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Author: Iliana Cabrera

Luiz Millan - Brazilian Match cover artwork. A field of flowers on the right-hand side and a listing of musicians on the left.
Album reviews

Brazilian Match Reveals the Songcraft Mastery of Luiz Millan

Iliana Cabrera March 9, 2024 No Comments bossa novaBrazilian musicLatin jazzLuiz Millanworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Luiz Millan – Brazilian Match (Jazz Station Records, 2024) Luiz Millan’s latest endeavor, Brazilian Match, represents a significant milestone in his career, signaling a deliberate…

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Amada - Nove Piccoli Sorsi di Mare album artwork
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Amada’s Stylish Multilingual Debut ‘Nove Piccoli Sorsi di Mare’

Iliana Cabrera March 5, 2024 No Comments Cape Verdean musicItalian musicworld fusionworld music

Amada – Nove Piccoli Sorsi di Mare (Soundfly, 2023) Italian singer-songwriter Amada presents Nove Piccoli Sorsi di Mare (Nine Small Sips of the Sea), her…

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Susana Seivane - Sete cover artwork
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Dynamic, Rocking Bagpipe Rooted in Galician Tradition

Iliana Cabrera March 2, 2024 No Comments bagpipegaitaGalician musicSpanish musicSusana Seivaneworld fusionworld music

Susana Seivane – Sete (Mare, 2023) Susana Seivane is back, and she’s not holding back! In her latest album, Sete, released on December 7th, 2023,…

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Rafael Riqueni - Versatae cover artwork. a painting of an ocean with waves and a red pyramid in the middle.
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Flamenco Guitar Maestro Releases Flamenco Versions of Cherished Rock and Jazz Standards

Iliana Cabrera February 25, 2024 No Comments FlamencoRafael Riqueniworld music

Rafael Riqueni – Versatae (Cleopatra Records, 2024) Renowned flamenco guitar virtuoso Rafael Riqueni has released Versatae, a captivating, elegant, timeless and unexpected album reimagining beloved…

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22 pipe pan flute made out of bamboo
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The Panpipe or Pan Flute: An Overview

Iliana Cabrera February 24, 2024 1 Comment Andean musicpanpipesikuworld fusionworld music

(headline image: 22-pipe pan flute made out of bamboo) The panpipe, also known as the pan flute, is a musical instrument that belongs to the…

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Natascha Rogers - Onaida cover artwork. an illustration of a green giant ape holding a small figure on its finger.
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Natascha Rogers Crafts soul-stirring music that transcends borders

Iliana Cabrera February 22, 2024 No Comments Natascha Rogersworld fusionworld music

Natascha Rogers – Onaida (No Format!, 2024) Natascha Rogers’ latest musical venture, Onaida serves as a serene refuge from the cacophony of modern life. Seeking…

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Adriana Calcanhotto – Errante cover artwork. A photo of Adriana.
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Adriana Calcanhotto’s Joyous and Spontaneous Songs grounded in Brazilian Tradition

Iliana Cabrera February 17, 2024 No Comments Adriana CalcanhottoBrazilian musicworld fusionworld music

Adriana Calcanhotto – Errante (Modern Recordings, 2023) Adriana Calcanhotto’s 13th studio album, Errante, present a wide range of styles. From bossa nova to samba-canção, xote,…

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Eliades Ochoa - Guajiro cover artwork. A photo of Eliades playing guitar, wearing his signature black hat.
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Beloved Cuban Guitarist and Songwriter Eliades Ochoa Delights Once More with ‘Guajiro’

Iliana Cabrera February 8, 2024 No Comments Cuban musicEliades Ochoaworld music

Eliades Ochoa – Guajiro (World Circuit Records, 2023) Renowned Cuban musician and songwriter Eliades Ochoa released Guajiro in 2023 under the banner of World Circuit…

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Castra Leuca Trio - Ser cover artwork
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The Enchanting Melodies of Ser by the Castra Leuca Trio

Iliana Cabrera February 5, 2024 No Comments Castra Leuca TrioPortuguese musicworld music

Castra Leuca Trio – Ser (self-release, 2023) Ser is the second album by the talented Castra Leuca Trio from Portugal. In this recording, the trio…

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Italian Rondinella Quartet - Amurusanza album artwork. a collage with photos of the four members of the band.
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Italian Rondinella Quartet Presents the Beauty and Diversity of Southern Italian Folk Songs

Iliana Cabrera February 2, 2024 No Comments Italian musicItalian Rondinella Quartetworld music

Italian Rondinella Quartet – Amurusanza (Respect Record, 2024) In Italy, the celebration of regional and local identities, particularly through traditional, roots, and folk music, has…

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