Riot ArtistsA Protest Sound in Arabic Music: An Interview with Emel Mathlouthi
Posted on August 11, 2014
As the rebellious voice of Tunisia, Emel Mathlouthi’s songs have become anthems for the Tunisian revolution and the 2011 Egyptian revolution. We caught up with her to discuss everything from music to being an artist in the Arab world.
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Hassan Hakmoun Makes NPR’s Top 50 Songs of 2014
Posted on August 11, 2014
Hassan Hakmoun, “Zidokan”
Moroccan trance music meets Jimi Hendrix. Hassan Hakmoun rocks tradition with his rumbling, three-stringed bass lute (sintir) and the spirit of American blues.
Dakhabrakha Featured in the NY Times
Posted on August 11, 2014
Nina Garenetska makes an unlikely rapper. Along with the two other women in the Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha, which performed on Monday night at Brookfield Place’s Winter Garden, she was wearing a white lace wedding dress, a tall black lamb-fur hat and half a dozen beaded necklaces. Ms. Garenetska was also holding her cello, painted with bright geometric designs.
Rolling Stone Calls Dakhabrakha ‘Best Breakout at Bonnaroo’
Posted on August 11, 2014
Ukrainian folkdrone Björkpunk quartet Dakhabrakha went into Bonnaroo as unknowns but ended up with one of the most receptive crowds of the weekend. They got cheers for mournful accordion and apocalyptic cello sawing. Animal noises and bird whistles and howls got the audience to return favor, turning the tent into a happy menagerie.