Sounds That Cross Borders: African Northwest Blues
Not long ago we reviewed that musical phenomenon called “desert blues”, a magical fusion of rock instrumentation and regional roots – Tuareg, Malian, and North African music. But we immediately realized that
Recent Song Discoveries We Love
Few sensations are as pleasant as discovering new music. Songs to unravel, to immerse yourself in, to put on repeat, to dance as if nothing else mattered. We hope you enjoy these
Playlist Vol 45: Porro en la Bañera
Light some candles and start a bath because our playlist Porro en la Bañera is all the self care you need. Take a load off, grab a glass of wine, and hit shuffle
Kolombia: An Experience of Latin Cultural Syncretism
First, the music: the cumbia slows down, as if the player ran out of batteries. Second, the lifestyle: a way of dressing, cutting their hair, reinventing their names, under the influence of
The New Outbreak of Psychedelic Cumbia
There’s quite a story about the origins of psychedelic cumbia. It’s a trip back in time, to the Amazonian lands of Peru, at the end of the 60s. It was the boiling
Playlist Vol. 44: November Global Gems
There’s an endless amount of incredible music released around the world every day. To help you navigate it all, we’re compiling a handful of jams we can’t get enough of every month.
A Dreamy and Nostalgic Trip Through Mexican Lo-Fi
Lo-fi beats and melodies roll on for minutes and stretch for hours. These songs seem made to be linked together and listened to throughout the day, they make up a soundtrack of
6 Tracks We Can’t Stop Listening To
You know when you can’t get a song out of your head? Well, we’ve had these six playing in a constant rotation and we keep hitting play. These are the kind of
Playlist Vol. 43: Mañanas Lentas
The global soundtrack for the perfect slow morning. Get in a good stretch, sip your coffee, open a book and hit shuffle on Mañanas Lentas. Cover photo via udiscovermusic.com
The Wonderful New Singer-Songwriters of Brazilian Indie
We’ve recently displayed a small part of the extensive musical map that runs through Brazil. We know that the plurality of rhythms expands like the arms of the Amazon River. This flow