Jeffrey Martin – Thank God We Left The Garden (Fluff and Gravy Records, 2023) Working from a small corner lot in southeast Portland, Oregon, singer-songwriter…
Jeffrey Martin’s Backyard Folk Songs Recorded Live
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Multifaceted Kurdish Artist Ayfer Düzdaş
Kurdish musician, vocalist, and composer Ayfer Düzdaş was born in 1973 in Koçgiri, Sivas, a region with a deep Kizilbaş Alevi culture. Her family escaped…
Slovak Sensation Ondro a kamaráti Fusion of Folk Traditions
Ondro a kamaráti – Pod obločkom (Môlča Records, 2023) Ondro a kamaráti, a superb ensemble from the cultural heartland of Slovakia, presents a compelling world…
Enchanting Hani Polyphonic Singing Album Takes Listeners on A Transcendent Journey
Various Artists – Hani Polyphonic Singing in Yunnan China (Sublime Frequencies, 2023) Hani Polyphonic Singing in Yunnan, China features various artists meticulously captured by the…
Idrissa Soumaoro’s Heartfelt Tribute to Diré
Idrissa Soumaoro – Diré (Mieruba, 2023) Idrissa Soumaoro’s new album, Diré, is named after the Malian town where he formed deep connections, especially with his…
Malian Musician and Educator Idrissa Soumaoro
Idrissa Soumaoro, a versatile artist, educator, and composer, was born in 1949 in Welessebugu (Ouéléssébougou), Mali. His musical journey commenced when he discovered his musical…
Pól Brennan and Colleagues Craft Gripping Score for Irish War of Independence Series
Pól Brennan – The Irish Revolution (ARC Music, 2023) Pól Brennan, a highly talented multi-instrumentalist and composer from Donegal, draws from both tradition and innovation…
Sicilian Sounds and Centuries Unfold in Taberna Mylaensis’ ‘U Tempu Passa’
Taberna Mylaensis – U Tempu Passa / Time Passes (Pan Records Pan235, 2023) U Tempu Passa is a trip between Mediterranean destinations, visiting memories, sounds,…
Journey to Sodade: Kavita Shah’s Latest Album Pays Tribute to Cesária Évora and Cape Verdean Culture
Kavita Shah – Cape Verdean Blues (2023) Award-winning vocalist, composer, and educator Kavita Shah has just released her album, Cape Verdean Blues, through the new…
The Timeless Odyssey of the Santur: From Ancient Assyria to Persia and Beyond
The santur, an ancient musical instrument with roots in the region now known as Iran, holds a rich history and influence across various cultures. Dating…