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.
From Ska to Reggae: A Darker Turn
Where ska embraced the celebratory, happy side of Jamaican culture, reggae expressed something quite different.
The Ever-Extending Roots of Dub
Dub is the electronic product of reggae that emerged in the late 60s and 70s.
The Unexpected Origins of Ska
What makes ska, the 2-Tone melody of happiness, make you think of? What is the
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When “Waka Waka” from Shakira came out, I was ten. I heard the song several
Nicaragua
Nicaraguan music is a mixture of indigenous and European, especially Spanish, influences. The most used
Shedding some light on black metal
A short history, introduction, exposition and review about black metal, by Jesse den Boer. Music
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.
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
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Exhibition room
Thursday 16 April (all day) This is a room dedicated to all artists. This room offers space to exhibit your artwork, whichever form it might
Sustainable lifestyle inspiration
Wednesday 15 April This is a space where videos and links are provided to give some inspiration to live more sustainably in terms of food,
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