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…
Ranjha, a Window into a Phenomenal Desert Tradition
Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express — Ranjha (World Circuit, 2026) A decade after Junun, Ranjha is a recording with deeper confidence…
Jaelee Roberts’ Bluegrass Ode to a Simple Life in “I’m Putting You Out Of My Misery”
Bleugrass artist Jaelee Roberts has released a new single titled “I’m Putting You Out Of My Misery.” Her band includes top bluegrass players: Ron Stewart…
Saied Silbak Finds Beauty, Tradition, and Resilience in Oud for Palestine
Saied Silbak — Oud for Palestine (self-released, 2025) Saied Silbak has emerged as a prominent London-based oud player and composer whose music is deeply influenced…
Mark Lettieri & Purbayan Chatterjee Roll Out New Single, “9000 Miles”
American guitarist Mark Lettieri and Indian sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee have released the “9000 Miles”. The piece appears on the duo’s superb new album, Feathered Creatures.…
Marty Cooper Revisits His Catalog On American Portraits
Martin Cooper — American Portraits (Howlin Dog Records, 2025) American Portraits by folk singer-songwriter Marty Cooper gathers Cooper’s own versions of songs long associated with…
Mama Koné, a Percussionist with a Bamako Groove
Born in Mopti, Mali, in 1983, Mama Koné comes from a griot family rooted in traditional music. He grew up around the balafon, jembe, ngoni,…
“Stopover” a Delightful Meeting of Mbira and Guitar
Nasibo & Zigwiton – Stopover (Nasibo Mutize – Zigwiton / Raphael Joly, 2025) Released in May 2025, Stopover is a charming six-track EP born from…
Jesús “El Sabas” Brings Flamenco Lineage To Sonido Madrid En Vivo 26
Jesús “El Sabas” will perform on Wednesday, May 13, as part of the Sonido Madrid En Vivo 26-San Isidro series at Teatro Tablao Flamenco Torero.…
High Sierra Finds New Ground in Grass Valley for 2026 Festival
High Sierra Music Festival will hold its 34th annual edition at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California, from July 2-5, 2026. The move…