García’s seamless combination of energetic rhythms and protesting lyrics not only represented the sentiments of Argentine youth during his extensive career, but also cemented him as “the godfather of Argentine rock.”
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While bossa nova music brings to mind simple and soft jingles, this notion masks its multicultural and colorful history. Antônio Carlos Jobim brings this Brazilian genre to the forefront, and its optimistic style is a prime example of music and cultural exchange.
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Singer Chavela Vargas challenged music and culture in every way, from her strong, raspy voice to the men’s pants she wore. Now she’s a part of Mexico’s musical canon.
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Tamino, a new voice in Belgian music, brings his Middle Eastern heritage to his songs, exploring both the challenges and pleasures of life.
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Natalia Lafourcade traded teenage pop stardom for peace of mind. Since then, she has given performing another chance, and her newfound Latin sound has made her one of Mexico’s most beloved artists.
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Eighteen years after Leslie Cheung’s untimely death, his music and the pop culture of 1980s Hong Kong seem more relevant than ever.
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The Mongolian folk rockers have been carrying their musical heritage on their shoulders since 2018, gaining international recognition and a spot on a horror film soundtrack in the process.
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Ghost’s devilish metal puts the “harm” in harmony.
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French youth have combined the music of Africa with American New Wave rap, creating a distinct sound that immerses listeners in an unparalleled musical affair.
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The polarizing Sweden-based alternative hip-hop collective Drain Gang has quickly become one of the most popular non-American rap groups on the planet.
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Nigerian activist and Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has cultivated a profound global impact on the music industry, inspiring generations of artists through his political Pan-Africanist songs.
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