Music the artform and artists
A new crop of South Asians is redefining the UK's underground music scene
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- Monday, 14 February 2022
Toppling the very structures that have so far alienated them from mainstream clubs, UK's inclusive collectives are building robust communities on the back of a unique culture of sound.
Fleetwood Mac: after its 926 weeks on the chart, who’s still buying Rumours?
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- Monday, 14 February 2022
As it turns 45, the drug-fuelled breakup classic is outselling almost everyone on vinyl thanks to its frank songwriting, enduring virality and the patronage of Harry Styles.
7 Arab Hip-Hop Artists Egyptians Should Pay More Attention To
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- Monday, 14 February 2022
The hip-hop scene seems to be most dominant in Egypt, with singers such as Marwan Moussa, Wegz, and other artists topping the Spotify wrapped status. However, long before these artists were in the picture – as far back as 12 years ago – the hip-hop scene was flourishing in other countries in the MENA region.
La Rumba congolaise, la musique de l'indépendance (et de la SAPE)
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- Monday, 14 February 2022
La rumba congolaise a intégré le patrimoine immatériel de l’humanité fin 2021 : le signe de l’importance de ce style musical dans l’histoire des musiques mondiales. Ses chants en lingala, ses guitares électriques et ses "rois de la SAPE” ont marqué le XXe siècle.
Janis Joplin: una voz prodigiosa, una vida corta marcada por los excesos y un legado que se mantiene intacto
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- Monday, 14 February 2022
La maravillosa y breve vida de Janis Joplin ocurrió allá lejos y hace tiempo. Pero su figura se convirtió en mito casi en el mismo momento de su muerte. Acaso, por su importante contribución musical.
How Arabic nahda music is experiencing a revival
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- Tuesday, 01 February 2022
When Lebanese businessman and music composer Kamal Kassar acquired the Abdel Aziz al Anani Arab Music collection, upon the recommendation of music historian and author Frederic Lagrange, the idea for a foundation committed to preserving traditional Arab music was born.
Taylor Swift v Damon Albarn: why the idea of the lone songwriter is outdated
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- Tuesday, 01 February 2022
Damon Albarn, the lead singer of Blur and Gorillaz, has recently been criticised for his “outdated” views of modern songwriting.
Out of the Box
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- Tuesday, 01 February 2022
Music is indelibly linked to space and place. Those elements can shape, structure, and define our listening and performance practices.
Burna Boy, le Nigérian qui fait danser la planète
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- Tuesday, 01 February 2022
Les artistes internationaux s’arrachent ses collaborations et ses concerts font salle comble en Europe. Mais c’est d’abord au Nigeria que Burna Boy a construit son succès.
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