Iain Fraser – Kōterana (Capon Tree Music, 2023) The enthralling new album, “Kōterana” from Scottish fiddler and instructor Iain Fraser, delves into themes of faith…
Iain Fraser celebrates a shared history between nations with Kōterana
Category: Album reviews
Savor the Delicious and Versatile Flavors of Arkansauce
Arkansauce – OK to Wonder (self-release, 2023) The progressive bluegrass band, Arkansauce, renowned for their innovative string quartet compositions, hails from Arkansas and unveiled their…
American Western Roots Music Inspired by New Mexico’s Landscapes
The Rifters – The Enchanted World (Howlin’ Dog Records, 2023) The Rifters, a talented trio hailing from northern New Mexico, have recently released their seventh…
A Tribute to the shikhats and ghanayats of Morocco
Sheikhs Shikhats & B’net Chaabi (Zephyrus Records, 2023) On Friday, March 3 the Sheikhs Shikhats & B’net Chaabi dropped their eponymous debut album. With the…
The Sonic Wonders of the Qromatica Flute
Sylvain Leroux – Qromatica (Fula Flute & Meta Dash, 2023) Sylvain Leroux, an inventive Canadian musician and flute maker, patented the “qromatica” a decade ago,…
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings Unveils Damir Imamović ‘s ‘The World and All That It Holds’
Damir Imamović – The World and All That It Holds (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2023) Damir Imamović, an acclaimed Bosnian artist renowned for his previous album…
Ethereal and Global Panflute Soundscapes
Hance Marchal – Ancient Voices (X DOT 25 Music, 2023) “Ancient Voices” by Hance Marchal, presents the artistic prowess of Marchal in utilizing the panflute…
Atse Tewodros Project, Ethio-Italian Grooves
Atse Tewodros Project – Maqeda (Atse Tewodros Project, 2022) Atse Tewodros Project is a collective comprising Italian and Ethiopian traditional musicians, created by the Ethio-Italian…
Magnificent Violin and Tabla Interplay
Robert Vijay Gupta & Badal Roy – Suryodaya (Yarlung Records, 2012) In Suryodaya, the late Badal Roy made a triumphant return with his signature Indian…
Amir Saion, Hassan Mahdi, and Adama Barry Amalgamate Melodies and Cadences from Iraq and Burkina Faso
Barry – Mahdi – Saion – Naheddi (Etnisk Musikklubb, 2005) In 2005, the musical group consisting of Amir Saion, Hassan Mahdi, and Adama Barry came…