Spanish neofolk singer-songwriter Karmento has released a new single, “El Mayo Florido de Karmento,” a tribute to the traditional “mayo manchego” festivities and the arrival…
Karmento Celebrates May with a Lyrical Bloom
Category: Music videos
Turkish Delight
Cumali Bulduk, a Belgian musician of Turkish heritage, uses a variety of instruments and textures to create “Bulamadın Mı (Moğol),” a lovely blend of Anatolian…
New Album Reclaims Black Hawaiian Histories in Song”
A new music project launching in June, Pōpoloheno: Songs of Resilience and Joy, brings long-overlooked narratives of the Black community in Hawaii to national attention.…
Mining a Memory: Will Clark Revives a Forgotten Labor War
Will Clark’s latest single, “Battle of Blair Mountain,” turns to history for inspiration, specifically, the 1921 coal miners’ uprising in West Virginia, the largest armed…
Cushla Weaves Irish Tradition Into Tech
Following a breakout year, Cushla returns with “7 Years,” a reimagined Celtic folk ballad and the lead single from their debut album Tech Duinn, released…
Half a Century, Full Circle: Special Consensus Launches Been All Around This World Single
Special Consensus, the multiple IBMA Award-winning bluegrass band, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a new album titled Been All Around This World, due out…
Pickin’ Up the Pieces: Mike Mitchell Covers Dawes for Wildfire Relief
Bluegrass artist Mike Mitchell has released a cover of Dawes’ “Time Spent in Los Angeles,” with all proceeds benefiting MusiCares and its support efforts for…
Leaf It to Them: Beaubrun and Naïka Revive a Haitian Lament
In their latest collaboration, Paul Beaubrun and Naïka present a stirring rendition of “Fèy,” a traditional Haitian ballad. The track, which opens Beaubrun’s new album…
Good Times: Smathers Reunites With a Bluegrass Classic
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Jesse Smathers revisits a bluegrass favorite with his latest Mountain Home Music Company single, “Good Time Get Together.” Written by the late…
Anne Harris Fiddles With Change
Chicago American roots music violinist and songwriter Anne Harris reflects on transformation in her single and video, “Time Has Made a Change.” The track, rooted…