Global Bongo Flava Push: Swiss-based Tanzanian artist Muchi Melo is taking Bongo Flava international with his fully self-made 16-track album MASAKIE, blending Afrobeats, hip-hop, reggae and electronic sounds in English and Kiswahili. Bollywood Music Nostalgia: Composer Anu Malik shared how Dharmendra genuinely loved his song “Pal Pal Na Mane Tinku Jiya,” recalling a warm, family-like bond. Big Screen Music Buzz: Michael (the Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson) lands on digital streaming June 9, as it chases the success of Bohemian Rhapsody. Pop Culture Power Move: Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” for Toy Story 5 leans back into country with banjo and harmonica, while Swift’s net worth headlines keep climbing—she’s now reported as the richest female musician at $2B. Live Music & Community: Ipswich’s Ed Sheeran surprised fans at the waterfront, even gifting an amp to a young attendee; and Grampian Community Band marks 50 years with a June 11 milestone concert. Festival Fever: Portimão and other Portuguese cinemas will screen a duo’s stadium concert, while Portugal’s Maravilha Festival returns with sea-linked circus and workshops. African Music Spotlight: AFRIMA launched seven “Diamonds” as emerging stars to watch, betting they’ll shape African music in the next few years. Choral/Local Pride: Accent Singers mark a leadership handover June 7, and WeHo Pride weekend kicks off with the Outloud Music Festival. Music Meets Meaning: A.R. Rahman will perform at Attari Border June 7 for a tribute to BSF tied to Main Vaapas Aaunga.