The Headliners Are Only Part of the Belgrade Jazz Festival’s Story
Back in 2020, Belgrade Jazz Festival music director Vojislav Pantić told DINYA that “a festival wouldn’t be any good if it only consisted of…
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The Headliners Are Only Part of the Belgrade Jazz Festival’s Story
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DINYA’s WOMEX 26 Listening List: Sounds We’re Following
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WOMEX 26: Following the Music Beyond the Map
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On DINYA’s Radar: SoAlive 2026
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SoAlive 2026: Who Gets Heard and What Comes Next?
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The Wailers Beyond Nostalgia
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A to JazZ 2026: Sofia Is Jazz
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Ocho Latin Fest 2026: Sofia Will Dance Again
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Tinariwen Return to Sofia and They’re Bringing the Desert with Them
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Remembering Mr. Sunshine: Roy Ayers in Photographs
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DINYA’s WOMEX 26 Listening List: Sounds We’re Following
With several stages running across just a few days, WOMEX is not really a programme you can experience from beginning to end. Somewhere between…
WOMEX 26: Following the Music Beyond the Map
From Ivo Dimchev’s appearance in both the showcase and film programme to broader conversations around artistic freedom, identity and the realities of taking music…
On DINYA’s Radar: SoAlive 2026
More than 50 artists are set to play across Sofia during this year’s SoAlive Music Festival. A few of them caught our attention in…
SoAlive 2026: Who Gets Heard and What Comes Next?
For three days this October, the conversations around music in Sofia will extend well beyond what is happening on stage. SoAlive Music Conference &…
The Wailers Beyond Nostalgia
On 15 July, The Wailers arrive in Sofia with their anniversary tour, 50 Years of Positive Vibrations, marking half a century since the release…
A to JazZ 2026: Sofia Is Jazz
From 2 to 5 July, A to JazZ Festival returns to South Park 2 for its 15th edition – bringing four days of music,…
Ocho Latin Fest 2026: Sofia Will Dance Again
On June 20 and 21, Ocho Latin Fest will fill Sofia with music, dance and Latin American rhythms for its fourth edition, taking place…
Tinariwen Return to Sofia and They’re Bringing the Desert with Them
The Sahara finds its way back to Sofia. Less than two years after their sold-out debut at NDK Hall 3, Tinariwen return on May…
Remembering Mr. Sunshine: Roy Ayers in Photographs
One year after the passing of music legend Roy Ayers, we return to these photographs from one of his late concerts in Sofia in…
Two Open Calls in Sofia Artists Shouldn’t Miss This Year
Sofia is quietly becoming one of Southeast Europe’s most exciting meeting points for artists and the music industry alike – and this year, two…
What We’re Listening To at the Start of 2026
The beginning of a year often calls for a different pace of listening. Less noise, fewer conclusions – more attention to what quietly stays…
Discovering Home: Namritha Nori on Identity and Belonging
In the delicate interplay between East and West, where ancient traditions meet contemporary expression, there exists a voice that transcends borders and resonates with…
ROSEYE and Their Way of Speaking Through Sound and Joy
There’s a kind of music that doesn’t just fill the air – it stirs something in you, lingers in your chest, and leaves you…
A to JazZ festival: where jazz meets Sofia
The warm July nights in Sofia will once again pulse to the rhythm of jazz, soul, funk, and boundless energy – A to JazZ…
Sibusile Xaba Returns to Sofia: A Spiritual Voice at A to JazZ 2025
This Thursday, South African guitarist and singer Sibusile Xaba will return to Sofia for a special performance at the A to JazZ Festival 2025,…
Ocho Latin Festival: Where Tracks Cross and Cultures Dance
At the end of June, Sofia will host the third edition of Ocho Latin Festival. This year’s location is the Rotonda Square in front…
The Lioness of Funsi: Wiyaala on Music, Joy, and Courage
Before she ever stepped onto international stages draped in regal beadwork and buffalo horn braids, Wiyaala was a little girl drumming in a northern…
Punk, Jazz and Ethiopian Grooves: The Musical Storm of Ukandanz Is Coming
Ready for a musical journey that defies genres and crosses continents? On April 4th Sofia will witness a rare event – a concert by…
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We’ve got something special for you, music lovers! Dinya Magazine has teamed up with our friends from Strut Records to give away an incredible…
The Sound of Mali: Bassekou Kouyate & Amy Sacko Live in Sofia
For lovers of world music, February in Sofia just got a whole lot more exciting. Malian maestro Bassekou Kouyate and his wife, the exceptional…
Unfolding Stories, One Frame at a Time: A Conversation with Photographer Petruț Călinescu
In a world saturated with fleeting snapshots and instant gratification, Petruț Călinescu’s work stands as a testament to the power of patience and perseverance….
Sunna Gunnlaugs: Jazz with Icelandic Heart and Global Soul
Sunna Gunnlaugs, an Icelandic jazz pianist renowned for her evocative blend of lyrical beauty and Nordic influences, has carved out a remarkable place in…
Pančevo Jazz Festival Unveils 27th Edition
The renowned Pančevo Jazz Festival is back, and this year’s 27th edition promises to be one of the most exciting yet. Running from November…
Belgrade Jazz Festival Celebrates 40 Years of Jazz Legacy
The Belgrade Jazz Festival, Serbia’s premier jazz event, returns this October with a landmark 40th edition, promising to be an unforgettable celebration of music…
Review: “Kampire Presents: A Dancefloor in Ndola”
Strut Records has long been known for its thoughtful and exciting compilations, but their latest release, Kampire Presents: A Dancefloor in Ndola, feels like…
Artist Spotlight: Tinariwen – The Sonic Nomads of the Sahara
“These worries are my friends / I’m always on familiar terms with them and that / Gives birth to the stories of my life”…
Vittoria Lorenzetti: Photography as a cure
Step into the world of Vittoria Lorenzetti, an Italian documentary photographer whose lens transcends borders, capturing the intricate nature of human experiences. We had…
From Cosmic Jazz to Funk Legends: Nišville Jazz Festival
As summer’s warm embrace lingers, Niš prepares to transform into a vibrant hub of music and culture with the return of the highly anticipated…
Anna Dantchev and the power of musical heritage
What is it like to grow up between the distinct worlds of Finland and Bulgaria, and how does this experience shape one’s creative approach…