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19/07/2020

In a world divided by borders and biases, music has become a language and a tool that blurs all boundaries and binds everyone together. No matter what religion you believe in or rituals you follow, music isn’t determined by any of it.
שי בן צור - Shye Ben Tzur is one such artist who has managed to hop across cultural divides and border and instead, amalgamate them through his creation.

Read more about him on Un-Herd: https://bit.ly/2VGAP9B

15/07/2020

One could say that the classical music scene is saturated – there have been enough number of artists who have accomplished whatever could possibly be and there has been plenty of exploration done in this space.

But yet, there are some artists who are trying their hand at innovation, learning and creation in this genre, without compromising on the essence of what classical music is. One amongst them is the Parisian upright bass player, Renaud Garcia-Fons.

Discover more about him on Un-Herd: https://bit.ly/3ibf8aX

12/07/2020

Gender is a broad subject on which usually there is no real consensus. A few of us choose to turn a blind eye to it, a few of us are really charged up about it while most others don’t have an opinion regarding it.

However, for Naia Izumi, gender seemed to form the crux of his identity as a person and even a musician.

Find out more about the winner of the Tiny Desk at NPR contest on Un-Herd: https://bit.ly/31mACvB

05/07/2020

While music-making is a process in itself, blending it with other art forms can be an uphill task if attempted at. The challenges can be numerous, especially that of maintaining the integrity of both art forms.

Ahmedabad based band MUKT has effectively made a successful attempt at this by exclusively delivering literature through the medium of fusion rock.

Read our review of their album on Un-Herd: https://bit.ly/31n5tZ2

21/06/2020

If there’s a voice and personality that resonates and echoes power, for me, personally, it is Dobet Gnahoré.

The very first time I heard her, I felt rejuvenated and full of hope. And that has been the case ever since. Dobet’s character is unique, unlike many others you may come across – she is bold, loud and yet kind. She leaves no stone unturned when it comes to her musicality and her songwriting echoes the sentiment of millions.

Read on to know more: https://bit.ly/3fyEsWA

18/06/2020

A bit of surprise, a bit of boldness and a lot of intensity – that is how we’d describe madame ur y sus hombres aka Azzul Monraz.

Azzul has two starkly different and endearing personalities. By day, she is a full-time mom, a darling wife and a book-worm. As the night sets in, she transforms into a soulful cabaret jazz chanteuse with a powerful voice that’ll fascinate you, and how.

Get to know her more on UnHerd: https://bit.ly/37JYr1O

14/06/2020

An eclectic 11 piece techno marching band based in Germany, MEUTE surpasses all preconceived notions of what a band usually is like.

They’re non-traditional and they blend two completely different genres of music rather seamlessly.

Read on to know more: https://bit.ly/2ZG6Cdz

07/06/2020

While most artists tend to get stuck in a box of preconceived notions about music, Martin J Haokip aka Lojal has managed to not be subjected to any of those. He’s played around with his sound and had fun in the process.

Read about this talented Indian artist on Un-Herd: https://bit.ly/3d5YTJu

04/06/2020

Habib Koité & Bamada has the rare ability beautifully weaves emotion into each song and weaves it into amusing compositions which is the exquisiteness of his music.

Born to musical parents from whom he learnt the basics of music, Habib Koite was one of the lucky few to have had a truly musical upbringing.

Learn more about him on Un-Herd: https://bit.ly/2TBhghz

17/05/2020

Born and based in the Eastern European country of dakhabrakha has tracks that are so wonderfully produced that they will get you hooked instantly.

And what’s most amusing is that their compositional style is extremely folksy – each song of theirs doesn’t have them trying too hard to sound any different than what they are.

Discover more about this amusing quartet on Un-Herd: https://bit.ly/35sMv3g

13/05/2020

James Hinton aka The Range’s music is just simple and it flows – there is one beat throughout with layering all through and vocals that are almost irrelevant. But that doesn’t really influence the beauty of the track much because they are barely there; somewhere they give the track a touch it needs to add to the improvisation.

Find out more about Hinton and his music on Un-Herd: https://bit.ly/3bZUffD

07/05/2020

This retro sounding contemporary duo: I Don't Know How But They Found Me MX: from Utah seem like they fired out from a different space-time, or an adjacent dimension, where everybody dresses like The Beatles, and the Presidents are hippies.

What makes them special is the whole packaging of the band including the 80’s aesthetics that can clearly be seen in the artworks and videos. Know more about them by going here: https://bit.ly/3dhttzH

16/12/2019

Kimi’s style is unique to a point where he manages to marry contemporary sounds with traditional African rhythms that date back hundreds of years.

Read on about him on Un-Herd: http://bit.ly/2PQI1fi

05/10/2019

Right from across the desert, עידן רייכל - Idan Raichel has songs about love, peace and compassion that cut across boundaries, musical styles and cultures.

His first album, Idan Raichel Project featured musicians from across the Middle East, becoming the embodiment of equality and secularism. Idan's collaborative albums with Vieux Farka Touré are a beautiful blend of African and Middle Eastern rhythms and melodies.

Go read more about his work here: http://bit.ly/2OlBkCR

28/09/2019

While working at OML, Divya Naik came across one of Middle East's best kept musical secrets - الألف Alif

Alif’s sound is unlike what you usually hear from the Middle-Eastern artist landscape. These days, while most bands from across the region are trying to appeal to a global audience by incorporating a lot of Western rhythms and sounds, Alif has managed to tread the fine line between reviving old traditional sounds, seamlessly tying in modern, electronic instrumentation as well.

She's been mesmerized for over a year by what this band has to offer. And now it's your turn. Read and discover more about Alif on Un-herd by going here: http://bit.ly/2mmZTE9

24/09/2019

Anay Pantojee dishes out his new discovery: Adebisi Shank, a band that makes you stop what you're doing and tune in to their music.

Read on to know what this trio making “seriously upbeat math-rocky craziness" has to offer and why you must listen to them: http://bit.ly/2miO29x

22/09/2019

Hola guys!

To give you a little context, this blog is a result of two musicians armed with their writing skills, wanting fellow music geeks and aficionados to have access to their playlists and discoveries.

It is an attempt for lesser known artists from across the globe to be heard a little more and appreciated a lot.

It is a fight to ensure that no good music stays un-herd.

Hop on to the link below and find our 10 best discoveries so far. Subscribe to us and find out who our weekly find is.

Our ears are webs and songs are flies.