Ziya Tabassian – Remembrances (Bostan, 2023) In Ziya Tabassian’s Remembrances album, the foundational elements are deeply rooted in rhythmic cycles, or Osul, meticulously gathered from…
The veena or vina is a large plucked lute that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The veena has a long history and has evolved into…
Aga Khan Master Musicians – Nowruz (Smithsonian Folkways, 2023) The Aga Khan Master Musicians, a captivating musical collective of six talented members, released their superb…
Edgar Muzah, also known as “Eddiebass” is a highly talented Zimbabwean born bass player, mbira player and music producer based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.…
The mbira, also known as the “thumb piano,” is a distinctive Zimbabwean percussion instrument. As an idiophone, it features resonant solid components integrated into its…
Ayfer Düzdaş – Kilomên Arxawûnê (self-release, 2023) In her latest self-released album titled Kilomên Arxawûnê, Ayfer Düzdaş delves into the rich world of Kurdish Kurmanji…
La Mòssa – Wanda Pétrichor (La Curieuse, 2023) La Mòssa, a highly talented French polyphonic vocal and percussion ensemble, introduces a novel, grittier repertoire on…
The viola da gamba is a string instrument that originated in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It is a member of the viol family and…
Juan José Robles – Transiciones (2023) Transiciones is the latest album by one of my favorite instrumentalists from Spain, Juan José Robles. Notably, He skillfully…
Musician, singer-songwriter, educator, and author Mariana Masetto was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has released various recordings including La Bumbunita (2010); Soy libre (2012);…