Recently I’ve been listening to a lot of neo soul, a genre born in the 1990s that blends elements of the 1970s soul genre and funk, jazz, hip-hop and other musical traditions. The music feels both ...

Start with classics, like Rang Barse, and save Deepika Padukone-Ranbir Kapoor's Balam Pichkari for when the energy's at its peak.

Bollywood often gets the listeners in a trance with soulful romantic songs. But there are some of the most brilliant voices who arouse the mushy, innocent feeling of love. India has a modern love ...

Brighton-based Big Long Sun step up to share their favourite releases as of late, while The Big Indie Playlist covers all the best new music of the past week.

Nigerian hitmaker Pheelz speaks with CNN’s Larry Madowo about his journey from shy church kid to global Afrobeats powerhouse. He opens up about producing chart-topping records as a teenager, the ...

Curating a playlist for your rod trips? These nostalgic tracks from the 90s deliver catchy hooks, upbeat rhythms, and easy sing-along moments.

Tired of the same Holi songs? From ‘Panwadi’ to high-energy dance battle tracks and regional beats, here’s how to refresh your 2026 Holi playlist and keep the party vibe alive.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Cary Morin (Crow/Assiniboine) is back with a new album featuring more of his introspective lyricism, soulful singing and skillful fingerstyle guitar playing. The new album, ...

Leave The Door Open by Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak and Silk Sonic A must-listen for aficionados of Classic Soul and R&B, laced ...

There was a time when the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant seriously pursued a career as a rapper. One of his few songs was a remix feature on Brian McKnight’s “Hold Me” from his 1997 album “Anytime ...

At 25, Rema is the reigning 2026 AFRIMA Artiste of the Year and a global Afrorave pioneer. From his Grammy-nominated album HEIS to recent hits like Secondhand and Benin Boys, these five songs define ...

Nigerian producer-turned-artist Pheelz learned music in church, believing sound and spirit are inseparable — a core idea that shapes his argument about the rise of artificial intelligence in music: ...