La Déferlance: A High Energy Mix of French Canadian Traditions
La Déferlance – Le Feu aux Poudres (self-released, 2022) Formed in 2018, La Déferlance has quickly established itself as a leading act in the Quebec…
Laid Back Reggae with a French Caribbean Essence
I’m not sure why French singer Justin DEUMIL has his surname upper-cased in each mention of him I’ve received, but I do know that his…
Carmen Souza’s “Port’Inglês” Explores Cape Verde’s Colonial Legacy Through African Jazz
Carmen Souza – Port’Inglês (Galileo Music, 2024) Carmen Souza’s Port’Inglês mixes traditional Cape Verdean rhythms with jazz, highlighting the country’s colonial history and cultural hybridization.…
Fábio Ramos New Single ‘Um Calice D’Nha Terra’ Out Now
Lusafrica’s rising star, Fábio Ramos, is set to release his debut album, Um Calice D’Nha Terra, on December 6, 2024. In the meantime, Ramos has…
Lincoln Center to Present Groundbreaking Acts at globalFEST 2025
(headline image: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, January 2023 – Photo by Lawrence Sumulong) The 22nd edition of New York’s influential world music showcase…
Simon Mayor’s ‘Winter with Mandolins’: A Seasonal Masterpiece with Strings Attached
Simon Mayor – Winter with Mandolins (Acoustics, 1992) Simon Mayor’s Winter with Mandolins, first released in 1992, presents a grand mélange of carols and seasonal…
Antonio “El Turry” to Perform at Roulette, New York on March 7, 2025
(headline image: Antonio “El Turry” – photo by Antonio Alay) Antonio “El Turry,” a prominent flamenco vocalist from Granada, is set to perform at Roulette…
Award-Winning Act Las Migas Announce North American Tour
Las Migas, the renowned all-female flamenco quartet from Spain, will embark on a 12-city North American tour next month to promote their latest album, Rumberas.…
Clive Carroll Plays the music of John Renbourn
Clive Carroll – The Abbot – Clive Carroll Plays the music of John Renbourn (self-released, 2023) Clive Carroll’s The Abbot – Clive Carroll Plays the…
Zaÿ Sivadas & Saraswati’s Vigorous Mix of Kirtan Music with Reggae
Combining Sanskrit-rooted kirtan music with Jamaican reggae and making you wonder why nobody thought of doing so before, French duo Zaÿ Sivadas & Saraswati create…