“Argile” (clay) is the new album from Lakhdar Hanou Ensemble, led by French-Algerian ud player Lakhdar Hanou. This time, the ensemble turns its attention towards…
Argile, the Latest from Lakhdar Hanou Ensemble
Category: New CDs
Vigüela’s Artisan Way
Spanish folk ensemble Vigüela has a new album titled “A la manera artesana” (In the artisan way) scheduled for release in February 2022. The new…
Bill King’s Summerheat Reissue, Where Reggae Meets 1970s Strings
The 1979 single Summerheat by Bill King is available again as a reissue on the 7 Arts label. The tune combines reggae beats, 1970s soul…
Multi-instrumentalist Alexey León Releases Influenciado
Composer, virtuoso saxophonist and flutist Alexey León has a new album titled “Influenciado” on One World Records. Alexey León was born in Manzanillo, Cuba and…
Brazil Meets Argentina in Cecilia Stanzione e Mário Sève’s Canción Necesaria
Vocalist Cecilia Stanzione and flutist/saxophonist Mário Sève have a new album titled “Canción Necesaria” (Mills Records). “Canción necesaria” is a musical voyage in eleven stages…
Divanhana Announces New Album, Zavrzlama
Bosnian quintet Divanhana is set to release its sixth album Zavrzlama (CPL-Music) on January 28, 2022. “Zavrzlama” combines traditional Bosnian sevdalinkas with modern pop and…
Vlastimil Bjaček Releases Bagpipe Album Ruky na Dudách
Czech musician Vlastimil Bjaček has released an album titled Ruky na Dudách (i.e. Hands On Pipes) on the Indies Scope label. Vlastimil Bjaček is one…
Chuvash Stanzas & Songs, Debut from DIVA Ethno Future Sound
Russian band DIVA Ethno Future Sound has released an independent debut album titled “Chuvash Stanzas & Songs“. The band’s music is rooted in the traditions…
Dorota Barová Releases Second Solo Album, Dotyk
Vocalist and cellist Dorota Barová has released her second solo album, titled “Dotyk” (Touch). The album comes three years after her successful debut release “Iluzja”…
Sinan Cem Eroglu’s Fascinating Eastern Anatolian Sounds
Hamburg-based Turkish musician Sinan Cem Eroglu has released a beautiful instrumental album titled Akustik (SCE Musical Sound, 2022). The multi-instrumentalist produced, arranged, performed and recorded…