The Gina Furtado Project’s “Pigtails and Sugarcane” is a poignant musical piece released by Mountain Home Music Company. The track highlights Gina Furtado’s unique banjo…
The Gina Furtado Project Releases “Pigtails and Sugarcane”
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Al-Qasar, with Lee Ranaldo to Perform at Brooklyn Bowl
(headline image: Al-Qasar Photo by Philippe Martin) Al-Qasar and Lee Ranaldo are set to perform at Brooklyn Bowl on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Al-Qasar, a…
FlamencoEñe 2024: Twelve Concerts to Showcase Flamenco in Granada, September 11-13
The SGAE Foundation, in collaboration with the City of Granada, the Andalusian Flamenco Institute, and the Regional Government of Andalusia, will host FlamencoEñe 2024 from…
Chris Jones Reimagines The Last Hobo
Chris Jones’ energetic, bluegrass rendition of Tom Paxton’s tale of life on the rails, “The Last Hobo.”Featuring the same top-shelf group of instrumentalists w“The Last…
Sofía Rei to Present “Folk & Futurism” at (le) poisson rouge
(headline image: Sofía Rei – Photo by Shrevin Lainez) Sofía Rei is set to present “Folk & Futurism” at (le) poisson rouge on Thursday, October…
Jackson Hollow Unveils New Single, “Nothing But Sky”
Jackson Hollow’s new single, “Nothing But Sky” (Mountain Fever Records) delivers a lively, inspiring song, written by Ed Williams, as the leading single from their…
Experience Faltriqueira at DROM in Manhattan
Faltriqueira is set to perform at DROM on Sunday, October 6, 2024. This female quintet from Galicia, Spain, takes its name from the Galician word…
The Wildwoods Roll Out Video for “Cherry Pickin'”
The Nebraska folk trio, The Wildwoods, has released a new music video for their single “Cherry Pickin‘.” The band, known for their rising prominence in…
Bluegrass Artist Rebecca Frazier Releases Impassioned Cover of Madonna’s ‘Borderline’
Rebecca Frazier, a bluegrass guitarist and singer-songwriter, has released a stirring cover of Madonna’s “Borderline,” paying homage to the iconic artist who left a lasting…
New Book ‘Instrumental Lives: Musical Instruments, Material Culture, and Social Networks in East and Southeast Asia’
Musical instruments from East and Southeast Asia are increasingly recognized as essential components of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. Edited by Helen Rees, Instrumental Lives (University…