5 Artists You Should Know: Thailand
Thailand’s music scene blends centuries-old traditions with bold, modern creativity. Traditional styles like luk thung and mor lam still play a big role, bringing in stories and sounds from rural life in the country. But there’s also a wave of artists divi...
5 Artists You Should Know: New Zealand
New Zealand’s music scene is all about mixing deep roots with fresh sounds. Traditional Māori music and Pacific influences bring a strong sense of culture, while today’s artists are experimenting with everything from hip-hop and electronic to indie and sou...
In Focus: Hear Your Favorite Artists’ Favorite Artists
This February, for Black History Month, we asked our artists to share their favorite tracks. In our playlist series, In Focus, artists curated playlists of their favorite Black artists and shared what they would like the legacy of their music to be. Hear f...
5 Artists You Should Know: Francophone Africa
The music of Francophone Africa is a vibrant fusion of deeply rooted traditions and contemporary influences worldwide. From the hypnotic rhythms of West African griot music to the infectious energy of Congolese soukous, the region boasts an incredibly dive...
Meet the Women Whose Voices Powered the Civil Rights Movement
On this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, we turn to several women whose voices powered the Civil Rights Movement: Mable Hillery, Bessie Jones, Mamie Brown, and Bernice Johnson Reagon. The innumerable contributions by these individuals both on an...
5 Artists You Should Know: Norway
The music of Norway is a unique mix of old traditions and modern styles. From the haunting melodies of traditional Nordic folk music to the intense energy of black metal, a genre Norway famously pioneered, the country’s musical landscape is incredibly dive...