Composed and produced by American John Finbury and sung by Brazilian Bruna Black, “Vã Revelação” (“Vain Revelation”) gives the familiar warmth of samba an extra…
Inventive Samba Variation by John Finbury
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Genuine Reggae by Denmark’s Total Hip Replacement
I’d give them high marks for a great band name even if their music didn’t do a thing for me, but the authentic reggae sound…
Easygoing Afro-samba by Pedro Bezerra
A moody, mellow take on Afro-samba with prominent piano and airy vocals,”Na Beira do Mar” by Brazil’s Pedro Bezerra shows just how resilient and satisfying…
Arnito and Adama Koeta Deliver Skillful Guitar and Kora Dialog
Prolific French guitarist Arnito duets with kora player Adama Koeta on “After Work,” a deftly played piece of music that bridges African, flamenco, Roma, and…
Katara Dazzles with West African Grooves
An instrumental called “Ophelia” by American duo Katara scores big points with its skittering rhythm, West African feel, echoey production values and some of the…
Vini De Groove Makes contact with Portuguese and Afro-Brazilian Traditions
The USA’s Vini De Groove reaches for the deepest depths of the musical connections between Portuguese and Afro-Brazilian cultures on his track “Boi da Resiliência.”…
Earthtones Unveil “Limones” Single Featuring Semblanzas Del Rio Guapi
“Limones” is the second single from Earthtones, the US-based artist and electronic music producer, from the upcoming album We Can Live Together. The album is…
Benson Duo Captivates with Haunting New Instrumental ‘Donner Pass’
Benson’s “Donner Pass” is a haunting instrumental composition by the duo of award-winning banjo player Kristin Scott Benson and acclaimed mandolinist Wayne Benson. Following their…
Darren Nicholson’s “Big Sky,” a Story About an American Explorer
Darren Nicholson has released a new single titled “Big Sky” (Mountain Home Music Company), about a famous American explorer. “This is one of my favorite…
Laid-Back Reggae for the summer with Eddie Witz and The Most High
Easygoing, good-time reggae is never a bad thing. Los Angeles-based Eddie Witz and The Most High seem to know this, and their “My Island” is…