The Occurrence - Category: Music

In this Central American nation of fewer than 500,000 people, music comes from all walks of life. Borrowing from Mayan, African, Caribbean and European cultures, genres like punta rock and soca thrive. Here we explore...

Equally French and Dutch in influence, Belgium has birthed jazz legends, an enviable techno scene and multilingual hyphenates. Here we explore five artists that don’t waffle in their passion for music.   Tout Va Bien Jan Wouter Van...

  New York-based singer Jordan Okrend recently released the video for his latest single, “Go My Way,” which was directed by Alan McIntyre Smith. The video was shot guerilla-style in the midst of a busy New York City subway while...

Yes, Rihanna is for all intents and purposes the musical ambassador from the Caribbean island of Barbados. But beyond her pop flair, there is an exuberant array of calypso, jazz and carnival artists from this...

Canadian rock quartet We Are Ardent recently released their latest single, “The Time Is Now,” which sets the tone for their authentic blend of alternative rock and South African polyrhythms.  With a larger-than-life chorus that seems to build...

New York-based band Debris of Titan present their debut single, "Anime," which combines a plethora of awesome sounds including acid jazz, alternative and Hip-Hop with prominent elements of progressive rock that pops right out at you. The...

As one of the less conservative nations in the Persian Gulf, the Kingdom of Bahrain is home to an impressive swath of music. Traditional seafaring songs seep into metal riffs; pop rubs shoulders with jazz;...

  From Milwaukee Hip-Hop group We R The Lost comes the video for their latest single, "The Times," which features vocals from group members Jon Briggz and Bili Ro$e. The video displays powerful historical images that address racial injustice in...