Marjan Vahdat – The Eagle of my Heart (Kirkelig Kulturverksted, 2024) In her latest album, The Eagle of my Heart, Marjan Vahdat exhibits her vocal…
Marjan Vahdat Releases Lovely A Cappella album
Category: Album reviews
Omiri Introduces the Music and Sounds of Abrantes and Alcobaça
Omiri – Ribatejo e Estremadura Vol.II: Abrantes e Alcobaça (Repasseado, 2023) Omiri presents Ribatejo e Estremadura Vol. II: Abrantes e Alcobaça, a concept album, available…
Transfixing Melodies from the Lynx Valley IV
Johanna-Adele Jüssi – Slåtter fra Gaupdalen IV / Tunes from the Lynx Valley IV (Ta:lik Records, 2024) The album Slåtter fra Gaupdalen (Tunes from the…
Rod Picott Takes You on the Starlight Tour
Rod Picott – Starlight Tour (Welding Rod Records, 2023) Rod Picott’s latest album, Starlight Tour, produced by musician and filmmaker Neilson Hubbard (known for collaborations…
Dossel Explores Futuristic Afro-Brazilian Sounds
Dossel – Badoque (Dossel, 2023) Dossel launched his second album, Badoque, last year. Similar to his previous work, his compositions offer a unique perspective on…
Scott Sean White Excelling, Especially on Rough Days
Scott Sean White – Even Better On the Bad Days (self-release, 2023) Scott Sean White steered clear of mainstream conventions on his album, Even on…
Kristo Rodzevski’s distillation of trans-generational experience
Kristo Rodzevski – Black Earth (defkaz records, 2023) Kristo Rodzevski’s Black Earth presents an alluring and joyous fusion of eleven traditional Macedonian songs with African…
Jembaa Groove’s Irresistible Ghanaian Highlife and Positive Vibes
Jembaa Groove – Ye Ankasa | We Ourselves (Agogo Records, 2024) Jembaa Groove is a Berlin-based collective that presents engaging and colorful music deeply grounded…
Songs Inspired by Sephardic and Mediterranean Traditions
La Cantiga de la Serena – La Novia (Zero Nove Nove, 2023) La Novia marks the fourth release from the Italian trio La Cantiga de…
World Jazz compositions for oud, piano, bass, and drums
Daisam Jalo – Cycles (Daisam Jalo. 2023) Daisam Jalo’s debut album, Cycles, features eight compositions that masterfully blend Eastern Mediterranean music and jazz-fusion, presenting the…