The Occurrence - User: Melissa Bobbitt

  Can you believe we’ve made another trip around the sun? And in these 365 days, we’ve heard comeback albums from Adele and Janet Jackson, experienced Star Wars (the Wilco album; the new film isn’t out yet) and...

From the frenetic, prismatic sounds of samba to raging rock ‘n’ roll, Brazil has got the beat. Here are five artists that continue to fuel the fire of the country’s vibrant music history.   Marcio Faraco Sometimes you...

Though much of this landlocked African nation is in the midst of a drought, its music scene and economy are not. Botswana was once one of the poorest countries but eventually invigorated its coffers with...

It is an absolute shame that it took a tragedy to bring attention to a certain SoCal band. By now, you’ve heard the awful news that Palm Desert’s Eagles of Death Metal were performing when...

War is a way of life in this Mid-European nation barely into its third decade of existence. Forged from great conflict in 1995, the country of 3.4 million continues to march on for the rights...

Much of this South American nation is sky-high— notable enclaves such as Potosí thrive at 13,000 feet. Bolivia’s history is fascinating, tumultuous and very musical. Its native peoples such as the Aymara and the Quechua...

The overwhelmingly Buddhist nation of Bhutan is among the top 10 happiest countries in the world, according to a University of Leicester study. And with happiness comes song, in the traditional guise and the cutting...

Magic is in the air in the West African country of Benin. Home to nearly 10 million people, with more than 40 recognized ethnic groups, the nation draws its musical inspiration from a wide variety...