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Fresh Finds Roundup - 105: Tunes and Harmonies
Music has a remarkable way of capturing emotions that words often fail to express. Whether it is an uplifting anthem or a heartfelt ballad, every song carries a story waiting to be discovered. Tunes and Harmonies come together to create unforgettable experiences, connecting listeners across cultures and generations while turning ordinary moments into lasting memories filled with rhythm, passion, and inspiration. Welcome to another roundup.
2 days ago3 min read


Afaq Art Production Gives Us a Mesmerizing Poetic Song ‘Bejamalen’
Afaq Art Production is an Egyptian art production and distribution company that brings great Arabic talent under one umbrella, promoting the rich musical culture these brilliant artists have to offer. Founded in 2021, Afaq Art Production has made it its mission to nurture contemporary artists and bring their talent to the global stage, so the world can experience their rich art. The recent release under their production is ‘Bejamalen’, a Sufi poem sung by Ziad Kamal and direc
4 days ago1 min read


Fresh Finds Roundup - 101: Sonic Saga
Yet again, Testing Melodies brings to you another Sonic Saga told through five unique musical numbers. No matter what the mood is, we always have our favourite songs that we listen to in different phases and emotional states of our lives. We try to contribute to your playlists with unique and top-quality finds we come across through the relentless pursuit of excellent music that touches our hearts. So here we go.
4 days ago3 min read


Fresh Finds Roundup - 98: Blissful Melodies
Music is the closest thing to realising God, and who understands it and knows it better than our readers and us. We work hard every day to bring to you the best of the music from around the world so that you do not have to do the hard work. Bathe in the sweet feeling of listening to Blissful Melodies that we have rounded up for you this time around as we get ready for the next round-up.
6 days ago3 min read


Fresh Finds Round Up -68: A Tasteful Exhibit
There's a series of events that guide us on our eventual destined path of life. However, music is the torchbearer of it. Almost everyone and their mother has got a distinctive style of music they resonate with, their soul clings onto, and almost everyone has got an artist they look up to. If you're not amongst everybody and perhaps feel like enjoying music as it emerges from the creative vaults, 'A Tasteful Exhibit' is exactly the kind of roundup you're looking for.
May 163 min read


Haïfa Melliti Hypnotizes The Listeners With "Mélodie de la Déesse Vol. II"
Truly a charming personality with a powerful persona, Haïfa Melliti is a Franco-Tunisian artist, a pianist, and a mesmerizing painter, whose intuition guides all of her artwork. Her creations explore the divinity of the feminine and the inner spiritual depths of a person. Her inner artist guides her to create art that is beyond beautiful, be it her music or her paintings; every art piece by Haïfa Melliti feels like a living entity with the amount of emotions and unmistakabl
Apr 272 min read


Fresh Finds Roundup-51: Melodies That Feel Alive
Welcome back to the latest episode of Fresh Finds. We are so excited to dive back into melodies that feel alive! Music is one of the best forms of expression. It makes you feel, it makes you move, and most of all, it makes you express without using any words. Today's collection is carefully curated to remind us of the depth of this beautiful art form. Get ready to explore these new tracks with us.
Apr 183 min read


Fresh Finds Roundup-47: Unforgettable Melodies
We are here again with another mixed bag of melodies that will keep you on your toes. These unforgettable melodies are hand-picked just for this episode. We love bringing you music to add to your playlists, and today we're exploring multiple genres like hip-hop, rock, and world. Get excited to dive in because you're about to discover some life-changing tracks.
Apr 82 min read


“Mestre Novo da Guiné” by Ricardo Bacelar: Where Rhythms Turn Into Something Spiritual
Richardo Baceler and Arito Moreira have together released a track, titled, “Mestre Novo da Guiné.” While Ricardo’s music feels grounded in Brazilian culture, with touches of jazz and classical influences, Arito, on this track adds a completely different weight through his music. His percussion doesn’t just support, it leads in a very subtle way, almost like it’s guiding the emotional core of the track. What I liked is how this collaboration doesn’t feel like two separate arti
Mar 311 min read


Gregg Kofi Brown & Ed Sheeran Let “The River (Remix)” Flow With Afro-Swing Energy
The afrobeat master, Gregg Kofi Brown, has surprised everyone with his latest collaboration with Ed Sheeran. Being always amongst big names like Osibisa, Billy Cobham, Sting, Stanley Jordan, Des’ree, Gabrielle, and even Louie Vega Gregg’s latest collaboration carries the legacy forward. His journey from Afro-rock pioneer days to a more Afro-jazz and soul-leaning solo path shows in how confidently he owns his sound. You can hear those decades of experience in his vocals—season
Feb 261 min read


Experience the Best of Both Worlds in the “The 2026 K-Hindi Collection” by Hyunwoo Kim
Hyunwoo Kim has released an entire collection of K-Hindi songs in their “The 2026 K-Hindi Collection” album. Echo Bloom 778 is a project of the Korean-based artist Hyunwoo Kim who crafts a unique cultural crossover between K-pop and Hindi music. This project was born out of the Korean office worker’s love for Indian culture and Bollywood aesthetics. They don’t approach Indian music as an outsider trying to “get it right,” but as a listener who’s clearly spent time with it. Th
Feb 102 min read


“Forward”: Federica Colangelo’s Acquaphonica Finds Freedom, Fire, and Flow in Motion
“Forward” is an exquisite album by Italian pianist and composer, Federica Colangelo. This is one of the finest creations in her long-running project, Acquaphonica. The project was created to bring out the creative intersections across different genres like contemporary jazz, 20th-century classical language, and Carnatic rhythm, all blending organically with each other. Colangelo’s background in classical piano, jazz studies, and contemporary composition shapes a deeply struct
Jan 202 min read


“Scansion” by Exzenya Seduces with Sensual Sounds and Evocative Lyricism
Multi-talented artist Exzenya has released her new track. The 55-year-old singer and storyteller is known for creating music beyond...
Aug 6, 20251 min read


“Ratnaraja” by Kirsten Agresta Copely is Calming and Composed
The much-acclaimed Kirsten Agresta Copely is back with her new single, “Ratnaraja.” The exceptional harpist and GRAMMY® nominee has had a...
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Sep 28, 20242 min read
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