HABIBI FUNK: UNCOVERING LOST SOUND TREASURES OF ARAB CULTURE
From Egypt to Somalia, Sudan to Lebanon, North Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, Jannis Stürtz does much more than music tourism on his frequent trips around the region. More than a traveler,
Compass Point: The Caribbean Recording Studio that Redefined ‘80s Groove
Caribbean islands have always been a dream destination to relax and disconnect from everyday stress. Paradisiacal beaches, calm, and a leisurely, unhurried lifestyle. But what would happen if that tropical getaway also
Manu Chao Releases “Viva Tu” After 17 Years of Studio Silence
Today is a special day for Manu Chao fans. It had been 17 years since we last heard a full length studio album from the French-Spanish singer/songwriter. With three fantastic singles leading
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
Caribbean Heart: Meet Pachyman and His Retro Rub-A-Dub Style
Fall under the magnetic spells of dub. For many, it’s a genre on its own. For others, it’s more like a subgenre of reggae, defined as its electronic and more experimental version.
Minyo Crusaders: The Tokyo-Based Band Fusing Japanese Folk Music with Global Sounds
A crusader is someone who strives to achieve something because of their strong beliefs. Japanese ensemble Minyo Crusaders is very clear about what to stand for: minyo (min’yō), a traditional folk music
Our Favorite Reggae From Around the World
It’s not easy to define the geographical expansion of a musical genre as contagious as reggae. We know it originated in Jamaica, of course, but what about its influence from Europe to
What People are Actually Listening to in Jamaica Right Now
Reggae is a genre with such an identifiable sound, it’s hard to think it can evolve from what we all know it so well as. Good thing for us, there’s a great