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Interview: Ariel Brínguez – Jazz-infused Reflections of Cuban Life (October 2023)

We all know that Cuba is an inexhaustible treasure trove of musical talent. Standing out and becoming globally recognised is no easy feat, but Ariel Brínguez has not only achieved this but has gone even further. The saxophonist, composer, teacher, and key member of influential bands like Irakere, alongside Chucho Valdés, and Orlando Valle’s Maraca Orchestra y Otra Visión, has evolved into one of the most dynamic and eloquent exponents of Cuban jazz and Afro-Cuban music at large. More than just […]...

Interview: Mirla Riomar – Weaving Joyful Resistance: Afro-Brazilian Beats from Salvador de Bahía to Barcelona (October 2023)

Born in Salvador de Bahía, a city pulsating with Afro-Brazilian rhythms, Mirla Riomar‘s connection to her heritage forms the rhythmic heartbeat of her creative expression. Her ancestry is a complex tapestry, with indigenous roots on her mother’s side and the haunting echoes of African slavery in Brazil on her father’s. So much so, Mirla’s art becomes a rhythmic resonance of a complex historical reality often left unspoken. A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of meeting her and her […]...

Interview: Q&A with Dan Storper – Navigating 30 Years of Putumayo; From the Source to the Mouth of the River of Music (October 2023)

It’s been 30 years since they began delighting our ears and stimulating our brains with their always tasteful selections, presented in the form of compilations and playlists. Now, it’s time to give credit where it’s due and delve into an engaging chat to uncover more about the vibrant musical world of Putumayo. In 1975, Dan Storper opened a concept store in New York dedicated to world handicrafts and clothing, laying the groundwork for what has easily become, since 1993, the […]...

News: Rebel Up! Sounds from the Global Underground Short Doc

What a tribute well earned! If you’re in Belgium or the broader Benelux region, or if you’re a global beats enthusiast, Seb Bassleer and Rebel Up! should already be on your radar. And if not, now’s the perfect chance to get acquainted with one of the most passionate, brilliant, and all-round global music lovers we could name. Seb and Rebel Up! aren’t just good friends of Rhythm Passport; they consistently enrich our pages with a monthly podcast, a collaborative interview […]...

Interview: Liraz – Woman, Life, Freedom (July 2023)

Liraz was a striking sight at WOMAD‘s dnb Soundscape, with her hip-length ponytail lashing as she stalked the stage in cutaway gold lamé. Her Middle Eastern synth-pop, with its catchy hooks, bittersweet melodies, and bouncy bass wrapped up in desert-rock guitar, provided a feel-good soundtrack to a deeper message of equality, autonomy, and creative expression. Born in Iran and moved to Israel as a child, singing in Farsi offers a symbolic statement and a tangible connection to the birthplace she […]...

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