While the world may know Amnesty International for their work on human rights activism, they also produced many interesting forays into the world of music. From global tours to compilation albums, the organization’s impact has been felt in both the worlds of activism and music.
Read MoreBetween 2002 and 2012, the Sahara Desert was host to one of the most unique music festival experiences. The Festival in the Desert combined Tuareg cultural traditions and the sound of desert blues genre in the vast sand dunes of the area, before regional instability and violence forced the music to go silent.
Read MoreAt the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left a lasting impression on our ears.
Read MorePortugal was one of the last countries in Western Europe to transition away from dictatorship. The country's unique history is directly tied to music, with Jose Afonso’s “Grandola, Vila Morena” playing an ubiquitous role in the nation's transition to democracy.
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