The Rabbit Council, the Charlotte, NC-based indie folk and alt-folk project of songwriter Lee Baber, has released “Caught Between.” Written by Baber and produced by…
The Rabbit Council Brings “Caught Between” To Get It Played
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Gaelic Roots Accordionist Pàdruig Morrison Takes a Strong First Step
Buin is the debut release from Pàdruig Morrison, a Scottish composer and performer known for work across multiple musical traditions. The album presents original instrumental…
Bryan Sutton and Tommy Emmanuel Revisit “Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down”
Bryan Sutton has released a new duet with Tommy Emmanuel, a version of “Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down” for his From Roots To Branches…
Fiddler Gráinne Brady Unveils Back and Forth
Irish violinist Gráinne Brady has released Back and Forth, a new album of traditional and contemporary fiddle music that reflects her roots in Ireland and…
Cocanha Push Occitan Folk Into New Territory with “Flame Folclòre”
French duo Cocanha have released “Flame Folclòre,” the title track and final single from their upcoming third album, Flame Folclòre. Notably, this is the first…
Madrid’s San Isidro Festival 2026 to Celebrate Flamenco Rumba Legends and Newcomers
Madrid’s San Isidro festivities will center on rumba flamenca, flamenco, and popular Spanish sounds this week through a concert series organized by the city’s Department…
Suntou Susso Earns Top Honor in ISC World Category
(headline image: Suntou Susso, courtesy of Suntou Susso) Suntou Susso won first place in the World category at the International Songwriting Competition for “Yirolu Bala,”…
Sam Opoku Wins Top Honor at 2025 International Songwriting Competition
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced the winners of its 2025 edition, with Ghanaian-American songwriter and artist Sam Opoku receiving the overall Grand Prize.…
Berima Amo Revisits Highlife Traditions on New Single “Yaba (We Are Here)”
Trumpeter Berima Amo has released “Yaba (We Are Here),” a new single that combines contemporary Ghanaian highlife with elements of soul music. The track centers…
Lucy Woodward Releases New Single, “Always” a Meditation on Connection
English-American singer-songwriter Lucy Woodward has released a single titled “Always” on the GroundUP label. “Always,” a bluesy Americana song, is presented as a meditation on…