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Author: Iliana Cabrera

Mario Lucio - Photo by Omar Camilo. The artist sitting by a wall, playing guitar.
Artist Profiles

Mario Lúcio Sousa, Cape Verde’s Renaissance Man

Iliana Cabrera June 15, 2025 No Comments Cape VerdeCape Verdean musicMário Lúcio Sousaworld music

(headline image: Mário Lúcio – Photo by Omar Camilo) Mário Lúcio Sousa (born October 21, 1964) is a prominent Cape Verdean composer, singer, author, painter,…

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La Santa Cecilia - Photo by Humberto Howard
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La Santa Cecilia preserves vital Mexican musical heritage

Iliana Cabrera June 14, 2025 No Comments La Santa CeciliaMexican musicworld fusionworld music

(headline image: La Santa Cecilia – Photo by Humberto Howard) Formed in Los Angeles in 2007, La Santa Cecilia is a Mexican American band known…

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Tango Takes Root in France: Fleurs Noires Rewrites the Score

Iliana Cabrera June 14, 2025 No Comments Argentine musicFleurs Noirestangoworld music

Fleurs Noires is a ten-piece, all-female tango orchestra made up of musicians from Argentina and France. Since its formation, the ensemble has developed a distinctive…

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The album cover for Stella Ariènte by Maria Moramarco features a painting of a solemn child wearing a paper crown, standing in front of a table set for a modest feast. Behind the child hangs a crucifix and star-shaped decorations.
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Pathos and the Pilgrimage: Maria Moramarco Lights the Way in Stella Ariènte

Iliana Cabrera June 11, 2025 No Comments Italian musicMaria Moramarcoworld music

Maria Moramarco – Stella Ariènte (Visage Music, 2021) In Stella Ariènte, Maria Moramarco channels ancient songs. With the voice of someone who’s walked those dusty…

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The album cover for Polaris by Folkatomik features at the center a nude figure wearing a space helmet. It floats against a starry, abstract backdrop of deep blue, orange, and black. Pixelated borders and textured blocks, while bold typography spells out the band name and album title in uppercase letters.
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Pointing True North: Folkatomik Charts a Global Course with “Polaris”

Iliana Cabrera June 3, 2025 No Comments FolkatomikItalian musicworld fusionworld music

Folkatomik – Polaris (Italysona, 2022) Folkatomik’s debut album, Polaris, is rooted in the traditional music of Southern Italy. At the same time, they weave in…

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The album cover for Bonifica Emiliana Veneta – Quattro features a quadrant design with each section saturated in a different color—yellow (top left), blue (top right), red (bottom left), and green (bottom right). Large, translucent letters “B,” “E,” “V,” and the number “4” appear prominently in each quadrant, respectively. Across the center, the band's name is written in white: BonificaEmilianaVeneta Quattro. The abstract background textures resemble turbulent water or rock.
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Back to the Quattro: BEV Reclaims Tradition with a Twist

Iliana Cabrera May 23, 2025 No Comments Bonifica Emiliana VenetaItalian musicworld music

Bonifica Emiliana Veneta – Quattro (Visage Music, 2025) Bonifica Emiliana Veneta’s Quattro marks the group’s first new recording in nearly two decades, a return shaped…

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Alex “Apolo” Ayala & The Bámbula Project – Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz cover artwork. a photo of the artist standing next to his acoustic bass.
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Alex “Apolo” Ayala Expands Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz Frontiers

Iliana Cabrera May 16, 2025 No Comments Alex “Apolo” Ayalaworld jazzworld music

Alex “Apolo” Ayala & The Bámbula Project – Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz (PMC Records / Miel Music, 2025) Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz is the second album by…

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Roberta Gulisano sitting, smiling at the camera
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Rooted and Rising: Roberta Gulisano’s Personal Journey of Belonging

Iliana Cabrera May 12, 2025 No Comments

Roberta Gulisano is a Sicilian artist known for blending tradition with innovation. Her early career began with the Compagnia Triskele, a group dedicated to Sicilian…

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La Baula - Cançons a l’ombra cover artwork. a photo of musical instruments in the middle of railroad tracks.
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La Baula Unearths Forgotten Folk Songs

Iliana Cabrera May 7, 2025 No Comments Catalan musicLa BaulaSpanish musicworld music

La Baula – Cançons a l’ombra (Segell Microscopi, 2025) La Baula’s debut album, Cançons a l’ombra brings thirteen obscure Catalan traditional songs back to life…

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The album cover for Abundância by Maria João features a side profile of the artist, her serene expression framed by an elaborate, voluminous red headdress that resembles both a blooming flower and African-inspired patterns. The background is a soft gradient with abstract white shapes.
Album reviews

Maria João’s Abundância: A Bounty of Sound and Soul

Iliana Cabrera April 26, 2025 No Comments Maria Joãoworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Maria João – Abundância (Galileo Music Communication, 2025) Maria João returns with Abundância, a remarkable new album that bridges the musical traditions of Portugal and…

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