Sampo Lassila Narinkka – Suomiklezmer 2 – East Helsinki Suite (Narinkaattori Records NARI003, 2024) The third release from the pioneering Finnish klezmer ensemble, Sampo Lassila…
A Finnish Klezmer View of East Helsinki
Category: Album reviews
Nancy Vieira’s Lovely Tribute to the People of Cape Verde
Nancy Vieira – Gente (Galileo MC, 2024) Nancy Vieira‘s latest album, Gente highlights her distinct and resonant voice as she weaves tales of Cape Verdean…
Funkgrass Band Armchair Boogie Reveals ‘Hard Times & Deadlines’
Armchair Boogie, renowned for their unique blend of bluegrass infused with funk, has a new album titled Hard Times & Deadlines. The talented quartet from…
Irish Folk Masters Lúnasa Impress with ‘Live in Kyoto’ Album
Lúnasa – Live in Kyoto (Lúnasa Records, 2024) Lúnasa, the acclaimed Irish ensemble renowned for its major influence in traditional music, is set to unveil…
Altan Unveils Extraordinary Tribute to Donegal
Altan – Donegal (Compass Records, 2024) Altan has just released an album titled Donegal that celebrates the cherished Irish county where the band was formed.…
Masterful Quartet Celtic Woman Delivers Exquisite 20th Anniversary Album
Celtic Woman – 20th Anniversary (Manhattan Records, 2024) The popular Celtic Woman act returns with a brand-new album, titled 20th Anniversary, to celebrate two decades…
Tamborilero Expertly Mixes Uruguayan Tradition and Innovation
Valeria Matzner – Tamborilero (Lulaworld Records, 2023) Valeria Matzner’s latest musical venture, Tamborilero (drummer in Spanish) intertwines her Uruguayan roots with a splash of contemporary…
Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones Present Irish Ballads in a New Package
Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones – Let The Free Birds Fly (Warfield Music, 2022) Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, from Dublin,…
Shulùq Ensemble Navigates the Sounds of Mediterranean Cultures
Shulùq Ensemble – The Dream of Ibn Hamdìs (Visage Music, 2022) The Dream of Ibn Hamdis by the Shulùq Ensemble, released under Visage Music in…
Brazilian Match Reveals the Songcraft Mastery of Luiz Millan
Luiz Millan – Brazilian Match (Jazz Station Records, 2024) Luiz Millan’s latest endeavor, Brazilian Match, represents a significant milestone in his career, signaling a deliberate…