12 Great Irish Books You Should Read This Year
How many of you know that James Joyce was/is an Irish writer, not British? Or similarly, U2 and Snow Patrol are Irish bands, not British ones? The point is, it happens all the time with Irish people. People often mislabel or identify Irish writers and musicians as British. But let’s just get over that and […]
12 Best Latin American Movies To Watch Right Now!
Latin American cinema is quite unique in world cinema for its emotional depth and social honesty, very much like Iranian movies. Similarly, unlike big-budget Hollywood productions, the best Latin American movies are about everyday struggles, the tension between tradition and change, and what drives people’s lives. It’s no wonder that Latin America has produced some […]
10 Beautiful Book Stores In Barcelona For Book Shopping
As they say, never judge a book by its cover. But you can certainly judge a book store by the way it looks. If you are a booklover, you will never find a bookstore boring or less charming. After all, the crisp smell of books is always enticing when you enter the book store. If […]
The Best Egyptian Books | A Top 10
It’s amazing how we read about different countries and cities being destroyed by war and natural calamities, etc. And then people rebuilt everything into something entirely new. This somehow shortens the history span in our collective memory. But Egypt is different. Despite wars, calamities, and the passage of centuries, Egypt remains old in its true […]
Ultimate List of Native American Books To Read Now
Recently, I wrote about Indigenous books, discussing different Indigenous authors from around the globe. In that post, I focused on Indigenous communities that many people might not be familiar with. I didn’t cover any Native American books (from North America), despite Native Americans belonging to some of the most well-known Indigenous peoples with a rich […]
The Best Kenyan Music | A Top 15
I recently interviewed Udulele, a Kenyan singer and producer, who’s behind the genre he calls Soulful Benga. In our conversation, he spoke about how Soulful Benga grew from traditional Benga, with East African percussion, acoustic arrangements, and a spiritual touch. Revisiting that conversation got me thinking more about Kenyan music. Also, I have been to […]
10 Books About Plants You Need To Read Now
There are many elements around us like air, light, water, soil and plants that we take for granted. Just consider plants, for example, on how they shape our lives in profound ways. They feed us, heal us, and even communicate in ways science is only beginning to understand. Human connection with plants is something of […]
The Best Filipino Singers of All Time | A Top 10
Some countries are small, and we often overlook them on the global map, but they punch above their weight when it comes to talent. Think of how South Korea has taken the world by storm with K-pop, or how Sweden quietly dominates global pop charts. At this point, one could also ask: What country has […]
11 Books About Bookstores You Have To Read Now
We come across pictures and videos of aesthetic bookstores on social media all the time. While watching one such reel, I came across an idea: what about the stories behind these bookstores? Apart from their visual appeal, bookstores also have a history and stories that are just as intriguing as the books they house. So, […]
Ultimate Guide To Genres Of Music In South Africa And Singers
South Africa is a country with a history of struggle and resilience. It is also a country full of celebrations. And, there’s no better way to know a country than through its language and music. After all, languages and music carry the stories of resilience and celebration of their people. With 12 official languages, one […]
