Last Friday, I got invited to the Mariposa Folk Music Festival. I said yes immediately despite having a lot of deadlines and work to finish. My first “concert” experience here in Canada I didn’t want to let that opportunity go and I am glad I didn’t. As a person who loves all sorts of music, it was a fun experience to hear some Canadian and American artists perform live. I got introduced to artists like Bahamas, Shad, Noah Cyrus and William prince. I couldn’t get to hear Band of Horses (I have known this band for a long time. but that’s okay). On top of all these artists I know some of you have introduced me to some cool indie artists like Ritchy Mitch and the coal miners or the Tragically Hip and I got a lot introduced to some cool songs from the karaoke lists that was posted a few weeks ago.
I can proudly say my taste in music has diversified over the years on top of the sounds of India I have heard music from a lot of different countries and a lot of different genres whether it’s old school rock , Japanese 80s pop, Filipino indie music , the soulful lyrical Urdu music from Pakistan, groovy dance music in Swahili ,some beautiful French tunes, some Nordic folk music or even the good old classical piano music I have heard and appreciated all of it even though I don’t understand the language.
There’s a song for every mood, every moment, and every emotion. It’s like a faithful companion, providing support during challenging times and adding joy to celebrations. It’s capable of bridging cultural gaps and bringing us closer together.
So I wanted to ask all of you…. unlike me, most of you have had the opportunity to visit other countries. Did you have a chance to listen to the local music? Is there a song or genre of music you don’t quite understand but still listen to because you like the vibe or because it makes you feel good? Or perhaps it helps you concentrate? Or If you’re curious about music from another country that you’d like to explore?
