Funk music was a decidedly optimistic note to open the festival, which runs through March 2 and usually favors indie ... Disco and Sweater Funk and the Knockout Bar.” His Noise Pop Festival ...

Australian indie-pop band Parcels will perform at the 18th edition of Jazzablanca, set to take place from July 3 to 12 in ...

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