friday 17 April (all day)
Hi again! Here we will post several blog posts exploring various lesser known musical traditions from all across the globe. Sit back, relax and read 🙂 We hope it may inspire you.
The Ever-Extending Roots of Dub
Dub is the electronic product of reggae that emerged in the late 60s and 70s.
From Ska to Reggae: A Darker Turn
Where ska embraced the celebratory, happy side of Jamaican culture, reggae expressed something quite different.
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When “Waka Waka” from Shakira came out, I was ten. I heard the song several
Peru
Peruvian music has evolved throughout history. From the beginnings of civilization in the country (circa
Balkan Music
The Balkan is a region mostly known for the war in the 90’s and political
Shedding some light on black metal
A short history, introduction, exposition and review about black metal, by Jesse den Boer. Music
The Unexpected Origins of Ska
What makes ska, the 2-Tone melody of happiness, make you think of? What is the
Paraguay
Paraguay, like most colonized countries, lost the indigenous rhythms, songs and instruments during colonization. Therefore,
The urban music of Brazil
When people think of Brazil, it is usually soccer and carnival that comes to mind.
Nicaragua
Nicaraguan music is a mixture of indigenous and European, especially Spanish, influences. The most used
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Film: Out & About
TUESDAY 14 April (screenings: 16:00) “This documentary dives into the world of family members of LGBT’s in countries where being gay is illegal, or where
Graff with us
Thursday 16 April (all day) Street art and graffiti culture has no doubt always been about reclaiming. The story of the Parisian graffers of Magasins
Film: Radio Voorwaarts
TUESDAY 14 April (screening: 19:30) Radio Voorwaarts takes place on the eve of the eviction of an alternative community, home to a pirate radio station.