Section
Sound & Scene
A look at the music, theatre, and film that draw from tradition and shape contemporary culture.
Sparks Film School: Nurturing Creativity Through Film and Animation Education
Sponsored by Sparks Film School · Nov 4
What Makes BRNetwork Different From Other Streaming Platforms?
Sponsored by BRNetwork · Oct 8
Major Urban Disruption Leads to Shelter-in-Place Order
Jing Mei Lin · Jun 15
The DJ Hookup Helps You Choose Between 2-Channel and 4-Channel DJ Mixers
Sponsored by The DJ Hookup · Aug 25
Where 1970s Rock Revivalism Is Heading, and How Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg Is Positioned
The raw energy and analog warmth of 1970s rock are resonating with a new generation of listeners, fueling a significant cultural and commercial revival. This movement goes beyond simple nostalgia, tapping into a desire f…
Sponsored by Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg· Aug 24· 8 min
Designers Use Textiles Promoting Wellbeing in New Projects
Students at Lucerne School of Design are creating textiles specifically engineered to promote emotional wellbeing, challenging the industry's traditional focus on fleeting trends and disposable fashio
Jing Mei Lin· Jun 28· 2 min
Analysis & Trends
Explainers
Hardanger Fiddle vs. Nyckelharpa: Two Nordic Instruments, Two Distinct Sound Machines
Aisha Bakri · Nov 8
Kora vs. Ngoni: How to Tell West Africa's Two Iconic Stringed Instruments Apart
Aisha Bakri · Oct 29
How Folk Ballads Keep History Alive: The Mechanisms Behind Griot, Indian, and Appalachian Traditions
Aisha Bakri · Oct 21
From Sacred Rumble to Stage Art: The Long Evolution of Japanese Taiko Drumming
Aisha Bakri · Oct 19
Gagaku: Japan's Ancient Court Music, From Silk Road Influences to Living Heritage
Chloe Dubois · Oct 18
The Griot: West Africa's Living Library and Cultural Voice
Aisha Bakri · Oct 9