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Manden Express: The powerful Music of Burkina Faso to Dublin’s Africa Day Stage

Manden Express is a Dublin-based band skillfully mixing traditional West African instruments with bass, guitar, and drums to create a rich, rhythmic fusion of ancestral sounds and contemporary groove. Its multicultural lineup features musicians from Ireland, Italy, and Chile, including Paul McElhatton on Kamele n’goni and djembe, Nico Sewe on balafon and djembe, Claudio Mercante […]

by Abby Whelan

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RJ the DJ (Mw): Afrobeats, Breaking down barriers, and Africa Day

With Africa Day celebrations fast approaching, we sat down with Malawi-born, now Irish-based DJ Rejoice Msindo, more commonly known as RJ the DJ (Mw), to discuss her journey into music, her experiences navigating the techno and Afrobeats scenes both abroad and in Ireland, and her thoughts on identity, community, and representation. We delved into her […]

by Abby Whelan

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New Music Friday: Brandon Woody, MonoNeon and More

Each week, Babylon Radio brings you a handpicked selection of five songs, spotlighting 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. This week’s roundup includes rising-star trumpeter and composer Brandon Woody, […]

by Matt Micucci

Posted last year

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New Music Friday: Enji, Pink Martini and More

Each week, Babylon Radio brings you a handpicked selection of new music, spotlighting 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. This week’s roundup includes new music by Mongolian-born, Munich-based artist […]

by Matt Micucci

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The 8 Irish Pagan Festivals: Comprehensive guide to paganism

For centuries in pre Christian Ireland the pagan Irish calendar was divided into eight polytheistic pagan festivals occurring about every six or seven weeks throughout the year. The ancient Celts were polytheistic people and considered these times of utmost importance. They used them to mark the changing seasons and honour their Gods and Goddesses. These […]

by Abby Whelan

Posted last year

CultureMusic

New Music Friday: Tanika Charles, Gigi Perez and More

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. This week’s roundup includes Toronto Soul sensation […]

by Matt Micucci

Posted last year

CultureMusic

Babylon Music Mix: April 2025

At Babylon Radio, we’re all about celebrating culture, creativity, and the unstoppable power of music. Every month, our Babylon Music Mix turns up the volume on fresh sounds from all over the world. From high-energy tunes to meditative, introspective sounds, this is our monthly hour-long mix of music representing new, bold ideas, and global rhythms. […]

by Matt Micucci

Posted last year

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New Music Friday: Cushla, David Murray and More

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. Cushla, Tech Duinn (Foehn) Release date: April […]

by Matt Micucci

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Studying Abroad – The Life-Changing Benefits

With the globe available to us at a few scrolls, studying abroad has evolved from something accessible to only a select few to an experience people actively seek to change their lives. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students pack their lives into two 23-kg suitcases to move across continents, seeking not just academic excellence […]

by Neha Kundu

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