Mariana Masetto – Cósmica (Bumbunita música, 2024) Mariana Masetto, the lovely Argentine singer-songwriter and yoga instructor, celebrates a decade-long career with her latest album, Cósmica.…
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JB Moundele: From Jazz Roots to African Rhythms
JB Moundele – Racines (New Groove, self-release, 2024) JB Moundele is a versatile saxophonist, composer, producer, and arranger whose career reflects his explorations of jazz…
View More JB Moundele: From Jazz Roots to African RhythmsJosé Almarcha’s ‘Un Nuevo Paseo’ Redefines Flamenco with a Modern Twist”
José Almarcha – Un Nuevo Paseo (self-released, 2024) Flamenco guitarist and composer José Almarcha has released his new album, Un Nuevo Paseo. This new set…
View More José Almarcha’s ‘Un Nuevo Paseo’ Redefines Flamenco with a Modern Twist”Alpha Blondy’s Revolution: An African Reggae Masterpiece
Alpha Blondy – Revolution (Pathé, 1987) Alpha Blondy, the Ivory Coast’s reggae ambassador, delivered a seismic musical statement with his 1987 album, Revolution. This irresistible…
View More Alpha Blondy’s Revolution: An African Reggae Masterpiece“Lion Awakes”: Amayo’s Spirited Solo Debut Bridges Afrobeat and Tradition
Amayo – Lion Awakes (2025) On January 17, 2025, Amayo, the former frontman of Antibalas and a trailblazer in Afrobeat, will release Lion Awakes, his…
View More “Lion Awakes”: Amayo’s Spirited Solo Debut Bridges Afrobeat and TraditionNyron Higor’s Stunning Self-Titled Album at the Intersection of Brazilian Tradition and Innovation
Nyron Higor – Nyron Higor (Far Out Recordings, 2025) Nyron Higor is a highly talented Afro-Brazilian multi-instrumentalist from Maceió, Brazil. His new self-titled album, Nyron…
View More Nyron Higor’s Stunning Self-Titled Album at the Intersection of Brazilian Tradition and InnovationChoropo: A Transatlantic Musical Project by Filippo Gambetta and Alessandro Scotto d’Aniello
Duo Choropo – Filippo Gambetta and Alessandro Scotto d’Aniello – Choropo (Visage Music s.a.s. di Claudio Carboni, 2024) The album Choropo is a stimulating collaboration…
View More Choropo: A Transatlantic Musical Project by Filippo Gambetta and Alessandro Scotto d’AnielloFabio Bergamini – 7 Portais: A Gathering of Global Percussion Traditions
Fabio Bergamini – 7 Portais (Belic Music, 2024) Fabio Bergamini’s 7 Portais is a captivating exploration of global percussion traditions. Indeed, he expertly combines ancient…
View More Fabio Bergamini – 7 Portais: A Gathering of Global Percussion TraditionsPortraits: Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan’s Musical Tribute to Connection and Memory
Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan – Portraits (2023) Portraits, the third collaborative album by Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan, is a heartfelt collection of original…
View More Portraits: Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan’s Musical Tribute to Connection and MemoryBiama by Lebeha Drummers: A Celebration of Garifuna Heritage
Lebeha Drummers – Biama (Neuma, 2024) In 1635, a European shipwreck off St. Vincent in the Lesser Antilles changed history. The West and Central Africans…
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