(headline image: Pepe Habichuela performing live at Suma Flamenca 2024 – Photo by Pablo Lorente) Last night, Pepe Habichuela inaugurated the 19th edition of the…
Pepe Habichuela Opened Suma Flamenca Festival with a Nod to His Roots
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Wardruna Returns with ‘Birna’: A Deep Dive into Nordic Folklore and Nature
Wardruna, internationally recognized for mixing Norwegian folk with post-rock elements, is set to release their sixth album, Birna, on January 24 through Sony Music and…
Masters of Flamenco Guitar at Suma Flamenca 2024
(headline image: Gerardo Núñez – Photo by Ricardo Bustillo) Suma Flamenca 2024 will feature a diverse range of flamenco guitar performances by some of the…
Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: A Deep Dive into Her Jazz Evolution (1976-1980)
Rhino Records has released Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), marking the latest entry in the ongoing, GRAMMY-winning series. This volume continues…
Captivating Vocalists Set for Suma Flamenca 2024
(headline image: Carmen Linares – photo by Ricky Davila) Suma Flamenca 2024 promises a series of exceptional cante recitals featuring some of flamenco‘s most renowned…
Sister Sadie Delivers Hope with “All Will Be Well”
Sister Sadie’s latest single, “All Will Be Well,” highlights the award-winning group’s ability to combine heartfelt lyrics with masterful musicianship. The song, brought to the…
Flamenco’s Recording Legacy: An Exhibition in Madrid
(headline image: El flamenco en la dramática luna negra exhibition. Photo by Pablo Lorente.) From October 1st to 29th, the Ateneo de Madrid’s Sala Anselma…
Habibi Festival 2024: A Celebration of Southwest Asian and North African Sounds
(headline image: Israa Shalaby – Photo by Sachyn Mital) The Habibi Festival has returned for its fourth year, October 8 – 12, 2024. The event…
Darren Nicholson’s “Windows Have Pains” Embraces Country Influences
Darren Nicholson’s latest single, “Windows Have Pains” (Mountain Home Music Company), seamlessly combines country and bluegrass influences. The track opens with award-winning fiddler Deanie Richardson’s…
Ronnie Baker Brooks Drops Live Video Ahead of Blues In My DNA Album Release
(headline image; Ronnie Baker Brooks – photo by Jim Summaria) Blues-rock guitarist and vocalist Ronnie Baker Brooks is set to release a live performance video…