Mawaca – Nama Pariret (Mawaca/Ethos Music, 2023) Mawaca, an iconic group from the São Paulo scene, recently released their eighth album. Nama Pariret is a…
The Vital Force and Beauty of Mawaca’s Voices
Category: Album reviews
Pijpekruid’s Unreleased Folk Gems Finally Surface
Pijpekruid – 1978 -1981 (Pan Records, 2023) The album titled Pijpekruid – 1978-1981 (Pan 234, 2023) presents a notable addition to the extensive repertoire of…
Expatriated Greek Songs
Yannis Fyssas – Xenitemena Tragoudia (Hybrid Soundworks Inc, 2023) Greek musician and composer Yannis Fyssas, based in Canada since 1981, released his 3rd album titled…
Ali Farka Touré’s Unreleased Gems Shine in ‘Voyageur’
Ali Farka Toure – Voyageur (World Circuit 2023) The album Voyageur is a remarkable collection of recordings previously unreleased by the legendary musician from Mali,…
Pausis: From Ancient Greek Lyre to Modern Innovation
Pausis – Pausis (Seikilo Ancient World Music, 2023) Pausis is a music collective that presents both ancient and modern musical instruments while performing inventive pieces…
The Rich Musical Traditions of Tushetian Culture
Various Artists – Made in Zemo Alvani: Batsbi (Tsova Tushetian) Music from Georgia (Antonovka Records, 2022) Made in Zemo Alvani: Batsbi (Tsova Tushetian) Music from…
Magos Herrera’s “Aire” Soars with Soulful Jazz and Latin American Rhythms
Magos Herrera – Aire (Sunnyside Records, 2023) Magos Herrera, a renowned Mexican jazz singer and composer, released her new album, Aire, on May 5th via…
Flamenco Artist Diego Amador Reveals New EP, ‘El silencio es oro’
Multifaceted flamenco artist Diego Amador prefers action and creation over excess of words. That is why his superb new EP is called El silencio es…
Pedro Rosa’s Flavorful Midnight Alvorada
Pedro Rosa – Midnight Alvorada (ajabu!, 2023) Pedro Rosa, a Spain-based Brazilian composer, guitarist, and singer, released his debut album titled Midnight Alvorada on May…
Zimbabwean Afro Groove Maestros Deliver ‘Tusona: Tracings in the sand’
Mokoomba – Tusona: Tracings in the sand (Outhere Records, 2023) Zimbabwean ensemble Mokoomba, celebrated for their Afro grooves grounded in their traditional roots, has returned…