The Origins of Cumbia: From Ritual to Revelry Cumbia is a percussion-heavy Latin American musical genre blending African, Indigenous and Spanish influences, symbolizing centuries of cultural exchange and resilience in the region. Originating in the Afro-Caribbean coastal communities of Colombia…
Pizza: a dish beloved by all. No matter the diet, a perfect cheesy slab of dough is needed every once in a while. Here’s your guide for a killer slice in Dublin. Here are the top 5 best spots in…
The Rise of City Pop: Japan’s Economic Boom and a New Musical Landscape The origins of City Pop trace back to the transformative 1970s in Japan, a period marked by profound change and renewal. Following the devastation of World War…
The Roots and Rise of Anatolian Rock: A Fusion of East and West Anatolian Rock offers a captivating fusion of traditional Turkish folk music and Western rock elements, reflecting Turkey’s unique position as a cultural crossroads between Europe and Asia. Emerging…
What Is French House? French House, also known as Filter House and Tekfunk, is an electronic music genre that gained prominence in the 1990s. It blends elements of space disco, funk, techno and American house music, while also drawing influence…
If you are looking for the best Spanish Restaurants in Dublin, you’re in luck. The city’s culinary scene is alive with Spanish influence, as tapas bars and restaurants continue to emerge, offering a taste of Spain’s rich gastronomic traditions. From…
The Birth of the Cool: Tracing the Roots of West Coast Jazz West Coast Jazz emerged in California during the 1950s as a distinctive jazz style, rooted in earlier movements, particularly bebop and cool jazz. Bebop, which flourished in the…
Genesis in the Rubble: The Rise of Krautrock Krautrock emerged in West Germany during the late 1960s and early 1970s as a groundbreaking cultural movement, driven by a new generation of artists seeking to redefine German identity in the shadow…
The origins of the beloved Irish tradition, the 12 Pubs of Christmas, remain somewhat mysterious, but a strong theory suggests it all began in Dublin. According to research by Chloe O’Keeffe, the first documented mention of this tradition dates back…