Sharleen Opia delves into the world of carnival, with a particular focus on its music, and uses her first-hand experiences of the Barranquilla carnival in Colombia t enrich this.

Muerdo may be from Spain, but this hasn’t prevented his cult following in Latin America. Staff Writer Rosie Neaman explores his fame and explains why Muerdo is an artist so close to her heart.

Soraya Shakibi introduces the first article in her column ‘The Tango: The Discourse of Nation I’, taking the reader through the roots of its lyrics.

Staff Writer, Genevieve Badia-Aylin, explores the political influence of music through an in depth look at Argentinian ska-punk band Todos Tus Muertos, begging readers to ask themselves what political movements are lacking in the UK and suggesting that it might just be music.