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…
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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…
Folklore, Jazz and Beyond: Alexander Mihaylov and His Patardia
In the vibrant world of music, where cultures and styles intertwine, few artists manage to create a unique and captivating soundscape like Alexander Mihaylov….
Melodies of Meaning: Serge Ananou’s Impactful Music
Who is Serge Ananou? Born in Benin and raised in Cotonou amidst Voodoo culture and rhythms, he discovered his passion for music at the…
Behind the Scenes: Peter Dimitrov
It’s time to go behind the scenes of one of the city’s most significant cultural events with our guide, Peter Dimitrov, the founder and…
REVIEW: “Find Your Flame” by Nubiyan Twist
Nubiyan Twist’s latest album, “Find Your Flame,” released in May this year, showcases the band’s vibrant evolution. Across 12 tracks, they blend global grooves,…
Dinya’s Mixtape
Introducing Dinya’s Mixtape, your weekly dose of eclectic sounds carefully curated by Dinya magazine. Each week, we bring you a fresh mix of diverse…
Behind the scenes: Martyna van Nieuwland
In our newest section, “Behind The Scenes,” we introduce you to individuals who have made music their profession without stepping on stage. From festival…
Artist Spotlight: Vieux Farka Touré
The Malian blues-rock giant Vieux Farka Touré will play for the first time in Bulgaria this Sunday at the invitation of the Alarma Punk…
Dinya presents… AFRICA
Something special is starting today! Embark on a heartfelt journey through the rhythms and melodies of Africa with our inaugural music playlist, crafted as…
Amelia Ray
Tell us more about your musical journey and what inspired you to start writing songs at such a young age. Amelia: I grew up…
Nubya Garcia and music as freedom
Nubya Garcia has rapidly ascended in the British and global jazz scene since her debut mini-album, Nubya’s 5ive, which sold out its entire vinyl…
Bombino and his electric guitar as a symbol of rebellion
“I don’t see the guitar as a gun, but as a hammer to build a home for the Tuareg people” – Omara “Bombino” Moctar…
Festival Summer – Nisville Jazz Festival
It’s time for a festival summer! Between the 04th and 13th of August (with the main program between the 10th and 13th) we can’t…
Alexander Mihaylov and his Patardia
Alexander Mihaylov is a Bulgarian folk and jazz musician who finds creative expression through two artistically different instruments – the kaval and the saxophone….
Jazzbeats at Belgrade Jazz Festival
After celebrating 50 years since its founding and successfully overcoming two difficult pandemic years without interrupting festival editions in 2020 and 2021, the Belgrade…
Nisville Jazz Festival
Summer, music, dancing with friends in the open air – we can’t wait! Between 06th and 15th August (with the main programme between 12th…
NiSu Brothers
NiSu brothers are Dejan Shobot (dj Loptica) and Milan Saitovic (dj Jazzysad). Music is their family and jazzdance is their last name. Their sets…
The jazz faces of Vojislav Pantić
My conversation with Vojislav Pantić, or Voja as everyone calls him, was like a real jazz play. Turbulent, curious, unexpected in places, brimming with…
Love and Liberation with Jazzmeia Horn
Love and Liberation is the name of the latest album by American artist Jazzmeia Horn, and the words that best describe it. Because she…
Open letter of love with Sibusile K’aba and Naftali
Two voices and one guitar – sometimes music doesn’t need more to touch you. Sibusile K’aba and Naftali are South African musicians who shared…
Jazz Celebration with Belgrade Jazz Festival
“Man, if you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” Louis Armstrong That’s why we don’t ask, we just listen. We’re packing…
THE SMOOTH OPERATOR BIG DADDY KANE
“How many people really love hip-hop here?”, “If you really love hip-hop, make some noise”… These words are heard at almost every concert by…
Ayuune Sule and the importance of tranquility
How did you discover music and how did you start playing? I started with music when I was very young – I was 11….
Festival Fever: BBK Live
The festival season has already kicked off in full speed! After a short trip to Barcelona for Primavera Sound, we head back to the…
The Time is Now with Róisín Murphy
Róisín Murphy is difficult to describe, much less fit into a category. Her name is usually associated with adjectives such as eccentric, intriguing, striking…
Skyscrapers on the horizon
Gonzo from the Block and Daniel Ostrov are the two names behind the DJ project The Skyscrapers. Their beginning is as much by chance…