Rasgueo – Eleven (Galileo MC GMC105, 2023) Rasgueo just dropped their latest album, Eleven, and it’s bringing some fresh vibes compared to their previous releases.…
Flamenco Guitar Meets Jazz Trumpet on Rasgueo’s Latest Album, ‘Eleven’
Author: Iliana Cabrera
Sarah McKenzie Releases Stirring Brazilian Music Album
Sarah McKenzie – Without you (Normandy Lane, 2023) Gifted Australian jazz pianist, composer and singer, Sarah McKenzie, recently released her superb sixth album, Without You.…
Boleros and Nostalgia: Ernesto Tejeda Live at Sans Souci Tribute
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Latin Jazz Flute Mastery: Colette Michaan’s Dazzling ‘Earth Rebirth’
Colette Michaan – Earth Rebirth (Creatrix Music, 2023) Colette Michaan’s latest musical offering, Earth Rebirth, is an enchanting Latin Jazz album featuring superb flute work.…
The Colombian Charm of Juliana Martina’s Latest Album, ‘Laman’
Juliana Martina – Laman (Juliana Martina/AudioMaze, 2023) Juliana Martina’s latest album, Laman is a real gem! I stumbled upon this incredibly talented vocalist recently, and…
Casapalma Retrieve Cherished Cantabrian Folk Songs in ‘Montañesas’
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Alain Labrie’s Labryenco Transcends Flamenco with ‘Morir y Nacer’
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Gustavo Pazos Conde Explores Uruguay’s Guitar Traditions in “Rincón de las Penas”
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Okan’s Third Album ‘Okantomi’ Echoes Afro-Cuban Heritage and Immigrant Experiences
Okan – Okantomi (Lulaworld Records, 2023) Okan’s third album, Okantomi on Lulaworld Records in 2023, is infused with the profound influence of their African heritage,…
Bolero: A Romantic Musical Genre with Cuban Origins
Bolero is a sentimental genre of song that originated in eastern Cuba in the late 19th century as part of the trova tradition. Trovadores were…