Arifa – Danubian Voyage (O-Tone Music, 2022) At its core, Danubian Voyage encapsulates the essence of the Danube, Europe’s second-longest river, meandering over three thousand…
Arifa Navigates the Sounds of the Danubian Region
Category: Album reviews
Dynamic, Rocking Bagpipe Rooted in Galician Tradition
Susana Seivane – Sete (Mare, 2023) Susana Seivane is back, and she’s not holding back! In her latest album, Sete, released on December 7th, 2023,…
Dram bam burtai, a mystical Lithuanian folktronica project
Edita Gumauskaitė and Marius Narbutis – Dram bam burtai (2023) Lithuanian artists Edita Gumauskaitė and Marius Narbutis collaborate on Dram bam burtai, a captivating fusion…
Bold Cinematic Recreations of Eccodek Pieces
Eccodek – Mistake of the Ear (The Peppermoth Variations) (Big Mind/Six Degrees, 2023) Mistake of the Ear (The Peppermoth Variations) is a tantalizing offering by…
Extraordinary Pianist Maher Beauroy Unveils Caribbean-North African Fusion on Insula
Maher Beauroy – Insula (Tropiques Atrium / Baco Distrib., 2022) Maher Beauroy presents Insula, released in 2022 under the label Tropiques Atrium. In this fine…
Hysterrae’s debut, a Splendid Convergence of Diverse Musical Traditions
Hysterrae – Hysterrae (Linfa, 2023) Hysterrae’s eponymous album, released in 2023 under the Linfa label, is a magnificent collaborative effort by four gifted women from…
Flamenco Guitar Maestro Releases Flamenco Versions of Cherished Rock and Jazz Standards
Rafael Riqueni – Versatae (Cleopatra Records, 2024) Renowned flamenco guitar virtuoso Rafael Riqueni has released Versatae, a captivating, elegant, timeless and unexpected album reimagining beloved…
Giuliano Gabriele Delves Into Cathartic Journeys and Southern Italian Influences on Basta!
Giuliano Gabriele – Basta! (Coming Musicart / InOuïe Distribution, 2024) Giuliano Gabriele‘s latest recording, Basta! is a cathartic exploration of the rhythms from the vibrant…
Aziza Brahim Honors Sahrawi Tradition and Embraces New Sounds
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…
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…