Amelia Hogan – Taking Flight (self-release, 2022) American vocalist Amelia Hogan performs beautiful traditional folk music from Ireland, Scotland, Britain, United States, and contemporary styles…
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Balkansemblet, Nordic Balkan Encounters
Balkansemblet – Curved Grooves (Etnisk Musikklubb, 2009) Balkansemblet’s album, “Curved Grooves” released by Etnisk Musikklubb in 2009, marked a significant milestone in the band’s journey…
View More Balkansemblet, Nordic Balkan EncountersGilgamesh, a Fascinating Encounter of Iraqi and Norwegian Musicians
Gilgamesh – Tigris Nights (Etnisk Musikklubb, 2008) Gilgamesh, an innovative world music project, features the collaboration of two talented Iraqi musicians, Amir Saion and Hassan…
View More Gilgamesh, a Fascinating Encounter of Iraqi and Norwegian MusiciansHøst’s “Fuglesang” a Testament to the Enduring Beauty and Power of Vocal Expression in Traditional Music
Høst – Fuglesang (GO’ Danish Folk Music GO0623, 2023) The highly anticipated release concert for Høst’s latest album, “Fuglesang,” took place on March 19th at…
View More Høst’s “Fuglesang” a Testament to the Enduring Beauty and Power of Vocal Expression in Traditional MusicKovcheg Club Ensemble’s Timeless Songs from Siberia
Kovcheg Club Ensemble – My Golden-Winged Dove: Russian Songs from Siberia (Irkutsk Region) Kovcheg Club Ensemble presents a recording that transcends time and space, “My…
View More Kovcheg Club Ensemble’s Timeless Songs from SiberiaAmplifying the Voices of Forgotten Working-Class Musicians: The Rivayat Music Series
Mekaal Hasan Band – Rivayat (2023) Mekaal Hasan, a renowned music producer and guitarist, has created Rivayat, a compelling music series that highlights traditional and…
View More Amplifying the Voices of Forgotten Working-Class Musicians: The Rivayat Music SeriesFrigg, Elegant Fiddle Music for Dancing and Listening
Frigg – Perintö / Heritage (2023) Finnish musical ensemble, Frigg, unveiled its latest album, Perintö / Heritage, on the 23rd of May 2023. The group’s…
View More Frigg, Elegant Fiddle Music for Dancing and ListeningSvøbsk Commemorates Two Decades – Nordic Folk Melodies with an Enduring Essence
Svøbsk – Sorgenfri (GO’ Danish Folk Music GO1223, 2023) Two decades ago, Maren Hallberg Larsen and Jørgen Dickmeiss graced the stage for their inaugural public…
View More Svøbsk Commemorates Two Decades – Nordic Folk Melodies with an Enduring EssenceAncient Poems, Modern Echoes: Zeyn’el’s Album Reflects the Struggles of the Past and Present
Zeyn’el – Divan and Divine (ARC Music, 2023) Zeyn’el’s latest musical endeavor, “Divan and Divine” released under ARC Music in 2023, presents a remarkable fusion…
View More Ancient Poems, Modern Echoes: Zeyn’el’s Album Reflects the Struggles of the Past and PresentReissue of Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s Battle of Armagideon: A Revered Musical Triumph
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry – Battle of Armagideon (Cherry Red Records, 2023) Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, an acclaimed Jamaican music producer celebrated for his profound influence and…
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