PJEV/ Kit Downes/ Hayden Chisholm – Medna Roso (Redhook Records, 2023) “Medna Roso” by PJEV, Kit Downes, and Hayden Chisholm, released under Red Hook Records,…
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Enchanting and Timeless: Amelia Hogan Soars with ‘Taking Flight’
Amelia Hogan – Taking Flight (self-release, 2022) American vocalist Amelia Hogan performs beautiful traditional folk music from Ireland, Scotland, Britain, United States, and contemporary styles…
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Gilgamesh – Tigris Nights (Etnisk Musikklubb, 2008) Gilgamesh, an innovative world music project, features the collaboration of two talented Iraqi musicians, Amir Saion and Hassan…
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Kovcheg Club Ensemble – My Golden-Winged Dove: Russian Songs from Siberia (Irkutsk Region) Kovcheg Club Ensemble presents a recording that transcends time and space, “My…
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Mekaal Hasan Band – Rivayat (2023) Mekaal Hasan, a renowned music producer and guitarist, has created Rivayat, a compelling music series that highlights traditional and…
View More Amplifying the Voices of Forgotten Working-Class Musicians: The Rivayat Music SeriesFrigg, Elegant Fiddle Music for Dancing and Listening
Frigg – Perintö / Heritage (2023) Finnish musical ensemble, Frigg, unveiled its latest album, Perintö / Heritage, on the 23rd of May 2023. The group’s…
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Svøbsk – Sorgenfri (GO’ Danish Folk Music GO1223, 2023) Two decades ago, Maren Hallberg Larsen and Jørgen Dickmeiss graced the stage for their inaugural public…
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Zeyn’el – Divan and Divine (ARC Music, 2023) Zeyn’el’s latest musical endeavor, “Divan and Divine” released under ARC Music in 2023, presents a remarkable fusion…
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