The first woman to win the Afghan version of American Idol says she will fight the Taliban with her music, embracing a victory rich in symbolism as her country faces an uncertain future. Zahra Elham won the 14th edition of Afghan Star last week, after male contestants took the prize in the hugely popular televised singing competition 13 years in a row.

If you are listening to music, chances are you're on YouTube. A music consumer report by the industry's global body IFPI published on Tuesday found that 86% of us listen to music through on-demand streaming. And nearly half that time, 47% is spent on YouTube. Video as a whole accounted for 52% of the time we spent streaming music.

Each summer, Flanders hosts a large number of festivals, offering you the best crowds, outstanding musical performances and good vibes. The biggest bands, the most original sceneries and worlds best festivals make Flanders top of the bill as a music destination. Whichever genre stirs your soul, Flanders has a music festival designed for you.