Aziza Brahim – Mawja (Glitterbeat, 2024) Aziza Brahim‘s fifth album, Mawja, set for release on February 23rd, 2024, features her signature mix of Saharan and…
Aziza Brahim Honors Sahrawi Tradition and Embraces New Sounds
Category: Album reviews
Natascha Rogers Crafts soul-stirring music that transcends borders
Natascha Rogers – Onaida (No Format!, 2024) Natascha Rogers’ latest musical venture, Onaida serves as a serene refuge from the cacophony of modern life. Seeking…
The Fusion of Greek and Korean Traditions Unveiled in Mina Cho’s GREEKOREA
Mina Cho – GREEKOREA (International Gugak Jazz Institute, 2021) GREEKOREA, a captivating series of musical compositions, explores the artistic and cultural affinities that bind the…
The Splendid Talking Strings of Norway and Finland
Knudsen & Syrjälä – Talende Strenger / Kertovat Kielet (Taragot Sounds, 2023) Talende Strenger / Kertovat Kielet (Talking Strings) is a collaborative album by two…
Zartir, an Exquisite Album that Celebrates the Best of Armenian Culture
Gurdjieff Ensemble – Zartir (ECM Records, 2023) The Gurdjieff Ensemble’s latest offering is Zartir. The album’s title is derived from the works of Paghtasar Dpir,…
Cabra, New Expressions Grounded in Spanish Folk Traditions
Cabra – Cabra, Vol.1 (Segell Microscopi, 2024) After three immensely enjoyable years of careful crafting, without any rush, as is Cabra’s preference, they have announced…
Adriana Calcanhotto’s Joyous and Spontaneous Songs grounded in Brazilian Tradition
Adriana Calcanhotto – Errante (Modern Recordings, 2023) Adriana Calcanhotto’s 13th studio album, Errante, present a wide range of styles. From bossa nova to samba-canção, xote,…
Amghar Unveils the enduring influence of Tuareg Icon Abdallah Oumbadougou
Abdallah Oumbadougou – Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music – Vol. 1 (Petaluma Records, 2024) The album Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music – Vol.…
Jolifanto, From Deep Flamenco to Electronica and Beyond
ZA! + Perrate – Jolifanto (Lovemonk, 2024) Jolifanto is a collaborative, experimental debut album by ZA! and Perrate, two distinct musical forces from opposite corners…
Japanese melodies dance on the winds of change
Chiyomi Yamada and Baobab – Songs of my land (indigo road, 2024) Songs of my Land by Chiyomi Yamada and Baobab, is an enchanting fusion…