World News by Wild Rose

St. Croix's Crucian Christmas Festival runs from 26 December 2026 to 2 January 2027 in the US Virgin Islands, with free nightly music in the Frederiksted Festival Village, J'ouvert on 31 December and parades on 1 and 2 January. The post Crucian Christmas Festival 2026: St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, Sets 26 December to 2 January Dates appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian pop singer Jão takes his Memórias Póstumas tour to Rio de Janeiro on 31 October 2026, then Belo Horizonte, Recife, Brasília and São Paulo. Eventim general sales open on 1 October; full prices start at R$210 (about US$40). The post Jão Memórias Póstumas Tour: Five Brazil Dates From 31 October, Full Price From US$40 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Renowned Chinese singer and songwriter Liu Huan passed away in Shanghai on September 25 at the age of 63 due to illness, prompting widespread mourning among the mainland public. The University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, where Liu taught the History of Western Music for three decades, issued an obituary but did not disclose details about the illness. His death saddened many, as Liu was a beloved figure across China. As one of the country’s most famous and respected male...

Divinyls frontwoman Chrissy Amphlett recorded the songs with Split Enz's Tim Finn in 1998.

Kenyan Quakerism has always set itself apart with its use of music but lately, it has had to adapt to attract younger worshippers, with faster songs and modern instruments.

Taylor Swift, Madonna, and LISA were among the big winners at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday evening in downtown Los Angeles.

Taylor Swift became the most-awarded artist in MTV Video Music Awards history on Sunday, receiving the inaugural Artist Director Honors and moving past Beyoncé with 31 awards. Swift, who said she had written and directed 18 music videos, also premiered her self-directed video for “Patient Zero,” starring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson.

Beéle brings the Borondo Tour to the new DAVIarena in Sabaneta, in the Medellín area of Colombia, on Saturday 28 November 2026. Tickets run from about US$33 to US$177. The post Beéle Medellín 2026: Borondo Tour Hits Colombia’s New DAVIarena on 28 November appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexican pop group Camila plays the Movistar Arena in Bogotá, Colombia, on Friday 27 November 2026 on its Adiós World Tour. TuBoleta lists an 8 p.m. start and seats from about US$61 before fees. The post Camila Bogotá 2026: Adiós World Tour at Movistar Arena, Colombia, on 27 November appeared first on The Rio Times.

Uruguayan band Los Iracundos closes its Paraguay tour at the Centro de Eventos de Lago Shopping in Ciudad del Este on Sunday 25 October 2026. Passline lists an 8 p.m. start and one General tier. The post Los Iracundos Ciudad del Este, Paraguay: Lago Shopping Show on 25 October appeared first on The Rio Times.

Jack White plays his first South African concerts at The Old Park Station in Johannesburg on 11 December 2026 and Kirstenbosch in Cape Town on 14 December. Tickets are sold only through Webtickets. The post Jack White South Africa: First Shows in Joburg on 11, Cape Town on 14 December appeared first on The Rio Times.

Charme dance is Rio's own soul and R&B scene, danced under a Madureira overpass every Saturday. What it is, how to go, and who earns from it. The post Charme Dance: The Rio Soul Scene Most Visitors to Brazil Never See appeared first on The Rio Times.

Limp Bizkit Johannesburg 2026: the band plays FNB Stadium in South Africa on Sunday 13 December, with Jack Parow and Ecca Vandal opening the evening. The post Limp Bizkit Johannesburg: Band Plays FNB Stadium in South Africa on 13 December appeared first on The Rio Times.

Festival Presidente Santo Domingo 2026 runs on 11 and 12 December at the Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez, with tickets from RD$7,900 through Tuboleta. The post Festival Presidente Santo Domingo: Dominican Republic Music Event Returns on 11 and 12 December appeared first on The Rio Times.

Omar Courtz Panama 2026 is set for 26 November at the Estadio Emilio Royo in Panama City. Six tiers from 25 to 170 US dollars, four already sold out. The post Omar Courtz in Panama: Estadio Emilio Royo on 26 November, Tickets from 25 US Dollars appeared first on The Rio Times.

Karol G Costa Rica 2026: the Tropitour plays the Estadio Nacional in San Jose on 27 and 28 November. The first night is sold out, the second is not. The post Karol G in Costa Rica: 27 November Sold Out at Estadio Nacional, 28 November on Sale appeared first on The Rio Times.

Martin Garrix Guatemala 2026: the Dutch DJ plays Explanada 5 in Guatemala City on Friday 13 November, with eticket tickets from Q790. The post Martin Garrix in Guatemala: Explanada 5 Show on 13 November, Tickets from Q790 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Marco Antonio Solís Asunción 2026: the Gratitud Tour reaches the Jockey Club del Paraguay on 31 October, with tickets from 250,000 guaraníes. The post Marco Antonio Solís in Asunción, Paraguay: Gratitud Tour Plays the Jockey Club on 31 October appeared first on The Rio Times.

A Chinese doctoral graduate in medicine left her promising hospital job to embrace a “less meritocratic” lifestyle as a part-time freelancer. Liu Zihan, 31, delivers food, performs at a pub, sells breakfast, and explores a variety of part-time jobs that captivate her interests while providing for her living expenses. Before leaving her full-time employment in February, Liu served as a psychiatrist and postdoctoral researcher at a Grade 3A hospital in Zhuhai, in southern China’s Guangdong...

Singer's tour has faced numerous setbacks after expulsion of rapper Macklemore over support for Palestine drew backlash.

Robbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert was cancelled.

Zeneida Castillo, wife of merenguero Julián Oro Duro, was murdered in the couple's Santo Domingo Este home; four people from the singer's circle are detained. The post Dominican Republic: Wife of Merenguero Julián Oro Duro Murdered, Four Held appeared first on The Rio Times.

Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.

Mägo de Oz Mexico City concert at Arena CDMX on 15 November 2026: doors 19:00, show 21:00, Superboletos prices and the rest of the Mexican tour. The post Mägo de Oz Mexico City Concert Set for 15 November 2026 at Arena CDMX appeared first on The Rio Times.

Los Tres Unplugged anniversary shows at Santiago’s Santander Arena on 14 and 15 November 2026 are sold out. What the concerts mark and what to know. The post Los Tres Unplugged Shows Sell Out in Santiago, Chile, for 14–15 November appeared first on The Rio Times.

Auténticos Decadentes Bogotá show with Los Caligaris sold out on 14 November; a second Movistar Arena date on 15 November has tickets and prices. The post Auténticos Decadentes Bogotá Show Sells Out; Colombia Gets 15 November Date appeared first on The Rio Times.

A special musical tribute and remembrance programme will be held in Hubballi on September 27 to mark the first death anniversary of renowned sitar exponent Pandit Srinivas Joshi

Pitchfork CDMX 2026 continues tonight with Safety Trance at Foro Indie Rocks! — Day 2 of the curated multi-venue festival running through Sunday in Mexico City. The post Pitchfork CDMX 2026, Day 2: Safety Trance Tonight at Foro Indie Rocks! appeared first on The Rio Times.

Her heavy metal performance trumped nine other finalists, including magicians and even a robot crew.