La Riippa Group – Awake (La Riippa Group, 2023) La Riippa Group, an ensemble hailing from Finland, specializes in world music deeply rooted in the…
La Riippa’s Fusion of Finnish Roots and Global Inspirations
Author: Claudia Taylor
Jouhikko, the Bowed Lyre of the Baltic
The jouhikko is a traditional Finnish and Estonian musical instrument that belongs to the family of bowed lyres. It is also known by other names…
Innovative African Yoga Album Sets the Tone for Spiritual Wellness in 2023
Various Artists – Putumayo Presents – African Yoga (Putumayo World Music, 2023) Yoga, a revered practice embraced by millions worldwide, is used to enhance well-being,…
From the Mediterranean to the Caucasus: ‘Oltremura’ Transcends Borders
Abdo Buda Marconi – Oltremura (Felmay, 2023) Oltremura, the second album by Ashti Abdo, Manuel Buda, and Fabio Marconi, demonstrates a noticeable maturity right from…
The Multifaceted Cello
The cello, also known as the violoncello, is a musical instrument that belongs to the violin family. It is a bass instrument, meaning it produces…
Story Of the Sky by The Bruces & Friends, Children’s Songs Grounded in American Folk
The Bruces and Friends – Story Of the Sky (2023) Story of the Sky is a captivating, charming and multi-faceted musical journey created by the…
Bobo Music, the Balafon-Fueled Music of West Africa
Bobo music is a traditional music style that originates from the Bobo ethnic group in West Africa. The Bobo people are one of the smallest…
Madhuvanti Pal’s Rudra Veena Elegance
Madhuvanti Pal The Holy Mother – Madhuvanti Pal Plays The Rudra Veena (Sublime Frequencies SF122LP, 2023) The album Madhuvanti Pal Plays The Rudra Veena proudly…
Count Basie Orchestra Swings The Blues
The Count Basie Orchestra – Basie Swings The Blues (Candid, 2023) Basie Swings The Blues brings together an extraordinary lineup of musical talents, including George…
The Confluence of East and West: Ragatronics’ Reincarnation Part 1 and 2
Ragatronics – Reincarnation Part 1 and 2 (2023) Reincarnation Part 1 and 2 is the fascinating eighth album by the duo behind the Ragatronics project.…