Violons Barbares – Monsters and Fantastic Creatures (2023) Violons Barbares is a trio that brings together musicians from Mongolia, Bulgaria, and France. Their music reflects…
Fantastic Creatures and Nomadic Sounds Across the Balkans
Author: Claudia Taylor
Norwegian Tundra Blues Act Gabba
Norwegian band Gabba, led by Joik master John André Eira, is a talented band that specializes in Sami tundra blues. The group aims to introduce…
Laura Marchal, Flamenco Singer and Educator
Laura Marchal was born in Jaen, Spain. She boasts an extensive artistic trajectory, having traversed the peñas of Andalusia’s geographical expanse. Her nascent steps as…
The Legend of Sam Davis by Aaron Smith and the Coal Biters
Aaron Smith and the Coal Biters – The Legend of Sam Davis and other Stories of Newton County, Arkansas (self-release, 2023) The Legend of Sam…
Ts’msyen Songs of Rebelliousness and Resilience
Saltwater Hank – G̱al’üünx wil lu Holtga Liimi (2023) Saltwater Hank, a Ts’msyen artist based in the enchanting coastal town of Prince Rupert, nestled in…
Sámi Musician Ánnámáret Revives Yoik Tradition through Archival Research
Ánnámáret (Anna Näkkäläjärvi-Länsman), the gifted artist hailing from Nuorgam in northernmost Finland, stands as a musician deeply rooted within the Arctic indigenous community of the…
Baiuca, Mixing Traditional Galician Music and Electronica
Born in the year 1990 in Catoira, nestled in northwestern Spain, Alejandro Guillán Castaño, widely recognized as Baiuca, embarked on a transformative journey that transcended…