Accra Quartet Delivers Spectacular Mix of Afro-Rooted Jazz and Rock
A guitarist, a trombonist and two percussionists comprise Ghana’s Accra Quartet. Their track entitled “Batobe (They are right)” is a breakneck-paced jam that combines jazz,…
WOMEX 2025 Conference to Return to Tampere, Finland
(headline image: Tampere – Photo by Juha Suhonen) Tampere, Finland, will host the 31st edition of world music conference WOMEX from October 22-26, 2025. This…
Ibrahim Maalouf’s Trumpets of Michel-Ange: A Celebration of Lebanese Heritage and Innovation
Ibrahim Maalouf – Trumpets Of Michel-Ange (Mister Ibe, 2024) French-Lebanese trumpet maestro and composer Ibrahim Maalouf has unveiled his 18th studio album, Trumpets of Michel-Ange,…
FAI 2025 to Spotlight Portugal’s Rich Folk Music Tradition
Folk Alliance International (FAI) has selected Portugal as the featured Country Focus for its 2025 conference. In partnership with Why Portugal, the event will explore…
Círculo Flamenco de Madrid Unveils 2024-2025 Season: A Rich Lineup of 32 Events
The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid has announced the program for its twelfth season (2024-2025), featuring 32 events that put the spotlight on flamenco singing, concert…
Nesrine Unveils “Kan Ya Makan”: A Deeply Personal Fusion of Arabic and European Cultures
Nesrine – Kan Ya Makan – Once Upon a Time (ACT, 2024) Franco-Algerian singer and cellist Nesrine will release her latest album, Kan Ya Makan…
Aylin’s Soulgarden Unites Alevi Tradition with Modern Genres on Debut Album
Aylin’s Soulgarden – Bu Bir Demdir (CPL Music, 2024) Aylin’s Soulgarden, an innovative German band that fuses deeply grounded Alevi music with the modern sounds…
Guinevere Releases Poignant New Single “Unravel,” Honoring a Lost Friend
(headline image: Guinevere – Photo by Stefano D’Angelo) Italian-born singer and songwriter Guinevere has unveiled her latest single, “Unravel,” an evocative mix of folk-rock, pop,…
Francis Ndoumbe’s Irresistible Afro-Latin Sound
Born in Cameroon and based in the U.S., Francis Ndoumbe achieves a top-notch Afro/Latin sound throughout “Tremendo Lio,” a track that feels tailor-made for the…
Kala Jula, Gangbé Brass Band, and Fama Diabaté Honor Kassé Mady Diabaté
Kala Jula & Gangbé Brass Band feat Fama Diabaté – Asro (Tribute to Kassé Mady Diabaté) (Buda Musique, 2023) In a powerful homage to the…