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.
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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.
Georgia
Between the beats: Live music in techno-driven Tbilisi
Tbilisi’s nightlife isn’t just techno. Meet the bands fighting for space in the city's vibrant, overlooked, and ever-evolving live music scene.
Reviews
Review | Tbilisi Open Air: Intergenerational sympathy
Guili Chokheli and Nani Bregvadze’s appearance in the all-Georgian line-up of Tbilisi’s Open Air Festival 2025 closed the gap between generations of Georgian musicians.
Culture
Bacho Jikidze — the Georgian musician whose sharp tongue cuts through systems and melts hearts
Bacho Jikidze's music moves between razor-sharp satire and romance, capturing Georgia’s absurd politics and tender emotions with bold honesty.
Reviews
Review | Shopsh — an exploration of Circassian vocal traditions
Shopsh is a challenging but rewarding listen that offers a rare, curated glimpse into Circassian vocal music performed by a variety of artists.
