Snoop Dogg: an iconic hip-hop figure
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Born on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California, Snoop Dogg emerged as a prominent rapper, record producer, and actor. His career spans several decades, and he has continually reinvented himself, captivating audiences worldwide. Early Days and […]
Bad Brains Band: ¿Really Bad Brains?
Bad Brains Band is a musical group formed in Washington, D.C. in 1976. Although they are often recognized as pioneers of hardcore punk, their repertoire extends beyond that genre to include styles like reggae and metal. The Bad Brains Band members initially met in the suburb of District Heights, Maryland.
Industrial Funk by 23 Skidoo
23 Skidoo is a British band that emerged from the post-punk scene in London in 1979. Known for their eclectic fusion of industrial, funk, post-punk, and world music, they have carved out a unique niche in the music world.
About Mo Kolours
Joseph Deenmamode, professionally known as Mo Kolours, draws inspiration from a rich tapestry of musical influences. Raised on the traditional sega music of his father’s Indian Ocean homeland of Mauritius, he also absorbed sounds from artists like Jimi Hendrix, Santana, and Michael Jackson. His musical journey expanded further with late ’90s jungle and drum and […]
The WOMAD Las Palmas Festival
The WOMAD Festival in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is an exhilarating fusion of music, arts, and dance from around the world. It takes place annually in early November, filling the air with vibrant melodies and rhythms. WOMAD, which stands for World of Music, Arts and Dance, is a project by the British musician Peter […]
Eclectic Lowdjo Music
Jo Vernaillen, better known as Lowdjo, has been spinning tunes for 15 years under various alter egos. His eclectic taste makes him one of the most diverse DJs in Belgium. Whether he’s playing for kids, rocking a festival crowd, or dropping hardcore beats in an underground squat, Lowdjo leaves every audience astonished. Lowdjo has a […]
KingL Man’s Headonix album
Headonix is the debut album by KingL Man, the musical project of Dave Watts (also known as D.WattsRiot from Fun-da-mental). Released in 2021, this beat-laden album serves as a powerful response to the perpetual state of war and conflict that surrounds us. It’s a mix of outrage, love, history, and the present moment. The album […]
The Tenerife Keroxen Festival
Keroxen Festival is an exciting cultural event that has been erupting with sound for fifteen years in Tenerife. Since 2009, it has transformed the interior of a fuel tank—Espacio Cultural El Tanque—into a vibrant meeting place where various artistic disciplines converge, stimulating the relationship between art and people. The festival features concerts, installations, and more, […]
Dhangsha and “The Awakening” at Atronador Festival
Dhangsha, which means “destruction” in Bengali, is an electronic musician who disrupts the boundaries between bass music and experimental noise. Drawing from minimalism, repetition, and fragmentation, Dhangsha crafts sparse yet weighty beats. These beats are punctuated by African clave accents and otherworldly synth motifs borrowed from Detroit. His show at the Atronador Festival, a space […]
The Fun-Da-Mental Band
Fun-Da-Mental is a British multi-ethnic hip-hop–ethno-techno–world fusion group formed in 1991. Led by core member Aki “Propa-Gandhi” Nawaz, the band is known for its energetic blend of Eastern and Western musical styles, its outspoken political stance, and its strong Islamic affiliation and advocacy. The group emerged during the 1990s British Asian fusion of hip-hop and […]