Sole – Elos (CPL-Music, 2024) Bratislava ensemble Sole is a pioneering force in Slovak world jazz scene, bridging diverse traditions with innovative flair. Their debut…
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Niney ‘The Observer’ Brings the Fire Straight to Your Ears
Niney ‘The Observer’ Presents Dreadlocks Coming To Dinner – The Observer Singles 1973-1975 (Doctor Bird/Cherry Red, 2024) Dreadlocks Coming To Dinner – The Observer Singles…
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Iyana – Iyana (Delicious Tunes, 2022) On June 24th, 2022, the Zimbabwean duo, Iyana, unveiled their debut studio album, aptly titled Iyana. Founded by the…
View More Iyana, Modern Ndebele-Rooted Music from ZimbabweGlobetrotting Swedish Folk Ensemble Northern Resonance Unveils Multiflavored Strings on “Vision of Three”
Northern Resonance – Vision Of Three (Trad Records, 2024) Swedish trio contemporary folk act Northern Resonance employs the entire globe as its musical playground. Following…
View More Globetrotting Swedish Folk Ensemble Northern Resonance Unveils Multiflavored Strings on “Vision of Three”Beloved Cuban Guitarist and Songwriter Eliades Ochoa Delights Once More with ‘Guajiro’
Eliades Ochoa – Guajiro (World Circuit Records, 2023) Renowned Cuban musician and songwriter Eliades Ochoa released Guajiro in 2023 under the banner of World Circuit…
View More Beloved Cuban Guitarist and Songwriter Eliades Ochoa Delights Once More with ‘Guajiro’Baragwin’s Infectious Toe-tapping Rhythms and Soul-stirring Melodies
Baragwin – Baragwin (2022) Baragwin is the debut album of Baragwin, a Canadian trio formed in 2016, amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Bellechasse region,…
View More Baragwin’s Infectious Toe-tapping Rhythms and Soul-stirring MelodiesElegant Norwegian Fiddles in Olav Luksengård’s Masterful “Hugnad”
Olav Luksengård Mjelva – Hugnad (Klangsmia Records, 2022) Hugnad is Olav Luksengård Mjelva´s superb second solo album of contemporary Norwegian folk music played on the…
View More Elegant Norwegian Fiddles in Olav Luksengård’s Masterful “Hugnad”The Enchanting Melodies of Ser by the Castra Leuca Trio
Castra Leuca Trio – Ser (self-release, 2023) Ser is the second album by the talented Castra Leuca Trio from Portugal. In this recording, the trio…
View More The Enchanting Melodies of Ser by the Castra Leuca TrioŠirom’s Voyage of Slovenian Folklore and Reflection
Širom – The Liquified Throne of Simplicity (tak:til / Glitterbeat Records, 2022) Širom’s The Liquified Throne of Simplicity presents a sound that emerges at the…
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Umbra – Bjargrúnir (Nordic Notes / Dimma, 2022) Umbra’s Bjargrúnir is a profound exploration into the heart of Icelandic folk music. This excellent fourth record…
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