Zar Electrik – Koyo (Jarring Effects Label & Lamastrock, 2025) After gaining recognition with their debut EP Hawa, an extensive international tour, and a recorded…
Electric Healing: Zar Electrik’s Electro-World Innovation
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
Trad-Inspired: On the Lash Ignites Irish Folk with Fireside
On the Lash – Fireside (2025) Midwest-based Irish folk quartet On the Lash will release their debut EP, Fireside, on April 4, 2025. The ensemble…
Sam Sweeney Reinvents English Folk Fiddle with ‘Escape That’
Sam Sweeney – Escape That (Hudson Records, 2022) Sam Sweeney, one of England’s most accomplished traditional musicians, makes a bold leap with Escape That, his…
Violeta Parra’s Final Songs Masterpiece Returns in Original Form
Violeta Parra – Las últimas composiciones de Violeta Parra (Vampisoul, 2025) Vampisoul is reissuing in 2025 the album Las Últimas Composiciones de Violeta Parra (the…
É.T.É – Sur ces eaux: A Bold Evolution of Québécois Trad Music
É.T.É – Sur ces eaux (self-release CDÉ03, 2022) É.T.É’s Sur ces eaux (on these waters) delivers a striking fusion of tradition and innovation, seamlessly reinterpreting…
Songhoy Blues: A Career of Innovation and Advocacy
(headline image: Songhoy Blues, Oumar Touré, Aliou Touré and Garba Touré – Photo by Kiss Diouara) Songhoy Blues emerged in 2013 with a distinctive sound…
Gryphon’s Live Alchemy – A Brew of Past and Present
Gryphon – Tonic for the Senses (Talking Elephant Records, 2024) Gryphon Live – A Sonic Tonic is the progressive folk band’s first live release, primarily…
Peter Somuah’s Highlife Bridges Ghanaian Tradition and Jazz Innovation
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Gena Britt’s Journey from Clogging to Banjo Stardom
(headline image: Gena Britt. Photo by Laci Mack) Gena Britt, a renowned bluegrass musician, grew up in Star, North Carolina, where she was introduced to…
Gerardo Frisina & Toco Return with ‘Deixa Passar and Ilê’ EP
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