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New Music Friday: Hiromi, Grecia Albán and More – Babylon

1 week ago | babylonradio.com | Matt Micucci

Each week, Babylon Radio brings you a handpicked selection of five songs, spotlighting standout tracks from new and upcoming albums, overlooked gems, and fresh singles. Expect a wide range of sounds from around the world and across genres, with a special focus on unique artistry and multicultural collaborations. Release date: April 3Japanese-born pianist and composer Hiromi pushes her genre-defying vision even further on Out There, her 13th studio album and second with her Sonicwonder quartet.
Culture Watch: Caroline Shaw and Gabriel Kahane, Robert Zhao Renhui & More – Babylon

1 week ago | babylonradio.com | Matt Micucci

The world of culture never sleeps! Each week, Babylon Radio’s Culture Weekly gathers some of the most compelling stories across music, art, film, performance, literature, and more, spotlighting the artists reshaping our creative landscapes and the ideas moving through galleries, concert halls, festivals, and beyond. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
Genoa CFC and Boca Juniors: United by History, Bound by Football

3 weeks ago | babylonradio.com | Matt Micucci

Italian top-tier football club Genoa CFC recently unveiled a special fourth kit for the 2024/25 season. Produced by Kappa, the kit celebrates the profound and lasting bond between the Italian city of Genoa and Argentina’s Boca Juniors. Unveiled at the Museum of Italian Emigration (MEI) in Genoa, the kit debuted during a Serie A clash between Juventus, and pays tribute to the Genoese roots of Boca Juniors, the club based in Buenos Aires and founded 120 years ago.
10 Record Store Day 2025 Releases You Need to Know

3 weeks ago | babylonradio.com | Matt Micucci

Vinyl fans! Record Store Day returns to local independent stores worldwide on April 12, 2025. Record Store Day 2025’s cheat sheet features an extensive list of exclusive releases and reissues, as well as special and limited edition vinyl.
An Immersive Journey Through Irish Rock History

1 month ago | babylonradio.com | Matt Micucci

A unique experience awaits music enthusiasts in the heart of Dublin’s vibrant Temple Bar district. The Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum is more than just a static collection of artefacts and memorabilia. Housed within the walls of Temple Lane Studios–a working music venue, rehearsal space and recording studio–the museum offers an immersive journey through the history of Irish rock music while celebrating its present and future.
Rarity, Integrity and Beauty: Stuart Lochhead Sculpture at TEFAF 2025 – Babylon

1 month ago | babylonradio.com | Matt Micucci

Stuart Lochhead Sculpture is a London-based gallery and art dealership specializing in fine sculpture, offering exceptional works ranging from antiquity through the Neoclassical period to modern and contemporary art. The gallery is known for sourcing and presenting rare, museum-quality sculptures to collectors, institutions, and museums worldwide. This year, Stuart Lochhead Sculpture returns to TEFAF Maastricht, one of the world’s premier art fairs, taking place from March 15-20.
Silent Cinema Galway: Bringing the Splendour of Early Films to Modern Times

1 month ago | babylonradio.com | Matt Micucci

In the heart of Galway, a city celebrated for its vibrant art scene, a unique venue transports audiences back to the early days of cinema. Silent Cinema Galway, founded by Adam Scheffler in 2023, provides a unique experience, combining silent film screenings with live musical accompaniment. Over its short lifespan, it has captivated local audiences and garnered national attention, culminating in an Irish Hospitality Award in 2024.
Moving Towards Vanishing: An Interview with Poet-Photographer Lucien Zell – Babylon

2 months ago | babylonradio.com | Matt Micucci

New ways of seeing can open new ways of being. American-born, Prague-based artist Lucien Zell presents a curated selection of his photographic works at the Turuk Gallery in Bratislava, Slovakia, from February 18th to March 15th. Entitled Moving Towards Vanishing, the exhibition encapsulates Zell’s artistic vision through moments he has captured over the past 15 years across multiple countries.
Zamrock: An Introduction to Zambia's 1970s Psychedelic Rock Revolution – Babylon

2 months ago | babylonradio.com | Matt Micucci

Zambia achieved independence from British colonial rule on October 24, 1964, marking a significant turning point in the nation’s history. Buoyed by its newfound sovereignty, Zambia took control of its lucrative copper and mining industry, sparking an economic boom that defined the early post-independence years. This prosperity brought an increase in disposable income, enabling Zambians to spend more on entertainment, such as concerts, records and musical equipment.
Cumbia: An Introduction to the Infectious Beat of Latin America – Babylon

Jan 21, 2025 | babylonradio.com | Matt Micucci

Cumbia is a percussion-heavy Latin American musical genre blending African, Indigenous and Spanish influences, symbolizing centuries of cultural exchange and resilience in the region. Originating in the Afro-Caribbean coastal communities of Colombia during the 16th century, it began as a ceremonial rhythm rooted in courtship dances performed by enslaved Africans.