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Category: Album reviews

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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Limping No More: El Pantorrillas Reclaims “Palomo Cojo” in a Bold Folk Revival

Angel Romero June 8, 2025 No Comments El Pantorrillasworld music

El Pantorrillas – Palomo Cojo (Self-Released, 2025) El Pantorrillas redefines a once-pejorative term with Palomo Cojo (lame pigeon), an album rooted in southeastern Spain’s folk…

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The album cover for Empire State by Greg Copeland features a sepia-toned image viewed from inside a car. Through the windshield, a herd of cattle stands in the snow, partially obscured by a windshield wiper mid-swipe. The artist's name and album title are boldly displayed in black, all-caps text on beige bands at the top and bottom, respectively.
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Greg Copeland’s Stark Songwriting on Empire State

Ryan Emmert June 7, 2025 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaGreg CopelandGreg LeiszJay BelleroseJennifer CondosSara WatkinsTyler ChesterVal McCallum

Greg Copeland – Empire State (Franklin & Highland Recordings/Hemifrån/Paraply Records, 2024) On Empire State, Greg Copeland weaves understated melodies with unflinching lyricism to examine difficult…

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The album cover for Journey Through Life by Femi Kuti is a collage of personal and historical photographs. It features Femi at various life stages, alongside images of his father Fela Kuti, family members, and musicians. Set against a bold green and yellow backdrop with traditional motifs.
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Femi Kuti’s Next Act: Journey Through Life Balances Protest With Personal Insight

Tyler Bennet June 6, 2025 No Comments AfrobeatFemi KutiNigeriaNigerian musicworld music

Femi Kuti – Journey Through Life (Partisan Records, 2025) On his 2025 album Journey Through Life, Nigerian Afrobeat stalwart Femi Kuti turns inward, pairing his…

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The album cover for Brìghde Chaimbeul – Sunwise features a windswept coastal landscape with four figures walking in a large, faintly traced circle on a barren, grassy plateau.
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Pipe Drone Zone: Brìghde Chaimbeul Returns With Sunwise

Angel Romero June 5, 2025 No Comments bagpipeBrìghde Chaimbeulsmall pipesworld music

Brìghde Chaimbeul – Sunwise (tak:til / Glitterbeat, 2025) Scottish small pipes innovator Brìghde Chaimbeul will release her third album, Sunwise, on June 27, 2025, via…

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The album cover for Now I'm a Kite by Susan Anders features a collage-style illustration with layers in shades of pink, purple, and blue. A flowing kite and a bird in mid-flight dominate the scene. The artist’s name arcs above the bird, while the album title floats beside it in a handwritten font.
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Up and Up: Susan Anders Soars with Now I’m a Kite

Ryan Emmert June 4, 2025 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaSusan Anders

Susan Anders – Now I’m a Kite (Zanna Discs, 2025) American singer-songwriter Susan Anders returns with Now I’m a Kite, a new collection of introspective,…

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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 Urban Myths by Marc Crofts Klezmer Ensemble features a cityscape composed of colorful, overlapping architectural landmarks from around the world. The buildings, tinted in vibrant blues, purples, and reds, appear stacked at odd angles, suggesting an urban collage. The title is prominently displayed in a bold serif font, with the ensemble's name above it. The Frémeaux & Associés logo appears in the lower right corner.
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Marc Crofts Reimagines Klezmer With Urban Myths

JGurski June 2, 2025 No Comments Jewish musicKlezmerMarc Croftsworld fusionworld music

Marc Crofts Klezmer Ensemble – Urban Myths (Frémeaux & Associés, 2025) Swiss violinist Marc Crofts makes a bold entrance into the klezmer scene with Urban…

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Santrofi - Making Moves cover artwork. A photo of the band.
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Highlife in Motion: Santrofi’s “Making Moves” Charts a Bold New Journey

Madison Quinn May 31, 2025 No Comments GhanaGhanaian musicHighlifeSantrofiworld fusionworld music

Santrofi – Making Moves (Outhere Records, 2025) Some albums arrive like old friends returning home, carrying new stories yet familiar scents of the past. Making…

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The album cover for Rituals by Watchhouse features a two-tone illustration in white against a deep blue background. It depicts a domestic scene: a dish rack or shelf lined with bowls and kitchenware, draped with various cloths and towels.
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Watchhouse Taps Into the Sacred: Rituals Finds Grace in the Act of Letting Go

Ryan Emmert May 30, 2025 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaWatchhouseworld music

Watchhouse – Rituals (Tiptoe Tiger Music/Thirty Tigers, 2025) Watchhouse (Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz) offer a quiet invocation on their exquisite new album Rituals. This…

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