Estrella Acosta – Tierra – Songs by Cuban Women (eStar, 2023) Tierra – Songs by Cuban Women presents the soulful and delightful vocals of Netherlands-based…
Estrella Acosta Celebrates the Songs of Rural Cuban Women
Category: Album reviews
Michela Musolino’s Reimagined Sicilian and Southern Italian Christmas songs
Michela Musolino – La Notti Triunfanti (Michela Musolino, 2022) “La Notti Triunfanti” is an album by Sicilian-American singer Michela Musolino, released in December 2022. The…
Ivan Lins Revives Timeless Classics in My Heart Speaks
Ivan Lins – My Heart Speaks (Resonance Records, 2023) My Heart Speaks is a splendid new recording by the great Brazilian composer and singer Ivan…
An.Kara’s Captivating Mix of Norwegian Folk, Eastern European Melodies, and Jazz Vibes
An.Kara – Selmas Hus (Glacier Records, 2022) An.Kara is an excellent Norwegian acoustic folk fusion trio that draws inspiration from various musical traditions. Their latest…
Count Basie Orchestra Swings The Blues
The Count Basie Orchestra – Basie Swings The Blues (Candid, 2023) Basie Swings The Blues brings together an extraordinary lineup of musical talents, including George…
“La Gran Diversión”: Roberto Fonseca’s Personal Ode to Cuban Music of the 1930s
Roberto Fonseca – La Gran Diversión ( Wagram Music, 2023) Roberto Fonseca, a highly talented virtuoso Cuban pianist, has released La Gran Diversión (The Great…
Resonant Voices and Multilayered Grooves on Opium Moon’s “Where We Are Gathered”
Opium Moon – Where We Are Gathered (Downtown Artists, 2023) Opium Moon, a band of four talented musicians from Iran, Israel, Canada, and the U.S.,…
The Confluence of East and West: Ragatronics’ Reincarnation Part 1 and 2
Ragatronics – Reincarnation Part 1 and 2 (2023) Reincarnation Part 1 and 2 is the fascinating eighth album by the duo behind the Ragatronics project.…
From EP to Full Album: Kenny Shore’s Musical Evolution
Kenny Shore – Time Stands Still (self-release, 2022) North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Kenny Shore released Time Stands Still last year. The album that keeps you hooked…
Idrissa Soumaoro’s Heartfelt Tribute to Diré
Idrissa Soumaoro – Diré (Mieruba, 2023) Idrissa Soumaoro’s new album, Diré, is named after the Malian town where he formed deep connections, especially with his…