More than a band, Turnstile has become a movement. Their shows, albums, and videos convey a message of intensity, but also of joy and empowerment, something rare within traditional hardcore.

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Born in 1986 in Agadez, Niger, Mdou Moctar grew up in a Tuareg community, a nomadic people of the Sahara Desert. In a region where music was often discouraged, especially for young people, Moctar defied the norms by building his own guitar out of bicycle brake cables and pieces of wood.

You've probably seen artists stacked among books and sound equipment, playing in a cramped corner of an office. If so, congratulations: you've discovered Tiny Desk Concerts , one of the most important venues in contemporary music.

In her most recent EP, Nádia Campos invites you to explore the Serra da Mantiqueira like a trail: with pause, attention and respect.