The Occurrence - Category: Music

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Occur Goes Global - The Music of Jamaica
  Melissa Bobbitt      1

Much love to the irie island that brought us Bob Marley, ska and some of the most hypnotic, relaxing, unifying music in the form of reggae. Jamaica has always been a hotbed of good vibes...

Oct 16, 2017

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Occur Goes Global - The Music of the Ivory Coast
  Melissa Bobbitt      0

A former French colony with one of the fastest-growing economies in the world thanks to its cocoa supply, the Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) also has a rich arts culture. From ancient sounds of the djembe...

Oct 2, 2017

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Occur Goes Global - The Music of Italy
  Melissa Bobbitt      0

La vita è bella in Italy—and so is its musical heritage. Operatic roots via Puccini, celebrated composers such as Ennio Morricone and now more unique flavors than a Neapolitan pizza, the badass boot-shaped country has...

Sep 13, 2017

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Occur Goes Global - The Music of Israel
  Melissa Bobbitt      0

Blending secular, spiritual, Sephardic and sensational qualities, the music of Israel is all-encompassing. Whether the words are sung in Hebrew, English or Arabic, these songs speak to niche and widespread audiences. These artists will have...

Sep 5, 2017

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Occur Goes Global - The Music of Ireland
  Melissa Bobbitt      0

Ireland has a wealth of legendary music, from U2 to Van Morrison to Sinead O’Connor. Those big names put their stamp on the rock genre, but these five Irish acts are branching out beyond their...

Aug 29, 2017

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Occur Goes Global - The Music of Iraq
  Melissa Bobbitt      0

With the U.S. having such a large stake in the history and future of Iraq—especially as Mosul was recently freed from ISIS rule—it’s a choice time to explore the Middle Eastern county’s music. Its vitality...

Aug 7, 2017

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Acts Still Kicking Ass in Their Twilight Years
  Melissa Bobbitt      0

  Though their latest album is called Hardwired… To Self-Destruct, Metallica continue to bring the fury to the stage, 36 years after their inception. They’ve weathered the deaths of bandmates, addiction, immolation and legal and internal...

Jul 31, 2017

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Occur Goes Global - The Music of Iran
  Melissa Bobbitt      0

Iran may have a tumultuous political relationship with the United States, but while our nations do their calculated dance, we can for the time being enjoy some of the most spellbinding and daring music from...

Jul 25, 2017

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