Theater Spotlight: Atasha Muhlach lands the lead as Annie Batungbakal in “Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical,” a disco-era Manila Sound story set to run this September. Music & Cities: Zimbabwe’s Tariro neGitare and Germany’s Jamaram reunite for “Same Sun,” the official Harare–Munich Silver Jubilee anthem, dropping June 19 and premiering live June 21 in Munich. Global Industry: Warner Music India teams with SVF Entertainment to expand Bengali music distribution via Warner’s global network. Awards Watch: The Grammys add five new 2027 categories, including a Best Asian Pop Music Performance honor. Cultural Loss: South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91, remembered for “Mannenberg” and music tied to exile and freedom. Local Live Music: “Peak to Shore” returns July 2–5 with 12 performances across eight venues in Ontario’s Blue Mountains. Community Events: Juneteenth celebrations and “Music on Maple” keep live music front and center in Manteca, California. Road Safety: South Africa arrests a driver accused of speeding at 172km/h while transporting Afro-pop artists to a festival. Legal/Politics: Tom Morello pushes back on the idea that musicians should stay out of politics.