The Best Jazz Albums That You Should Listen Now

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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

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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

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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

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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

Music in Eritrea. Eritrean Music

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

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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

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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 […]

Discover The Best Mongolian Music | A Top 10

Mongolian Music

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

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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

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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 […]

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