Top 10 Famous Mexican Singers of All Time
Almost two years ago, I interviewed one of the famous Mexican singers, Leonardo Prieto, to understand the influence of Mexican folklore in his rock music. During the interview, the topic of colonial influence on Mexican music also came up, and he gave a fascinating perspective. Another interesting fact is that Leonardo Prieto moved to the […]
Who Are The Best Afrobeat Artists? A Top 16
Afrobeats is one popular genre that people may have been listening to for years but just don’t know the name. Because the melodic rhythms and vibrant energy of Afrobeats artists are all around us. But, there’s quite an interesting fact that Afrobeats music lovers may not know. And that is, people associate Afrobeats music with […]
A New Trend: Mixing European Bands and Global Music
The European Bands That Play Music with International Influences Collaboration in music is not entirely unheard of. Musicians and bands collaborate with other singers, experiment with different musical instruments, and feature singers from different genres. That’s something every band does. Interestingly, there’s an entirely fascinating trend in music, especially in the European music scene. This […]
The Best Jazz Albums That You Should Listen Now
How often do we see movies, particularly movies from the 1960s to 1970s or movies set in those times, and jazz music is there most of the time? In fact, there are many movies where a character associated with Jazz music plays a lead role. La La Land, Whiplash, Stormy Club, anyone? And many, many […]
Discover Soulful Benga! A New Kenyan Music Genre by Udulele
I love Kenyan music and bands like Sauti Soul, but I came across something even more interesting not too long ago. I discovered the father of Soulful Benga, John Oriwo, better known as Udulele. Udulele is an award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is widely recognized as the father of soulful Benga, a sub-genre […]
The Classic Arabic Music Muwashshah | Protecting What You Love
Syrian singer Khaled Alhafez has taken on the life mission of protecting and documenting Muwashshah. But why is it so important, and what is Muwashshah? In today’s interview, Khaled Alhafez and his student Ghizlane Gzili will introduce us to the famous Arabic music genre, its origins, and why it is essential to preserve. But before […]
The Best 10 Artists and Popular Music From Cape Verde
What makes music great is that it knows no borders, and language or cultural barriers can’t hold it back from becoming a global phenomenon. Music from Cape Verde is a shining example as, in recent times, Cape Verdean music has gone mainstream. It’s a long-established belief and fact that originality and honesty can take any […]
How To Know Music In Eritrea | 10 Eritrean Music Artists
How much do you know about Eritrea and Eritrean music? Eritrea is a relatively small country in East Africa with a rich cultural background. Nature-wise, the country has everything; mountains, deserts, forests, and the sea. You can also visit the Dahlak Archipelago, one of the most beautiful sights along Eritrea’s coastline on the Red Sea. […]
What Are Desert Blues? The Wonderful World of Tuareg Music
Many kn ow the Tuareg as “the eternal wanderers.” What is the story behind this phraseology and the “Desert Blues,” known as Tuareg music? The Tuareg people have a rich cultural heritage that spans over a thousand years. Living across the vast expanse of the Sahara desert, they are nomadic people who place a deep value on […]
New & Old Ethiopian Music | A Top 10 Music Legends
If you’re looking for a unique and exciting music experience, then you should definitely check out the incredible Ethiopian music scene. From traditional folk songs to modern pop hits, Ethiopia has a diverse mix of genres and artists that will captivate your ears and make you dance. In this blog, we’ll explore the top 10 […]
