Samba, Bossa Nova and Tropicalia: Brazil’s 1970s Golden Era
The 1970s were a golden era for Brazilian music, a decade that saw the emergence of groundbreaking albums that would define the sound of a nation. From the vibrant rhythms of samba
Music & Flowers Heal at Li Saumet’s Flower Power Retreat in the Heart of the World
Surrounded by lush wild fauna and a rare breed of ancestral and modern sounds, the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta in the Colombian department of Magdalena is known as the heart of
The Music Scene in Spain Through the Lens of a New Era
We’ve curated a list of artists whose diverse influences and sounds embody a new generation of talent. Simply put, it goes beyond one genre. In cities like Madrid and Barcelona, the music
Capturing the Music by Grand Performances Photographer, Farah Sosa
Photographer Farah Sosa attended her first Grand Performances concert before she owned a camera. Back then, she recalls, the stage set-up was unique – there was a pond on the right side of the stage where
A Multicultural Journey to the Beats of Cumbia
Why has cumbia spread throughout Latin America? It’s an Afro-Latin genre that emerged right there, in the Colombian Caribbean. But why — unlike other tropical music such as salsa or merengue —
SummerStage NYC Brings La Lom, Ezra Collective, Priya Ragu and More to Central Park
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage is one of New York’s most beloved, broadly accessible, free outdoor performing arts festivals. The festival annually presents nearly 80 free and benefit performances in Central Park
The Undeniable Impact and Lasting Legacy of Celia Cruz
More than twenty years after her departure, Celia Cruz has more impact every day. She’s an immortalized legend. Her name is a street in the Bronx, a park in New Jersey and
Playlist: Discover CDMX
Mexico City (aka CDMX) continues to build its cultural music movement and we’re here for it. Thanks to a modern generation of genre-bending artists like YoSoyMatt, Girl Ultra, Eva de Marce, Son
LAMC takes NYC’s SummerStage: Photo Recap
New York City’s Summer Stage is more than just a festival; it’s an iconic celebration of music and culture that transforms neighborhood parks across the five boroughs into vibrant stages. Offering both free
Meet Global Groove Explorer Mera Bhai
Connecting global dots through music.” This slogan – which may seem a bit ambitious but no less true – can be read in the profile of Kavhan Karthik Poduval, AKA Mera Bhai, a