Iyana – Iyana (Delicious Tunes, 2022) On June 24th, 2022, the Zimbabwean duo, Iyana, unveiled their debut studio album, aptly titled Iyana. Founded by the…
Iyana, Modern Ndebele-Rooted Music from Zimbabwe
Category: Album reviews
Globetrotting Swedish Folk Ensemble Northern Resonance Unveils Multiflavored Strings on “Vision of Three”
Northern Resonance – Vision Of Three (Trad Records, 2024) Swedish trio contemporary folk act Northern Resonance employs the entire globe as its musical playground. Following…
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…
Baragwin’s Infectious Toe-tapping Rhythms and Soul-stirring Melodies
Baragwin – Baragwin (2022) Baragwin is the debut album of Baragwin, a Canadian trio formed in 2016, amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Bellechasse region,…
Elegant Norwegian Fiddles in Olav Luksengård’s Masterful “Hugnad”
Olav Luksengård Mjelva – Hugnad (Klangsmia Records, 2022) Hugnad is Olav Luksengård Mjelva´s superb second solo album of contemporary Norwegian folk music played on the…
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…
Širom’s Voyage of Slovenian Folklore and Reflection
Širom – The Liquified Throne of Simplicity (tak:til / Glitterbeat Records, 2022) Širom’s The Liquified Throne of Simplicity presents a sound that emerges at the…
‘Bjargrúnir’ – A Deep Exploration of Icelandic Folk Heritage
Umbra – Bjargrúnir (Nordic Notes / Dimma, 2022) Umbra’s Bjargrúnir is a profound exploration into the heart of Icelandic folk music. This excellent fourth record…
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…
The Rise and Fall of Salomè Through Pinto and Vassallo’s Artistic Lens
Salvio Vassallo & Monica Pinto – Il Bacio – Rise and Fall of Salomè (Visage Music, 2023) Salvio Vassallo and Monica Pinto’s collaborative endeavor, Il…