“Passion Flower” is the first single from San Diego harpist Tasha Smith Godinez’s upcoming album, A New Day. This piece features Godinez on a 47-string…
East Tennessee bluegrass group The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys have released their first single of 2024, “Lonely Pine,” through Smithsonian Folkways. This song, which premiered at…
Born in Addis Ababa and currently a resident of Los Angeles, guitarist/vocalist Esy Tadesse nails the golden age Ethiopian sound on “Buna,” a track brimming…
Hybrid reggae doesn’t always work, but an American who goes by the name of Zoolook gets it absolutely right with “Rockers,” a blend of Jamaican,…
A new track by American reggae singer Kingly T urges humanity to “Change Direction.” That’s good advice on a number of levels, and the hard-hitting…
Hailing from Mexico and the United States respectively, veteran musicians Ingrid León and Bob James give the classic bossa nova style their own stamp with…
The trio MiASiN! features female artists from Armenia, Turkey, and France. They sing about emancipation, freedom, and being “miasin” (meaning “together” in Armenian). MiASiN! explore…
Söndörgö has recently released a new single titled “Spoon,” featuring Chris Potter. Infused with elements of Balkan and jazz music, the composition presents a mix…
Rebecca Frazier has released her new single, “Available,” under Compass Records. This track explores themes of commitment and infidelity, portraying a bride’s disillusionment as her…
New Tanzanian act The Zawose Queens have released a music video titled “Maisha.” Real World Records recently signed The Zawose Queens. The group is led…