Fernandito Rentas Unveils “Gato Encerrado,” A Story-Driven Salsa Song
Songs that reflect everyday experiences often connect with listeners, and Puerto Rico’s Fernandito Rentas aims to continue that tradition with his new single, “Gato Encerrado.”…
Cara Address Emigration, Loss, and Climate Change on Our Ship Is Ready
Cara — Our Ship Is Ready (Artes Records, 2026) Cara’s Our Ship Is Ready, their ninth album, features a fine mix of original compositions along…
The Larry Stephenson Band Revisits Bluegrass Favorite “Lizzie Lou”
The Larry Stephenson Band has released a new rendition of “Lizzie Lou” (Turnberry Records). The Osborne Brothers first recorded “Lizzie Lou,” which was written by…
Uni Uni Introduce Electro-Folk Vision With Debut Album Valveilla
uni uni – Valveilla (Haapojan studio, 2026) Finnish electro-folk duo uni uni’s enthralling debut album, Valveilla (“Awake”), stirs together folk traditions with ambient, spellbinding electronica.…
Lotta Love
Born in Colombia and based in Los Angeles, guitarist Juan Carlos Quintero applies a personal touch to the old Cuban standard Yours (Quiéreme Mucho).” And…
World Music Festival Bratislava Announces 2026 Lineup
World Music Festival Bratislava has announced the lineup for its 11th edition, set for Sept. 17-20, 2026. The four-day program will feature artists from Armenia,…
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys Explore Fleeting Romance On “Coachella Moon”
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys examine longing, chance, and a brief desert romance on “Coachella Moon,” released through Turnberry Records. Inspired by a real-life experience, the…
Panning in the Right Direction
With a set of chromatic handpans leading the way and shifting rhythms zapped electronically, “Turkish Kawabanga” by an Israeli quartet called Floating Sheep is wonderfully…
Siannie Moodie Explores Scottish Highland Traditions on New Album Wax and Wane
Siannie Moodie new solo album, Wax and Wane, celebrates Scottish Highland influences and personal stories. The title reflects the album’s shifting emotional character, from joyful…
Arturo Sandoval’s Sangú, A Fusion of Cuban Tradition and Contemporary Jazz
Arturo Sandoval – Sangú (TM Records, 2026) Cuban trumpet maestro Arturo Sandoval’s new album Sangú presents a remarkable amalgam of Cuban musical traditions such as…