Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, arranger and composer Douglas Felipe has released an album titled Afro. Felipe recorded this engaging album which is deeply grounded in Afro-Brazilian, African…
Douglas Felipe Reveals His Roots on Afro
Category: New CDs and digital releases
A Tribute to Macedonia’s Gypsy Queen
My Last Song – A Tribute to Macedonia’s Gypsy Queen (ARC Music) is a new album from Esma Redžepova and Nune Brothers, scheduled for release…
Reissue of Ali Farka Touré’s ‘Red’ Album
The album Red from legendary Malian musician Ali Farka Touré was reissued in March 2021, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of Ali Farka Toure’s death…
Celina da Piedade Releases Live Album
Acclaimed vocalist and accordionist Celina da Piedade, one of the most recognized singer-songwriters in Portuguese roots music, has released a live album. “Celina da Piedade…
Lalala Napoli Celebrates Neapolitan Roots and Trance on Cavalluccio
Cavalluccio is the new album from French band Lalala Napoli. The ensemble is led by accordionist and vocalist François Castiello, who has Italian roots. Castiello…
VAN Quartet Releases ‘Return’
Armenian music ensemble VAN Quartet has a new album titled “Return.” The ensemble performs a combination of jazz and Armenian music. The lineup includes Armenian…
Cuarteto Tafi Releases Amanecer
France-based world music act Cuarteto Tafi has a new album titled Amanecer. The quartet combines Argentine music with vocals in Spanish, sounds of the eastern…
Øyvind Kristiansen and Jonas Kilmork Vemøy present Hymns of Compassion
Norwegian musicians Øyvind Kristiansen and Jonas Kilmork Vemøy have a new album titled “Hymns of Compassion.” The new recording features beautiful meditations for Easter and…
Sakili’s Creole Sounds from the Indian Ocean
Sakili is a band from Rodrigues island in the Indian Ocean. Sakili is set to release Creole Sounds from the Indian Ocean (ARC Music) on…
Jupiter & Okwess To Release Na Kozonga
Congolese band Jupiter & Okwess is set to release its new album “Na Kozonga” on April 23, 2021. “Na Kozonga” is the fruit of the…