Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini – Guinga (GroundUp Music, 2024) Extraordinary New York-based trombonist, singer, and composer Natalie Cressman shines as a versatile artist comfortable…
View More Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini Honor Brazilian Composer Guinga in New AlbumCategory: Album reviews
El Khat’s Third Album ‘Mute’ Released on Glitterbeat
El Khat – Mute (Glitterbeat, 2024) ,Despite its title, El Khat’s third album, Mute bursts with energy. The nomadic band led Eyal el Wahab presents…
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View More Johan Tobias Bergstrøm’s “Nova”: A Venture Into World MusicEl Pony Pisador Combines Celtic Music with Northeastern Spanish Traditions
El Pony Pisador – Ocells (Guspira Records, 2024) El Pony Pisador launched their fourth album, Ocells, an 11-track project that highlights the diversity of current…
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David Grubb – Circadia (Cambrian Records, 2024) Circadia is a fearlessly original instrumental album that explores the human subconscious, structured around the stages of a…
View More David Grubb’s Enthralling Mix of Celtic and Modern Traditions“ButterFly” by Sar Kamler, a Remarkable Journey to Duduk Composition
Sar Kamler – Butterfly: Colors of Armenian Duduk (Dudukhouse, 2024) Sar Kamler’s ButterFly: Colors of Armenian Duduk represents a nine-year journey of growth and dedication,…
View More “ButterFly” by Sar Kamler, a Remarkable Journey to Duduk CompositionJay Danley’s Subtle and Refined Cuban Dance Music
Jay Danley – Digno, Sofisticado y Elegante (2024) Multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and producer Jay Danley has dropped his latest project, Digno, Sofisticado y Elegante, a…
View More Jay Danley’s Subtle and Refined Cuban Dance MusicÁnnámáret’s Bálvvosbáiki: Merging Sámi Tradition with Modern Soundscapes
Ánnámáret – Bálvvosbáiki (Uksi Productions, 2024) Sámi artist Ánnámáret, from Finland, has released Bálvvosbáiki (translated as “Worship”), an album that expertly combines traditional Sámi worldview…
View More Ánnámáret’s Bálvvosbáiki: Merging Sámi Tradition with Modern SoundscapesPolyphème: A Fusion of Balinese and Middle Eastern Rhythm and Tradition
Polyphème / Wassim Halal & Gamelan Puspawarna – Le Rêve de Polyphème (Pagans, 2024) Polyphème was formed in 2018 for the recording of a track…
View More Polyphème: A Fusion of Balinese and Middle Eastern Rhythm and TraditionMoira Smiley’s The Rhizome Project, an Enchanting Mix of American Roots and Chamber Music
Moira Smiley – The Rhizome Project (self released, 2024) The Rhizome Project is a multifaceted work that includes a superb album with thoughtful lyrics and…
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