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,…
Dynamic, Rocking Bagpipe Rooted in Galician Tradition
Author: Iliana Cabrera
Flamenco Guitar Maestro Releases Flamenco Versions of Cherished Rock and Jazz Standards
Rafael Riqueni – Versatae (Cleopatra Records, 2024) Renowned flamenco guitar virtuoso Rafael Riqueni has released Versatae, a captivating, elegant, timeless and unexpected album reimagining beloved…
The Panpipe or Pan Flute: An Overview
(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…
Natascha Rogers Crafts soul-stirring music that transcends borders
Natascha Rogers – Onaida (No Format!, 2024) Natascha Rogers’ latest musical venture, Onaida serves as a serene refuge from the cacophony of modern life. Seeking…
Adriana Calcanhotto’s Joyous and Spontaneous Songs grounded in Brazilian Tradition
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,…
Beloved Cuban Guitarist and Songwriter Eliades Ochoa Delights Once More with ‘Guajiro’
Eliades Ochoa – Guajiro (World Circuit Records, 2023) Renowned Cuban musician and songwriter Eliades Ochoa released Guajiro in 2023 under the banner of World Circuit…
The Enchanting Melodies of Ser by the Castra Leuca Trio
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…
Italian Rondinella Quartet Presents the Beauty and Diversity of Southern Italian Folk Songs
Italian Rondinella Quartet – Amurusanza (Respect Record, 2024) In Italy, the celebration of regional and local identities, particularly through traditional, roots, and folk music, has…
Fado Sensation Lina Explores the Language of Camões
Lina – Fado Camões (Galileo MC, 2024) Lina’s new album, Fado Camões, spotlights her expressive and exquisite fado voice as she leads us to an…
Antonio Gavrila’s Elegant Piano Celebrates the Spirit of Astor Piazzolla
Antonio Gavrila – Tango Suite Buenos Aires (Zoho ZM 202309, 2023) The 27-year-old Bucharest-based Romanian pianist and composer Antonio Gavrila (Florin-Anton Gavrila) ventures into the…