Gaoussou ‘Sobra’ Kouyate Steps Forward as Bandleader on ‘Sobra Blues’
Gaoussou ‘Sobra’ Kouyate – Sobra Dance (One World Records, 2026) Malian guitarist Gaoussou “Sobra” Kouyate takes the lead on Sobra Blues, an eight-track album produced…
Rocío Molina and Olga Pericet Lead Teatro Central’s Contemporary Flamenco Program
Teatro Central will return as a key stage for contemporary flamenco at La Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla, with a program that focuses on new…
Maggie MacInnes Revisits Flora MacNeil’s Barra Song Archive on ‘Uiseagan Bharraigh’
Maggie MacInnes researched historic recordings of her mother, acclaimed traditional Gaelic singer Flora MacNeil, for her album Uiseagan Bharraigh. Its title means “Barra Skylarks.” Australian-born…
Laura Itandehui to Make NYC Debut at Public Records
Laura Itandehui is set to perform at Public Records on September 25, 2026. Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, Laura Itandehui has emerged as a distinctive voice…
Frederico7 Builds a Brazil Beyond Borders on ‘Brasileirôu’
Frederico7 – Brasileirôu (Lion’s Lair Records, 2026) On Brasileirôu, Frederico7 treats Brazil as an inner geography. On its 12 songs, the Brazilian-born songwriter brings together…
The Rabab Remembers the Future: Sareban’s Echoes in the Weave
Sareban – Echoes in the Weave (Worlds Within Worlds, 2026) On Echoes in the Weave, Swiss-born Afghan rabab player Mathieu Clavel, who records as Sareban,…
Old Town School of Folk Music Reveals World Music Wednesday Schedule for Fall 2026
Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago has released the World Music Wednesday schedule. The series presents a weekly showcase of world music and…
Pippa Reid-Foster Turns a North Atlantic Voyage Into The Excelsior Suite
Harpist and composer Pippa Reid-Foster has created The Excelsior Suite, a new five-part work for pedal harp inspired by her 2024 North Atlantic Islands Residency.…
Seville’s Lope de Vega Theater Rejoins La Bienal with Major Flamenco Premieres
(headline image: Dorantes – Photo by Javier Caró) Seville’s historic Lope de Vega Theatre will return as a principal venue for La Bienal de Flamenco…
Polyphonic Vocal Group, Kitka Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Kolo
Kitka – Kolo (Six Degrees Records, 2026) The legendary multigenerational women’s polyphonic vocal group, Kitka has a brand-new album titled Kolo. This lovely, exquisite and…