Folk music and indie folk have become more mainstream in recent years, to my surprise. The uplifting and soothing vibrations of this clean and global form of music are something we should all have more of in our lives. Two years ago, Lee Leffler (guitars, keyboards, vocals and lyrics), along with Michael Frackleton (drumming and bass), formed the Boston-based band, Dream of a Man...

Saif, a rapper, musician, and composer from Dhaka, is creating waves in the hip-hop community with his politically aware music and songwriting. Saif has a strong voice and an eclectic musical background, making him a rising star in the music industry. The unique sound that has come to be associated with Saif is a creative mashup of conscious hip-hop, jazz, and drill elements, resulting in a...