(headline image: Rafaela Carrasco – photo by Jean-Louis Duzert) Suma Flamenca de la Comunidad de Madrid ends its 20th edition with ten shows in the…
Flamenco’s Big Finish In Madrid: Five Premieres, Living Legends, And A Festival Finale
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Michael League, Antonio Sánchez, And Pedrito Martínez Unveil “Obbakoso,” A Hook-Driven single
“Obbakoso” is the new single from Michael League, Antonio Sánchez, and Pedrito Martínez, under the band name Elipsis. The track builds from Martínez’s congas and…
Raise Your Glass: Ispíní Na hÉireann Drop “Johnny Jump Up” As Poxtail Soup Nears
Dublin trad-rock outfit Ispíní na hÉireann has released a new single, a spirited take on the Cork standard “Johnny Jump Up.” The track arrives ahead…
Cheikh Ibra Fam Unites The Diaspora With “Gnou Mbollo”
Cumbancha will release “Gnou Mbollo” on October 24, 2025, as the third single from Cheikh Ibra Fam’s upcoming album Adouna (Life), due in February 2026.…
Argentina Teases ‘Utrera Flamenco Fetén’ With Fiery Rumba “Ódiame”
Flamenco singer Argentina, named Hija Predilecta de Huelva 2025, has announced the first preview of her new project. The Spanish vocalist released “Ódiame” (hate me)…
Día De Los Muertos In Queens: MexFest Brings Art, Altars, And Mariachi To Flushing Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall will launch its inaugural MexFest with an arts exhibition running October 15–November 30, 2025, and a community Día de los Muertos celebration…
Celebrate Halloween with Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Bad Moon Rising Shadows on the Bayou
A new Creedence Clearwater Revival compilation has collected some of the band’s classic songs that have a haunting Halloween spirit. Bad Moon Rising Shadows on…
Lena Jonsson & Johanna Juhola Unveil ‘Polska efter Johan Erik Taklax’
Swedish fiddler Lena Jonsson and Finnish accordionist Johanna Juhola have released the single “Polska efter Johan Erik Taklax” (Nordic Notes). The traditional song features an…
Silvana Estrada Drops “Dime,” A Lush, Orchestral Folk Single
Mexican vocalist Silvana Estrada ha released the new single “Dime” (“Tell Me”) via Glassnote Records. The track features orchestral arrangements by Oscar-nominated composer Owen Pallett,…
FurmigaDub, ZEBB & Mestra Penha Unveil “Reis Caninana” — Northeast Brazil Tradition Meets Modern Studio Spark
Kaxambu Records has released “Reis Caninana,” a collaborative single from FurmigaDub, ZEBB, and Mestra Penha that connects Northeastern Brazilian traditions with contemporary production for world…