Volume Five: Chart-Topping Bluegrass Band
Formed in 2008, Volume Five is a bluegrass ensemble led by Mississippi fiddler and lead vocalist Glen Harrell. He is joined by guitarist Jacob Burleson,…
Will Clark Reveals New Single, “Carolina Lightning”
Will Clark’s new single, “Carolina Lightning,” released under Mountain Fever Records and written by Mark Brinkman, presents a vivid narrative about a captivating woman who…
Nibal Malshi to Perform Middle Eastern Songs at Roulette on March 15, 2025
Palestinian vocalist Nibal Malshi is set to perform at Roulette in New York on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Malshi, a graduate of…
The Life and Legacy of Legendary Bluesman Elmore James
It’s now more than 60 years since the groundbreaking slide guitarist Elmore James died from a heart attack at the tragically early age of 45.…
Les Mécanos to Drop Debut Album Usures on November 22, 2024
Les Mécanos – Usures (L-EMA/InOuïe Distribution, 2024) Saint-Étienne-based vocal and percussion music collective Les Mécanos will launch their first full-length album, Usures, on November 22,…
Splendid Irish Folk Music Act Open The Door For Three Reveals “Billy from Bruff” Video
Irish traditional music trio Open The Door For Three has released an official video for “Billy from Bruff.” The song appears on the band’s new…
Sweet Release: A Mesmerizing Project of Hybridization and Taranta Catharsis
Justin Adams & Mauro Durante – Sweet Release (Ponderosa Records, 2024) Sweet Release, the second album by Justin Adams and Mauro Durante, builds upon the…
Boldy Inventive Combination of West African and Andalusian Roots Music
Combining centuries-rooted West African sounds with those of likewise vintage Andalusia, a duo with the bulky name La Chica del Bosque Abarika World Music have…
Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha Return with “Äyskäri”: A Fresh Acoustic Revival
Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha – Äyskäri (Playground Music, 2024) Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha, the Lapland-Balkan fusion band, released their seventh album, Äyskäri, on…
The Pipa: An Enduring Pear-Shaped Chinese Lute
(headline image: Landtom professional chicken wing wood Chinese pipa) The pipa, a traditional Chinese lute with a history dating back to the Han dynasty (206…