Various Artists – Made in Zemo Alvani: Batsbi (Tsova Tushetian) Music from Georgia (Antonovka Records, 2022) Made in Zemo Alvani: Batsbi (Tsova Tushetian) Music from…
The Rich Musical Traditions of Tushetian Culture
Author: Douglas Sanders
Eminent Indian Vocalist Mashkoor Ali Khan
Mashkoor Ali Khan, born on February 27, 1957, is a distinguished Indian classical singer and instructor from the Kirana musical tradition. He is the grandson…
Palestinian Multi-Instrumentalist and Composer Zafer Tawil
Zafer Tawil is a Palestinian composer and virtuoso musician born in East Jerusalem who is skilled at playing various musical instruments such as oud, violin,…
Achim Seifert Explores the Fusion of Musical Worlds in “Dünyalar”
Double Moon Records has released Dünyalar, the latest album by electric bassist Achim Seifert. With a career spanning over a decade, Seifert has garnered critical…
A Celebration of Bossa Nova’s Carlos Lyra and Roberto Menescal
Antonio Adolfo – Bossa 65: Celebrating Carlos Lyra and Roberto Menescal (AAM Music, 2023) Antonio Adolfo, a renowned Brazilian musician, has released his latest album…
Aditya Prakash’s Musical Alchemy Revitalizes Ancient Ragas with Modern Resonance”
Aditya Prakash – Karnatik Roots (Yarlung Records, 2023) Aditya Prakash, a highly talented musician hailing from India, masterfully unveils seven mesmerizing ragas on his album…
Hidden Blues Gems Unearthed: Mack McCormick’s Lost Field Recordings
The boxed set Playing for the Man at the Door: Field Recordings from the Collection of Mack McCormick, 1958 – 1971 (Smithsonian Folkways) will be…
Banjo player and songwriter Randy Steele
Bluegrass musician Randy Steele, hailing from Bradley County, Tennessee, found himself immersed in music from a tender age, owing to his proximity to the borders…
Flamenco guitar Virtuoso Benito Bernal
Flamenco guitarist Benito Bernal Díaz, hailing from Villanueva de los Castillejos (Huelva), a town nestled within the heart of the Andévalo region of Huelva province,…
World Music Meets Electronica: Electric Sufi’s Debut Album Sparks Musical Fusion
Electric Sufi – Breathe In Love (CPR, 2023) Electric Sufi have released their debut digital album Breathe In Love, which features a masterfully crafted, entrancing…