Willos’ – From Now On (self-released, 2022) In their latest striking release “From Now On” (2022), Willos’ presents an eleven-track album highlighting their captivating signature…
Euphoric and Infectious Celtic Music from Siena
Category: Album reviews
A stunning combination of Precious Irish Music and Refined Chamber Music
Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble – Peggy’s Dream (251 Records, 2023) Martin Hayes, the acclaimed Irish violinist and composer, has brought forth a…
Azuka Moweta and his Anioma Brothers Band present an enticing Mix of Ekobe music and Igbo Highlife
Azuka Moweta and his Anioma Brothers Band – Nwanne Bu Ife (Palenque Records, 2023) Azuka Anthony Moweta, a Nigerian vocalist from Asaba in Delta state,…
Varied Treasures: The Album Edition
My latest round of reviewed singles can be found elsewhere on this site and, I hope, are worth seeking out. Here is a look at…
Logical Fleadh, Irish and Scottish Trad Propelled with Rock Rhythms
Logical Fleadh – Logical Fleadh (2023) The decidedly upbeat album “Logical Fleadh” is a product of a collaboration between two bands, Tautologic (rock) and Character…
Exquisite and Elegant Kroke
Kroke – Loud Silence (Oriente Musik, 2022) Kroke has consistently maintained their passion for delightful and finely-crafted music throughout their 30-year career, as evidenced by…
Acclaimed Musician and Songwriter Solomane Doumbia Celebrates Malian-Nigerian Connection
Solomane Doumbia – Ségou to Lagos (2023) “Ségou to Lagos” is Solomane Doumbia’s tribute to Afrobeat. First and foremost, the album is above all a…
David Broza Releases Exceptional Spanish Version of “Ha’isha She’iti”
David Broza – La Mujer Que Yo Quiero (2023) On January 27, 2023, David Broza unveiled his latest work, “La Mujer Que Yo Quiero.” This…
Samba Innovator Rogê Unveils Curyman
Rogê – Curyman (Diamond West Records, 2023) Rogê, a highly talented guitarist and singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, has been breathing new life into samba…
Cuatro Master Fabiola Méndez Celebrates Puerto Rican Traditions and Roots
Fabiola Méndez – Afrorriqueña (2021) Fabiola Méndez‘s new album “Afrorriqueña” is a musical tribute to the countryside (jíbaro) and African roots in Puerto Rican culture.…