Corina Sîrghi’s band was created in Bucharest, Romania in 2017. The group was formed out of a love for the great lautar singers of Romania’s…
Artist Profiles: Corina Sîrghi și Taraful Jean Americanu
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
The Crosswinds of Kansas, The Fascinating Poetry and Music of Bill Scorzari
Bill Scorzari – The Crosswinds of Kansas (self-released, 2022) Bill Scorzari is one of those rare singer-songwriters who are gifted with various talents, great songwriting,…
Flora Purim, Deeply Steeped in Brazilian Traditions
Flora Purim – If You Will (Strut Records, 2022) Trailblazing Brazilian singer Flora Purim is back with a superb, new album after 15 years. On…
Cape Verdean singer Lucibela to Perform at Jazz Alley Sept. 6-7, 2022
KBCS and Dimitiriou’s Jazz Alley will present the debut of Cape Verdean singer Lucibela for two nights, touring in support of her new release “Amdjer“.…
Artist Profiles: Ashby Frank
Singer-songwriter and mandolinist Ashby Frank was born in Lexington, North Carolina. He started playing guitar, then moved on to mandolin at age 10 and became…
Ethiopian Band QWANQWA To Launch U.S. Debut Tour
Ethiopia’s QWANQWA will make their North American debut this fall; embarking on their very first U.S. tour of 23 states over three months — including…
Artist Profiles: Heart of Afghanistan
Heart of Afghanistan is an ensemble composed primarily by members of the Fanoos family. It includes four excellent Afghan musicians: acclaimed singer and Afghan TV…
Superb Qanun Performances by Maya Youssef
Maya Youssef – Finding Home (Seven Gates, 2022) Syrian qanun (Arabic zither) master Maya Youssef has released her second album titled “Finding Home“. The new…
Artist Profiles: Wör
Belgian band Wör (pronounced ‘were’) recreates music rooted in 18th-century melodies from the Flanders region of Belgium. Their sound includes elements of folk, early music,…
Anne Walsh’s Splendid Celebration of Astrud Gilberto
Anne Walsh – The Astrud Project (A to Zink Music, 2022) As the album title indicates, “The Astrud Project” is a recording dedicated to the…