Rocky Dawuni, an influential Ghanaian singer and songwriter, has released his latest single, “Rise.” Known as the “King of Afro Roots,” Dawuni offers this track…
Ghanaian Music Icon Rocky Dawuni Releases Empowering Anthem “Rise”
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Shapeshifting Ancient Ballad Celebrates the Lady of Aragon
Inventive U.K. artist Periscopi Invertit scores again with “La dama d’aragó.” It’s a Catalan ballad from centuries ago, with similarities to a Greek folk song…
Joyful Cumbia by Italy’s Beppe Delre
Beppe Delre is an Italian with a lengthy musical resume, so I’m guessing that the Latin/cumbia style of his track “L’anguria” is only a sampling…
Sideline Infuses Fresh Energy into Bluegrass Classic “Is It True”
Sideline, the renowned bluegrass ensemble, brings new life to the classic song “Is It True,” originally written and recorded by Jim & Jesse McReynolds 71…
Fábia Rebordão unveils A Voar por Cima das Águas
Portuguese artist Fábia Rebordão has released her new single, “A Voar Por Cima Das Águas,” accompanied by a video directed by Vasco Coutinho.
Rhiannon Giddens, Crys Matthews, and the Resistance Revival Chorus Reimagine Peggy Seeger’s “How I Long for Peace”
Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens collaborates with singer-songwriter Crys Matthews and the Resistance Revival Chorus to present a new version of Peggy Seeger’s…
Mediterranean Seasoned Music by Stunning Serbian Guitarist Aleksandar Cupara
“When She Dances,” an instrumental piece by Serbian classical guitarist Aleksandar Cupara, is a lengthy yet consistently engaging display of dazzling Mediterranean-flavored fret work.
Enchanting “Viens sentir le vent” by Laure Trazzi
Sung in French but with a distinct Lusophone feel throughout the melody and groove, “Viens sentir le vent” by France’s Laure Trazzi is a lilting…
BaBa ZuLa Releases New Single from Upcoming Album
Turkish psychedelic band BaBa ZuLa has released “Arsız Saksağan (Cheeky Magpie),” the first single from their upcoming album İstanbul Sokakları (Streets of Istanbul), set to…
Sapocaya’s Multicultural Array of Afro-Rooted Jazz
With their instrumental track “Baraúna,” a French band called Sapocaya expertly captures the point where Africa, Brazil, and jazz converge.