Summer is prime time for musicians on tour. Here, British pop musician Seal performs during his concert in SYMA Hall in Budapest, Hungary, late Tuesday, July 15, 2008.
Switzerland
Jay-Z was among the performers at the Pemberton Festival in Pemberton, B.C., on Sunday, July 27, 2008. Here, he is seen singing during the open-air music festival in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, Sunday, July 13, 2008.
Nigeria
Mary J. Blige performs at the Thisday Music and Fashion Festival in Lagos, Nigeria, early Monday, July 14, 2008. The 2008 edition of the annual festival featured Nigerian artists and international stars, including Jay-Z, Beyonce, Rihanna, Usher, and Naomi Campbell.
Bosnia
Singer-songwriter Joan Baez performs on stage at old town Sarajevo during The Nights of Bascarsija Festival in Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina, late Wednesday, July 16, 2008. The folksinger returned to the Bosnian capital 15 years after her first show in the then-besiged Sarajevo in 1993.
Lebanon
Singer and artist Patti Smith performs at the Byblos International Festival in the ancient city of Byblos, north of Lebanon, Tuesday, July 8, 2008.
Germany
The rock band R.E.M. with singer Michael Stipe, left, and guitarist Peter Buck, right, perform at an open-air concert in Dresden, eastern Germany, Tuesday, July 15, 2008, during R.E.M.'s first concert of its European Tour 2008.
Poland
Canadian singer Nelly Furtado performs during her concert in Poznan, Poland, Friday, July 11, 2008.
Spain
Bruce Springsteen performs during a concert in San Sebastian, Spain, Monday, July 15, 2008. He and his E Street Band took their "Magic" tour to Europe this summer, performing in the British Isles, Scandanavia, Italy, France, Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands.
New Jersey
Bruce Springsteen winds up his "Magic" tour with three dates at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Here, he performs there with the E Street Band on Sunday night, July 27, 2008.
New York
Musician David Crosby performs during a benefit concert for the City Parks Foundation at Central Park Summer Stage, Tuesday, July 29, 2008, in New York.
Canada
Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin performs at the Pemberton Festival in Pemberton, B.C., on Sunday, July 27, 2008. This week, the band is in Toronto.
Czech Republic
Canadian singer Avril Lavigne, left, performs on the stage of the O2 Arena during her concert in Prague, Czech Republic, Tuesday, July 8, 2008.
Colombia
Colombian singers Shakira, right, and Carlos Vives perform during a "concert for peace," part of the Independence Day celebrations in Leticia, Colombia, near the border with Brazil and Peru, Sunday, July 20, 2008. Shakira's T-shirt reads in Spanish "united and free".
Morocco
Singer Rihanna, of Barbados, performs in her Casablanca concert Saturday, July 12, 2008, in Casablanca, Morocco.
Switzerland
Singer Ben Harper performs on stage during his concert at the "Live at Sunset" festival in Zurich, Sunday, July 20, 2008.
Switzerland
Alicia Keys performs on the stage of the Stravinski Hall during the 42nd Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland, late Thursday, July 17, 2008. The Montreux Jazz Festival ran from July 4 to July 19.
Switzerland
British musician Pete Doherty of the British band Babyshambles performs on the stage of the Miles Davis hall at the 42nd Montreux Jazz Festival, in Montreux, Switzerland, Tuesday, July 15, 2008.
Switzerland
Scottish singer KT Tunstall performs on stage at the Gurten music open-air festival in Berne, Switzerland, Sunday, July 20, 2008.
Spain
American musician and songwriter Lou Reed performs on stage during his concert at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, Wednesday, July 2, 2008.
Vermont
Elton John performs at the Champlain Valley Expo Center Monday, July 21, 2008, in his first-ever concert in Vermont.