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Farewell to Mark Loquan, a beacon of energy and culture in Trinidad & Tobago

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

2 weeks ago

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is renowned for its music

Written by Jean Sovon Translated by Laura

3 weeks ago

Bosnian rock-band Dubioza kolektiv ridicules Flat Earth conspiracy theory in a new regional hit song

Written by Metamorphosis Foundation

14 March 2025

The ambiguity of my Jamaican sound

Written by Candice Stewart

9 March 2025

Stories about Music

Max Romeo, an urgent musical voice in Jamaica's turbulent 1970s, passes away at 80

His iconic album 'War Ina Babylon' reflected the political turbulence of 1970s Jamaica

Written by Emma Lewis

6 days ago

Song directed at President Bola Tinubu's son banned in Nigeria

“They can ban the song, but they can't ban the message.”

Written by Pamela Ephraim

7 days ago

Two Jamaican reggae artists with rural roots pass on, leaving echoes of the 1990s

Cocoa Tea and Determine leave behind a legacy of 'conscious' reggae music

Written by Emma Lewis

17 March 2025

Russian authorities are cracking down on gay clubs

After the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russian police have raided 59 events as part of their attack against the so-called “LGBTQ+ movement.”

Written by Russia Post

6 February 2025

Vodun Days festival 2025 in Benin hosts diverse collection of musical artists

Zinli, dating back to the Kingdom of Dahomey, incorporates chanting, percussion instruments, hand clapping and dancing

Written by Megan Fahrney

25 January 2025

Trinidad & Tobago's Roger Boothman remembered as an extraordinary musician

'One of our finest songwriters passed [and] his passing continues the decimation of legacy in the arts ...'

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

12 January 2025

A proud Trinidad & Tobago awaits Guinness Record ruling on young steel pannist’s musical marathon

'[There] were people who knew [there] would be a million moments [when] a discarded oil drum could make a tiny broken place feel whole'

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

8 January 2025

Latin America ends the year with rock ‘n’ roll, salsa, and ballads — listen to how its music captures the spirit of the season

There is music for everyone during December's festivities

Written by Lucía Leszinsky, Estefanía Salazar, Gina Yauri, Melissa Vida, Isela Xospa, Kelly Chaib De Mares, Avishta Seeras Translated by Melissa Vida

26 December 2024

How artists in exile are becoming a focal point for the Russian diaspora abroad

New social circles often form around artists in exile, offering emigrants a chance to connect with like-minded people and escape loneliness, anxiety and fear

Written by Russia Post

5 December 2024

The fascinating ghosts and monsters of Jamaica's folklore

Supernatural experiences send chills down the spine

Written by Emma Lewis

31 October 2024

A cinematic lens into Turkmenistan’s culture: An interview with Oguljamal Yazliyeva

A tale of two iconic films that help understand Turkmen culture and identity

Written by Elmira Lyapina

27 October 2024

Heroes or icons? Jamaicans are divided on the creation of a new national honour

'[T]his is not a compromise that is acceptable'

Written by Emma Lewis

26 October 2024

Croatian band Nemeček won the Milan Mladenović Award for young musicians from former Yugoslavia

The Award is a symbol of innovation, courage, and artistic expression

Written by Metamorphosis Foundation

13 October 2024

Humor and rock & roll against political harassment in Argentina

A music video that mocks President Javier Milei reaches the Top 5 most viewed videos in the world

Written by Romina Navarro Translated by Molly Furnival-Phillips

9 October 2024

Song titled ‘Give birth to 1000 children for me’ was banned in Russia

Another track by the band, ‘This Will Pass,’ was banned last year

Written by Daria Dergacheva

4 October 2024

Some Caribbean podcasts to tune into on International Podcast Day

Regional podcasts cover every conceivable topic: business, culture, climate change, and more

Written by Emma Lewis

30 September 2024

Trinidad & Tobago renames its premier performance auditorium after trailblazing pianist Winifred Atwell

Internationally, she was a household name, but Atwell was less well known in her own country

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

27 September 2024

A controversial dancehall star appears on a political stage: Why are some Jamaicans concerned?

The cult of personality has been playing into Jamaican politics for a long time

Written by Emma Lewis

22 September 2024

Regional Award honoring Milan Mladenović highlights creativity of young rock bands from former Yugoslavia

Milan Mladenović was legendary Serbian and Yugoslav alternative rock musician, poet and antiwar movement activist

Written by Global Voices Central & Eastern Europe

14 September 2024

Roy Cape, whose music provided the beat of Trinidad & Tobago Carnival, dies leaving a precious legacy

'His influence extended far beyond the stage'

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

6 September 2024

Bangladeshis help out in flood-affected communities

Bangladeshis are united for relief and rescue amidst a preparations failure

Written by পান্থ রহমান রেজা (Pantha) Translated by Rezwan

31 August 2024

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