A fusion of West African sounds with zesty rock and roll, “Maliba” by French guitarist Yeko moves swiftly and melodically to the point of absolutely…
Africa Axed
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Elif Sanchez Shares New “Ayrılıq” Video
Madrid-based Turkish vocalist Elif Sanchez has released a new video for “Ayrılıq,” an Azerbaijani folk song she credits as a turning point in her shift…
Belgian Channels Brazil
Belgium’s Arnaldo Prete travels well beyond his borders on “Iroko,” a snappy acoustic piece that goes through several Brazilian mood swings of the best kind.
Amy Henderson & Ewan MacPherson Search for Trad Gold
“Searching for Gold” is the title track from accordionist Amy Henderson and multi-instrumentalist Ewan MacPherson’s EP. The duo plays contemporary folk music deeply grounded in…
Where the Heart is
American pianist Jon S. Gold shows his love for Brazilian-flavored jazz while trodding “The Path Home.” Drummer Mauricio Zottarelli and vocalist Shiri Zorn provide further…
Throwdown Thursday Chases “Next Big Thing”
Bluegrass band Throwdown Thursday from Central Kentucky has released a new single, “Next Big Thing,” a song about the tension between ambition and doubt. The…
Road to Reggae
There’s nothing quite like a live reggae session, and French band Natural Mighty has a dandy of one with “A Road.” Real instruments, committed vocals…
Lucie Hendry Ashes, a Space Between Chaos and Anticipation
Scottish lever harpist Lucie Hendry has released “Ashes,” the first single from her forthcoming album. The track focuses on an unresolved emotional space between chaos…
Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell Roll Out “Wallbreaker”
Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are a powerhouse folk duo that combines spirited Scottish fiddle fire and English guitar with driving foot percussion and soulful…
Welcome to the Machine
Built around the dual droning sounds of bagpipes and hurdy gurdy, “Vous qui n’avez pas d’amants” by France’s La Machine combines tradition and a kind…