Leon Keita – Leon Keita (Analog Africa Dance Edition No.16, 2023) Leon Keita is a compilation highlighting songs by the mysterious Guinean guitarist Leon Keita,…
Leon Keita’s Musical Alchemy: Manding Traditions with a Funk Twist
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Spanish Guitar Virtuoso Juan José Robles Unveils Timeless Album Transiciones’
Juan José Robles – Transiciones (2023) Transiciones is the latest album by one of my favorite instrumentalists from Spain, Juan José Robles. Notably, He skillfully…
Slovak Sensation Ondro a kamaráti Fusion of Folk Traditions
Ondro a kamaráti – Pod obločkom (Môlča Records, 2023) Ondro a kamaráti, a superb ensemble from the cultural heartland of Slovakia, presents a compelling world…
Entavía: the Future of Salamancan Folk Music While Respecting Tradition
Entavía – Raíces con alas (self-release, 2017) Entavía, a world music band from Salamanca, Spain, was formed by a group of passionate Spanish musicians representing…
Madhuvanti Pal’s Rudra Veena Elegance
Madhuvanti Pal The Holy Mother – Madhuvanti Pal Plays The Rudra Veena (Sublime Frequencies SF122LP, 2023) The album Madhuvanti Pal Plays The Rudra Veena proudly…
Son Of A Tribe Reveals Rising World Music Star Edgar Muzah
Edgar Muzah – Son Of A Tribe: Royalty Edition (Fresh for 2023) Edgar Muzah, a multi-talented artist from South Africa, is a musician, bass virtuoso,…
Enchanting Hani Polyphonic Singing Album Takes Listeners on A Transcendent Journey
Various Artists – Hani Polyphonic Singing in Yunnan China (Sublime Frequencies, 2023) Hani Polyphonic Singing in Yunnan, China features various artists meticulously captured by the…
Dorea’s ‘Grande Coisa’ Engaging Songs with a Brazilian Twist
Dorea – Grande Coisa (ajabu!, 2023) Dorea is a songwriter who has been crafting his musical talents since a young age, formulating his thoughts in…
Award-Winning Bassist Rubim de Toledo Releases ‘The Drip’ A Mosaic of Tropical World Jazz
Rubim de Toledo – The Drip (2023) Renowned bassist, composer, and ensemble leader, Rubim de Toledo, continues to expand his rich stock of original compositions…
Manoyatri’s Remarkable Fusion: From Indian Roots to Worldwide Appeal
Avra Banerjee – Manoyatri – The Mind Voyager (Muzik House Productions, 2023) Manoyatri is a collection of four unique compositions created by Composed by Avra…