Tales from the Box — Ciel (Artway-Technotropon, 2023) Tales from the Box’s Ciel (Sky) is a captivating and sophisticated album that celebrates the profound versatility…
Accordion and Cello Magic From Tales from the Box
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Musical Impressions of Rodeland
Siger – Rodeland (Trad Records TRAD021, 2023) Renowned for their mastery in crafting innovative instrumental compositions deeply rooted in Flemish traditional music, siblings Hartwin and…
Renat Sette & Gianluca Dessì Give Musical Life to Jean-Yves Royer’s Poems
Renat Sette & Gianluca Dessì – La vida fin finala (Felmay Records, 2023) Renat Sette, one of the most charismatic singers of Provençal music, has…
JJ Grey & Mofro Explore Resilience, Redemption, and the Southern Soul
JJ Grey & Mofro – Olustee (Alligator Records, 2023) Blues outfit JJ Grey & Mofro’s latest offering, Olustee (2023), highlights Grey’s continued exploration of his…
Adama Barry Unveils Masterful Album Rooted in Fulani Traditions
Adama Barry – La sécheresse (Global Sonics, 2023) Adama Barry, from Burkina Faso, is an exceptionally skilled artist, proficient in music, storytelling, acting, dance, composition,…
‘Mousson de Calcutta’ – Where Hindustani and Carnatic Music Unite
Somnath Roy and Sudeshna Bhattacharya – Mousson de Calcutta (Losen Records, 2023) Sudeshna Bhattacharya and Somnath Roy, both virtuosos in their own right, came together…
Carl Dickens Unveils Wit and Melody in Debut Album ‘Pith and Vinegar’
Carl Dickens – Pith and Vinegar (2023) In Carl Dickens’ debut album, Pith and Vinegar (2023), the fusion of exquisite violin and sarcasm takes center…
Hind Ennaira: A Rising Star in Gnawa Music
Born in 1997 in Essawira, Morocco, Hind Ennaira has emerged as a new icon in the Gnawa music scene. Despite lacking Gnawa roots in her…
Shakti’s Timeless Fusion: ‘This Moment’ Album Rekindles East-West Musical Magic
Shakti (John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, V.Selvaganesh, Ganesh Rajagopalan) – This Moment (Abstract Logix, 2023) Shakti, the remarkable musical collaboration of John McLaughlin, Zakir…
Faratuben’s ‘Changement’ Redefines Bobo Music
Faratuben – Changement (Gülbaba Records, 2023) Faratuben’s Changement is a captivating album crafted by a talented ensemble of virtuoso musicians from Mali and Denmark. The…