concert brought in more than $13 million, outstripping the $6 million the government spent to host it.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
Georgian band Loudspeakers pulls out from festival over its ban on protest messages
Loudspeakers have frequently voiced their opposition to the ruling Georgian Dream party’s policies.
Armenia
Jennifer Lopez’s meals during two-day visit will cost Armenia $37,000
Despite being announced in April, it was not until late July that news spread that the concert was being sponsored from the state budget.
