Tião Carvalho, from Maranhão based in São Paulo is a singer, composer, musician, dancer, capoeirista, comedian, and educator. Notably, he has been working for over…
The Henry Girls is a superb Irish folk and roots music ensemble. The band includes three accomplished sisters: Karen, Lorna, and Joleen McLaughlin. Armed with…
The kantele is a traditional Finnish musical instrument that belongs to the family of string instruments known as zithers. Specifically, zithers are characterized by a…
The ghatam is a narrow-mouthed earthenware water pot percussion instrument that is widely used in Indian music, particularly in the Carnatic music tradition of South…
Kultur Shock — Acoustic Live (Old Age Recording Co., 2023) Seattle’s Kultur Shock, a popular band known for their eclectic fusion of Balkan melodies, punk…
Abby V – Aarambh (Sufiscore, 2023) Remarkable singer Abby V and three-time GRAMMY-winning composer-producer Ricky Kej have forged a profound musical connection that transcends continents…
The kanjira, also known as khanjira, khanjiri, or ganjira, is a small musical instrument from South India. It belongs to the tambourine family and is…
Koum Tara – Baraaim El-louz (Obradek, 2023) After the runaway success of their first album together, Koum Tara and La Camerata present the sublime and…
Fränder – Fränder II (Nordic Notes, 2023) Fränder is a youthful folk ensemble with members from Sweden and Estonia. In their sophomore album, Fränder II,…
The morsing is a traditional Indian musical instrument that is widely used in Indian classical music, particularly in the Carnatic tradition. Specifically, the morsing is…