Musicians who can create magic by drawing into their origins have a certain captivating and true quality about them. Sista Mika, whose given name is Sophia Michalakoudis, is a living monument to the genuineness of that culture. Sista Mika was born in Brussels with a Greek background. She grew up to the rhythmic rhythms of rebetiko, Greece's response to blues and reggae, a lyrical story of...

Swedish Singer-Songwriter XOLYDIA Weaves Poetic Narratives with Folk and Indie Pop "Summer Waltz" New Swedish singer XOLYDIA's dreamy first EP, "Summer's Dream," is sure to charm the music world. With the first song, "Summer Waltz," a new sound in indie and folk pop music was born. XOLYDIA and producer Sara Idani work together to make a sound that is both deep and personal. They are known...