A big, brassy and wonderful updating of the classic zydeco sound, “Madeline” by the U.S.’s Jeffrey Broussard and the Nighttime Syndicate is an irresistible jam…
Enticing Zydeco by Jeffrey Broussard and the Nighttime Syndicate
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Mateus Aleluia Filho Revives Bahian Reggae with “Papel Machê”
Brazilian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Mateus Aleluia Filho has released a fresh interpretation of the classic Papel Machê. This rendition is deeply rooted in the…
“Sin Un Adiós,” Spectacular World Fusion by Mexico’s MUVA
With “Sin Un Adiós,” Mexico’s MUVA creates something very close to a sonic definition of “world” music, bringing together electronic textures, thunderous percussion, rock dramatics,…
First-class Brazilian Reggae by Karola Nunes
There’s never been a shortage of top-notch Brazilian reggae, and “Botânica” by Karola Nunes is a great addition to the bumper crop, sporting layers of…
Exceptional World Fusion by Fiddler Pooya Eshghinejad
Iranian violinist Pooya Eshghinejad applies an excellent melding of traditional and jazz inspirations throughout “Panjdari,” showcasing not only his own skills but those of his…
PJ Far-West & Ras Mundele Present Jamaican Vibes on “Greedy”
PJ Far-West & Ras Mundele deliver longstanding reggae consciousness and a sound to match, bringing together Congolese, Belgian and (most resoundingly) Jamaican musical aesthetics on…
Los Hermanos del Alma, an Afro-Roots Cuban/Swiss Collaboration
Deep roots Afro-Cuban drumming, reggae-tested effects, West African mallet percussion and chanted intonations combine to make ”Rumbadub” by Los Hermanos del Alma (a Cuban/Swiss collaboration)…
Miramar Celebrates Transnational Bolero in “En Mis Sueños”
Richmond-based Bolero Beat ensemble Miramar has announced their upcoming album, Entre Tus Flores, set for release on January 10 via Ansonia Records. The album promises…
Rico Côrtes’ Refreshing Brazilian Pagode
The often-overlooked Brazilian pagode sound gets a refresher courtesy of Rico Côrtes, whose “Quero Ter Replay” is a bright and bouncy example of why pagode…
Gifted Canadian Banjoist Talise Delights with “Western Pine”
Canada’s Talise has a wonderful touch on the clawhammer banjo, and she matches it with understated vocal beauty and weaving Appalachian fiddle tones on “Western…