JJ Grey & Mofro – Olustee (Alligator Records, 2023) Blues outfit JJ Grey & Mofro’s latest offering, Olustee (2023), highlights Grey’s continued exploration of his…
JJ Grey & Mofro Explore Resilience, Redemption, and the Southern Soul
Category: Album reviews
Moroccan-French Sensation AYWA’s Latest Album Strikes a Chord of Unity and Diversity
AYWA – Saadi (Jules Sonic Prods, 2023) On AYWA’s latest album, Saadi the Moroccan-French band skillfully crafts an immersive experience with their deeply satisfying and…
Latin Jazz Flute Mastery: Colette Michaan’s Dazzling ‘Earth Rebirth’
Colette Michaan – Earth Rebirth (Creatrix Music, 2023) Colette Michaan’s latest musical offering, Earth Rebirth, is an enchanting Latin Jazz album featuring superb flute work.…
New album Highlights the Formidable Live Show of Mali’s Mama Sissoko
Mama Sissoko – Live (Mieruba, 2023) Mama Sissoko is a highly talented guitarist and composer from Mali. He has released a brand new, superb live…
The Colombian Charm of Juliana Martina’s Latest Album, ‘Laman’
Juliana Martina – Laman (Juliana Martina/AudioMaze, 2023) Juliana Martina’s latest album, Laman is a real gem! I stumbled upon this incredibly talented vocalist recently, and…
Casapalma Retrieve Cherished Cantabrian Folk Songs in ‘Montañesas’
Casapalma – Montañesas (Raso Estudio, 2023) Gifted Spanish band Casapalma passionately lays claim to the mountain melodies and the vibrant Cantabrian traditions of northern Spain…
Alain Labrie’s Labryenco Transcends Flamenco with ‘Morir y Nacer’
Labryenco – Morir y Nacer (-I-C-U-B4-T-, 2023) Labryenco, the dynamic flamenco ensemble led by Netherlands-based guitarist and composer Alain Labrie, has released its third album,…
Madedonian Tradition Redefined on Dobrila & Dorian Duo 2
Dobrila & Dorian Duo – Dobrila & Dorian Duo 2 (SJF Records, 2023) Dobrila Grasheska and Dorian Jovanovic introduce the listener to a fascinating exploration…
Blanca Altable’s Enchanting Violin Alchemy in “Las Formas del Agua”
Blanca Altable – Las Formas del Agua (Microscopi, 2023) Blanca Altable’s Las Formas del Agua (the shapes of water) unfolds with a profound dedication to…
Adama Barry Unveils Masterful Album Rooted in Fulani Traditions
Adama Barry – La sécheresse (Global Sonics, 2023) Adama Barry, from Burkina Faso, is an exceptionally skilled artist, proficient in music, storytelling, acting, dance, composition,…