Music

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Modern Arabic Love Music

Erin Waks gives us five of her favourite modern Arabic love songs, giving an insight into the lyrics and background of each.

Music as the enabler of intellect and eroticism in Céline Sciamma’s film, 'Portrait de la Jeune Fille en Feu'.

Léa Wakim skillfully analyses how music develops the concealed passion between Marianne and Héloïse in Céline Sciamma’s film, 'Portrait de la Jeune Fille en Feu'.

Charly García in Two Songs

Thomas Harley zooms in on two songs by the great Charly García - 'The Father of Argentine Rock'.

Europop and its Influence Beyond Europe

Anna de Vivo talks us though the history and influence of Europop on a generation.

Cuba: The Island of Rhythm

Thomas Davidson gives us a breakdown of the Cuban music and its rising stars.

Hip Hop from Havana?

This Caribbean island has long been a 'musical mixing pot', but hip hop, as an American genre, wasn't always on the scene in Cuba.

Jansky's Electroverse

Follow Catalan-Mallorcan duo Jansky on their #AW16TOUR by reading what Alex Jones had to say about his 'Electroverse' experience.

Bumps and Boogies: The Impact of Mexico's Violent Drug Culture on the Music Industry

Gilah Allardice discusses the romanticisation of drugs in the music industry and how the Mexican Drug War is portrayed in popular culture

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Music Editor: Thomas Harley

Music is a cornerstone of culture and identity across the world. This section of The Definite Article will cover foreign language music from the multinational to the obscure. Whether you want to seem indie or just like a boogie, have a look through the articles below and don’t forget to check out the playlists on our Spotify!