Discover The Best Mongolian Music | A Top 10
What does Mongolian music sound like? As you may already know, Mongolia had the most extensive uninterrupted Empire in the history of civilization. In the 13th century, Genghis Khan and his sons ruled a land that stretched from China to Europe. During the history of the Mongolian people, there was a famous saying: “A Mongol […]
The Best Pakistani Singers | Top 10 Music of Pakistan
Who are the best Pakistani singers? Here is our list of the most famous artists who have left indelible marks in the music industry! Pakistan’s music has a long and rich history, dating back to the days of the Mughal Empire. Over the centuries, the country has produced several renowned musicians and singers who helped […]
How To Surge Nicaragua’s Cultural Space | Gabriel Traversari
It’s 4 pm, and I’m standing at Mexico City’s airport. I’m carrying a black backpack, Dutch stroopwafels, and my newly acquired Jipijapa hat (a local hat that ironically accentuates the fact that I’m not a local). I’m about to travel to Nicaragua, but the lady at the counter is telling me otherwise. It turns out […]
How To Know And Feel Fado Music | Sara Paixao
Sara always thought Fado was for older people. She didn’t know why, but it felt like the type of music your grandparents would play, not the youth. When she turned 15, Sara and her brother got an mp3 player. Her brother was in charge of the music and, alongside Beyonce and Rihanna, added some Amalia Rodrigues songs. […]
Tired of Listening to the Same Songs | 8 Ways To Find New Music
It’s a rainy Monday morning. You arrive at work, grab your cup of coffee, and sit down to be productive. There’s one problem: your fun weekend memories are still fresh, making it hard to focus on the tasks ahead. You decide to play some music to get into the flow, but you find yourself scrolling […]
Radiooooo: How to Travel Through Time Auditorily
It’s Monday morning, you’re beginning your workweek, but you can’t find any song you like to kickstart your day. Spotify’s Discover Weekly recommends more of the same, and you’re eagerly looking for something new. Like many of you, I frequently struggle to find new and enjoyable music to listen to. Starting this blog with a country […]
Eurovision Moldova | A Country Full of Talent
It’s September 2021. The Netherlands is finally sufficiently vaccinated for travel, and it’s time for my first business trip in 2 years. The destination this time: Moldova. I’m going to be honest, when I first got in contact with a Moldovan company, I did not know much about the country besides it being located between […]
Brazilian Music | The World of Samba, Bossa Nova & Tropicália
Beautiful beaches, soccer, and Brazilian carnival are some of the first things that come to mind when thinking about the biggest country in South America. But Brazil is also home to Samba music, Bossa Nova, and thousands of talented artists. Its music doesn’t only thrive nationally (Brazilians are allegedly responsible for 5% of Spotify’s revenues) but […]
How to Understand Mexican Music | Interview with Leonardo Prieto
It’s January 2022, we are still in a lockdown, and I’m in a zoom call with Mexican musician Leonardo Prieto. During “normal” times, I could go see his concerts, but now digital is the only option. It would be easy for an artist to focus on the pandemic’s hardships, but Leonardo chose a different path. He […]
Who Are The Best Malian Musicians | A Top 5
This may come as a surprise to some people, but Mali is one of the most diverse musical countries with many famous malian musicians. Home to the desert blues and one of the world’s most famous guitar players, Mali has a lot in store for international music lovers. Before moving to the most important Malian […]
