Lone Piñon Celebrates 10 Years of New Mexican Music with Fiery Hot Carne Seca
Lone Piñon – Hot Carne Seca (Jalopy Records, 2026) New Mexico ensemble Lone Piñon celebrated its 10th anniversary with the release of a superb album…
Women in Solidarity
France’s Manzel Loomaa is joined by Régine Lapassion for “Fanm,” a celebration of femininity on which their mutually edifying vocals are supported by a lively…
Robert Zielinski Celebrates the Beauty of Australia on ‘Minang Moon Lullaby’
Award-winning Western Australian violinist Robert Zielinski has just released his new single, “Minang Moon Lullaby,” and its accompanying video, a key work from his current…
Maya de Vitry Explores Love and Trust on All My Faith
Maya de Vitry — All My Faith (Mad Maker Studio, 2026) Singer-songwriter Maya de Vitry will release her self-produced fifth studio album, All My Faith,…
Hungarian Folktronica Project Stenkes Kapitány Unveils Aurora Hungarica EP
Stenkes Kapitány – Aurora Hungarica (2026) Hungarian folktronica act Stenkes Kapitány has released Aurora Hungarica, an alluring four-track EP that meshes together traditional Hungarian folk…
Beyond Bolero
Blending the rhythm of bolero with jazz intricacy and the relaxed feel of Parisian café music, “Quiero” by sultry-voiced Guatemalan singer Amelia Rivera is a…
Manu Chao and Alexandre Carlo Join Playing For Change’s Amazon Advocacy Project
Playing For Change has released “Acontecer,” a new international collaboration that calls attention to the protection of the Amazon, Indigenous communities, and the environment. The…
WOMEX 26 Announces First Showcase Artists for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
World music conference and showcase WOMEX 26 has unveiled the first group of jury-selected Official Showcase artists set to perform in Las Palmas de Gran…
Christopher Sánchez Mixes Latin Jazz and Opera on New Album
Christopher Sánchez — Latin Jazz Meets Opera (Zoho ZM 202601, 2026) Christopher Sánchez’s Latin Jazz Meets Opera traces the singer’s personal and musical journey from…
World Music Institute Unveils 2026–27 Season With Debuts, Returning Favorites, and New Artist Series
The World Music Institute (WMI) has announced its Fall-Winter 2026–27 season, following the organization’s 40th anniversary celebration as a leading New York City presenter of…