Spilar – Vandaag En Alle Dagen (Trad Record, 2024) In their latest album, Vandaag En Alle Dagen, Belgian ensemble Spilar explores contemporary themes, drawing inspiration…
Spilar, Belgian Folk Rooted in Ancient stories and poetry
Author: Sonia Keller
Mojna Presents Inventive Nordic Expressions on “Väntenätter”
Mojna – Väntenätter (Heilo/Grappa, 2024) Mojna, a Swedish/Norwegian trio previously known as Eriksson/Myhr/Malmström, offers a distinctive mix of Nordic folk with elements of improvisation and…
Migrant Virtuosos Explore the Musics of the World
Les Arrivants – Towards the Light (Les Arrivants, 2024) Les Arrivants, an acclaimed multinational world fusion band based in Canada, have released their second album,…
The Angel is Present in Dobet Gnahoré Afropop Music
Dobet Gnahoré – Zouzou (Cumbancha, 2024) Award-winning Ivorian singer-songwriter Dobet Gnahoré will release her new album, Zouzou, on June 28, 2024. This album deftly mixes…
The Riveting Accordion Confluence of Airboxes
Airboxes – Confluence (Trad Records, 2024) Airboxes is the name of a Belgian folk duo that specializes in innovative squeeze box music. Composers Guus Herremans…
Åsmund Reistad’s Deep Reverence for Norwegian Folk Music Tradition
Åsmund Reistad – Urban folkemusikk (Lydpressa, 2024) Åsmund Reistad is a highly regarded guitarist and composer. He has been a prominent figure in Norwegian folk…
Gifted Norwegian Vocalist Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen Unveils Den Lyse Dag
Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen – Den Lyse Dag (Heilo, 2023) Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen’s album Den Lyse Dag (The bright day) offers a glimpse into the rhythms…
Exemplary Modern Kurdish Music by Aynur
Aynur – Rabe (Dreyer- Gaido, 2024) Aynur, the internationally renowned Kurdish singer, composer and instrumentalist, unveiled her 8th studio album, Rabe, on March 1st, 2024.…
Marjan Vahdat Releases Lovely A Cappella album
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World Jazz compositions for oud, piano, bass, and drums
Daisam Jalo – Cycles (Daisam Jalo. 2023) Daisam Jalo’s debut album, Cycles, features eight compositions that masterfully blend Eastern Mediterranean music and jazz-fusion, presenting the…