Here’s Lady Gaga’s Modified, Less Sexy “Artpop” Album Cover For China

Lady Gaga - ARTPOP China
After two-plus years, Lady Gaga has been removed from China's musical blacklist, which means she can now perform on the mainland. Her third studio album, ARTPOP, has also been approved for release, as the singer herself announced in a tweet: "I'm so excited!!!! The Chinese Government Approved ARTPOP to be released in China with all 15 songs!" But... Read more »

Dispatches From Xinjiang: Success Stories Of Going Abroad And The Uyghur Pop Star Möminjan

Success Stories Of Going Abroad And The Uyghur Pop Star Möminjan
Of all the performers in the upper echelon of Uyghur pop music, Möminjan is perhaps the most widely traveled independent artist. Möminjan and his brother, the famous composer Ablet Ablikim, grew up in the shadow of their famous uncle Abdulla, the King of Uyghur pop. He and his brother have been following in their uncle’s footsteps for more than a decade; they even recorded a song together called “We Brothers” (Qerindash Biz), which sounds a bit like a Uyghur version of the Everly Brothers. Read more »