Indian singer-songwriter Atiya Khan has returned with her second single in 30 years, “Sasha.” Released on Valentine’s Day, the song honors the enduring bond between…
Singing Across Decades: Atiya’s Emotional Return with “Sasha”
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Simon Shaheen Ensemble to Celebrate Palestinian Music at Corpus Christi Church
(headline image: Simon Shaheen – photo by Keith Getter) On Sunday, March 2, 2025, acclaimed Palestinian oud and violin virtuoso Simon Shaheen will lead an…
String Theory: Blanca & Chuchi Unveil ‘Mantra’ Ahead of New Album
(headline image: Blanca Altable and Chuchi – photo by Sergio Ibañez) Blanca Altable and Jesús Enrique “Chuchi” Cuadrado introduce “Mantra,” the first preview of their…
Balkan Beats Reborn: Ban & Maneri Reimagine Transylvanian Folk
(headline image: Lucian Ban & Mat Maneri at Painters Colony – Photo by Anamaria Stanciu) On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, pianist Lucian Ban and violist…
Cuban Heatwave: Alexander Abreu’s “Me Dicen Cuba” Music Video
(headline image: Alexander Abreu – photo by Nathadread Pictures – Nathanael Mergui) “Me Dicen Cuba” (they tell me Cuba) is an irresistible video by Cuban…
Burning Bright: Mason Via Ignites with ‘Fireball’
Mason Via delivers an energetic yet heartfelt anthem with his latest single, Fireball. Co-written with rising country artist Zach John King, the song was initially…
Desert Blues, Electric Grooves: Vieux Farka Touré Returns to Brooklyn
On Friday, April 25, 2025, renowned Malian guitar virtuoso and vocalist Vieux Farka Touré is set to bring his signature mix of desert blues and…
Alsarah & the Nubatones Roll Out “Bye Bye” Video
East-African Retro-Pop band Alsarah & the Nubatones have released the music video “Bye Bye“. The song appears in the band’s new album Mawasim Altariq (Seasons…
El Sebas de la Calle Shines with a Lost Classic
El Sebas de la Calle presents Como Quien Pierde una Estrella, a preview of his upcoming album Tú y Yo. In this rendition of Alejandro…
Salif Keita Unveils “Tassi” Video from Upcoming Album So Kono
Malian music star Salif Keita has rolled out a music video of the song “Tassi” , which is featured in his forthcoming album So Kono.