“Cumbia de los Amigos” by Cuba’s Orquesta Failde is as joyous an example of the classic Colombian-born style as one could ask for, complete with…
What Friends Are For
Category: Music videos
Sulaf Unveils New Single ‘Shogi Ana’ Ahead of Debut Album Aba
Sudanese artist Sulaf has released ‘Shogi Ana’, the second single from her upcoming debut album Aba. Performed in Arabic, Aba is a modern album rooted…
Women in Solidarity
France’s Manzel Loomaa is joined by Régine Lapassion for “Fanm,” a celebration of femininity on which their mutually edifying vocals are supported by a lively…
Robert Zielinski Celebrates the Beauty of Australia on ‘Minang Moon Lullaby’
Award-winning Western Australian violinist Robert Zielinski has just released his new single, “Minang Moon Lullaby,” and its accompanying video, a key work from his current…
Beyond Bolero
Blending the rhythm of bolero with jazz intricacy and the relaxed feel of Parisian café music, “Quiero” by sultry-voiced Guatemalan singer Amelia Rivera is a…
Manu Chao and Alexandre Carlo Join Playing For Change’s Amazon Advocacy Project
Playing For Change has released “Acontecer,” a new international collaboration that calls attention to the protection of the Amazon, Indigenous communities, and the environment. The…
Rodrigo y Gabriela Team With Naoki Urasawa for New “Monster” Video
Rodrigo y Gabriela have released the video for their new single, “Monster,” which features original artwork by acclaimed Japanese manga creator Naoki Urasawa. The track…
Samba Royalty
As reigning king of a self-explanatory genre called sambasoul, Brazil’s Wesley Noog proves his claim to the throne on “Pródigo,” a charmer with layers of…
It Takes All Kinds
A multinational band called Womankind delivers “Apaga La Luz,” a smooth but sizzling Latin-flavored track celebrating the virtues of the fairer gender.
New and Old from Portugal
Traditional Portuguese music is grandly showcased on “Espantalho do Deserto,” the debut single by the band Trevo de Cordas. The song moves between heartbeat-like subtlety…