Christine Zayed: An Expert Kanun Performer
Born into a musically inclined Palestinian family and raised between Jerusalem and Ramallah, Christine Zayed was introduced early to classical and contemporary Arabic music, as…
Nyron Higor’s Stunning Self-Titled Album at the Intersection of Brazilian Tradition and Innovation
Nyron Higor – Nyron Higor (Far Out Recordings, 2025) Nyron Higor is a highly talented Afro-Brazilian multi-instrumentalist from Maceió, Brazil. His new self-titled album, Nyron…
The Bagpipe, a Popular Solo and Marching Band Instrument
The bagpipe is a reed instrument, typically featuring either a single or double reed, with an air reservoir housed in a bag. A standard set…
Serendipity Arts Festival showcases Indian music heritage and performances
(headline image: Bombay Lights) The aptly-named Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) is a multidisciplinary celebration of creativity held every December in Goa. The compelling lineup spans…
Choropo: A Transatlantic Musical Project by Filippo Gambetta and Alessandro Scotto d’Aniello
Duo Choropo – Filippo Gambetta and Alessandro Scotto d’Aniello – Choropo (Visage Music s.a.s. di Claudio Carboni, 2024) The album Choropo is a stimulating collaboration…
Fabio Bergamini – 7 Portais: A Gathering of Global Percussion Traditions
Fabio Bergamini – 7 Portais (Belic Music, 2024) Fabio Bergamini’s 7 Portais is a captivating exploration of global percussion traditions. Indeed, he expertly combines ancient…
Victorian Vice: Unmasking the Raucous Roots of Music Hall Culture
Writer and musician John Phillpott explores the drinking dens of Victorian England and uncovers the musical underbelly of that so-called prudish age… A POPULAR show…
Cuban Sundays: A New Era of Live Cuban Music in London
Juju’s Bar & Stage in East London has teamed up with Sambroso Sambroso to launch the Cuban Sundays Live Music Series, a seven-month celebration of…
Duduk Maestro Sar Kamler Presents “Ode To Seasons”
An Armenian based in Canada, Sar Kamler is a master of the duduk, the apricot wood reed instrument that has long provided the signature sound…
Portraits: Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan’s Musical Tribute to Connection and Memory
Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan – Portraits (2023) Portraits, the third collaborative album by Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan, is a heartfelt collection of original…