The sound of New Wave
The sound of New Wave
Blending punk energy with pop sensibilities and electronic innovation, the New Wave revolution reshaped rock’s identity with its edgy sound, bold visuals, and eclectic influences.
Music
The Black Angel
The Black Angel
Called the “Black Angel” of the Polish song, Ewa Demarczyk was one of the most outstanding Polish stage personalities. Her poetry-adapted songs travelled the world’s greatest stages and, though she didn’t leave too many recordings, her hypnotising hum can still be heard on any good radio station.
Antonio Fuentes, the Promoter of Colombian Tropical Music
Antonio Fuentes, the Promoter of Colombian Tropical Music
The history of tropical music in Colombia goes hand in hand with the powerhouse record company Discos Fuentes’, established in 1934 by Antonio Fuentes. Historian Carlos Alfonso Días Martínez evokes the life of this legacy.
100 years with Amália
100 years with Amália
Amália Rodrigues brought fado to the world while bringing the world to fado. In the centenary of her birth, her legacy remains alive and timeless, singing the soul of a country in every note.
Inspired by Lives from outer Worlds
Inspired by Lives from outer Worlds
What do Orson Welles, Carl Sagan and David Bowie have in common, apart from having left a legacy that still lives on in those inspired by them? They are stars on a pop planet where science and culture intersect and feed themselves to create myths and heroes.
Vinyl (re)turns
Vinyl (re)turns
Vinyl records are likely to outsell the compact disc in the American market. In Poland, the popularity of vinyl records keeps growing, with sales accounting for 16.1% of sales of all physical media formats. Journalist Jan Błaszczak expands on this global trend.
Hot Club: The Hottest Jazz in Europe?
Hot Club: The Hottest Jazz in Europe?
Hot Club de Portugal is one of the oldest jazz clubs in the world and the one in Europe with the longest uninterrupted activity.