Sounds of Asia

Join us for this special episode of music from Palestine! In this episode Natalie will guide you alongside with our host Greti to the magnificent land of olives and knaffe! Hear about the poetic and full of symbolism and metaphors lyrics of the Palestinian songs, and experience the one-of-a-kind fusion of traditional music and contemporary beats. Apart from that, Natalie shares her experience in B...

It is a new semester and we are kicking it with music from Syria! Sedra and Nadine are Greti's special guests in this episode of Sounds of Asia. Let's explore the profoundness of Syrian music and idiosyncracies as well as the strive for freedom that is reflected in the songs. From protest chants to the newly emerging popularity of hip hop, and the merge between traditional and contemporary music,...

We are wrapping up Sounds of Asia for this semester with a special episode featuring our very first guest from India! From Bollywood's evolution to exploring the rich diversity between North and South India, we'll dive into it all. Expect a mix of music genres and fascinating conversations that will make this episode unforgettable! Stay tuned for the next episodes to come!

This week we are delving once again in the magnificent world of Lebanon with our special guest Antoine! We will talk together about culture, music, food and all of the good stuff about Lebanon. This is the second episode that we are having with Antoine, so make sure to listen to our first episode with him as well!

This week Greti is exploring the vibrant world of Indonesian Jazz! Discover how this dynamic genre, introduced in Indonesia during the early 20th century, has evolved and influenced the music scene. Join Greti in diving into the rich tapestry of Indonesian Jazz, where traditional elements like the folk music gamelan beautifully blend with contemporary styles. Jazz festivals play a vital role in th...

Sounds of Asia is back!!! Our host Greti was on an exchange program in Japan for a semester, and in the first episode of the new season she will introduce you to some of the most popular contemporary musicians in Japan now, and also tell you more about Vocaloid and its importance in the Japanese music industry. Enjoy this one and stay tuned for the next episodes to come!

This week we are landing in Georgia and exploring its plethora of sounds blending traditional, ethno and contemporary music together. In this episode our host Greti is accompanied by Emily and Marta who open the curtains to the rich cultural expression of Georgia through music, films and theatre. 

In this episode our host Greti is diving into the realm of Kyrgyz music guided by the one and only Aiman! Be prepared for the enchanting tapestry of Kyrgyz melodies which seamlessly blend tradition and contemporary vibes, and for a meaningful discussion about some of the social events that are happening in the modern society of Kyrgyzstan.

In this episode prepare to delve into the diverse world of Kazakh music and its varied tones and rhythms! Greti and her special guest Valeriya talk about the most famous artists from the scene, about musicians that sparked their attention, and about some of the current social issues in Kazakhstan. Lay back and enjoy the Kazakh tunes!

In this episode we are introducing the rich and diverse hip hop scene of Uzbekistan! After years of censorship and ban by the Uzbek government, the hip hop artists are reclaiming their spot in the music scene of the country, rapping about the social issues going on and incorporating traditional Uzbek sounds. Listen to the episode to learn more about the ban and hear some of the fire beats of the U...

With the first show of Season 3 of "Sounds of Asia" our host Greti sets the scene with the blazing and diverse Metal scene from Taiwan. As Metal is one of the top listened to genres on the island, it has a great impact on its listeners. Often having themes stemming from Taiwan's history and folklore, the musicians create an atmosphere of unity and hope for a better future. In this episode Greti pr...

This week we are taking you on a trip to Malaysia and its hip-hop scene. Malaysian hip-hop scene emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s, however, it was not well accepted by the mainstream community in the country, and, at first, it sounded more pop-ish. Nevertheless, nowadays rap is one of the most popular genres in Malaysia and the charts in the country are dominated by rap songs. To learn mo...

This week we are stopping at Lebanon! This beautiful country has a long music history, however, its musical renaissance happened after WW2 when Lebanon's most famous singers and musicians appeared on the global scene. Also, Lebanese people were massive fans of rock music and loved bands such as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Rolling Stones, and many more. On this week's episode our special guest is...

In this episode we are diving into the colorful world of Thai Pop! Even though Thailand was never colonized, its music was massively influenced by European, American and Asian cultures, and in the 1960s Thai artists were inspired by western rock. If you want to learn more about the music of Thailand, this episode is for you!

In the last episode of season one of "Sounds of Asia" we are taking a trip through time and space with Cambodian Psychedelic Rock. You may not believe, but this genre emerged in the 1960s and was one of the most popular genres in the country before the emerge of the Khmer Rouge in 1975. In the 1990s Cambodian Psychedelic Rock attracted the interest of music enthusiasts who managed to gather old re...

In this episode we will explore the world of Vietnamese music with my special guest NJ. The music of Vietnam has evolved in the latest decades and nowadays the most popular genres are V-Pop, hip-hop and rock, which was introduced by the American soldiers during the Vietnamese War.

Our third episode is dedicated to music coming from Mongolia. In this episode we also have two special guests from Mongolia - Agi and Anun, who will tell us a little bit more about the different sounds of their country.  

In this episode we will dive deep into the world of Pinoy Trap! Did you know that the Philippines was actually the first Asian country to provide a scene for hip-hop music on the continent? Following the trends in the US, the Filipino trap is currently rising in popularity! Artists use different languages, which makes the genre even more unique! To find out more interesting facts about the genre a...

Starting the adventure of exploring the "sounds of Asia" with something coming from Japan - the movement in Japan's music scene, and a sub-culture called Visual Kei. The distinctive part of Visual Kei is that the artists use lots of make-up and have unique hairstyles and flamboyant costumes. Join me in experiencing this world of absolute creativity and freedom!

Starting Sounds of Asia vol.2 with the first show for the semester talking about Korean Pop with my special guests Viki Lee and Moni Gocevska. K-Pop has been considered as the most popular genre for the past decade that originated from the Asian continent and is currently in the top 10 most popular music market in the world.