Seun Kuti & Egypt 80’s Boldly Inventive Afrobeat
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 – Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) (Record Kicks, 2024) Nigerian Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti released his highly anticipated album,…
Wardruna Returns with ‘Birna’: A Deep Dive into Nordic Folklore and Nature
Wardruna, internationally recognized for mixing Norwegian folk with post-rock elements, is set to release their sixth album, Birna, on January 24 through Sony Music and…
Masters of Flamenco Guitar at Suma Flamenca 2024
(headline image: Gerardo Núñez – Photo by Ricardo Bustillo) Suma Flamenca 2024 will feature a diverse range of flamenco guitar performances by some of the…
Lyam Akram’s Spirited Moroccan Alchemy
Sometimes all an artist needs is the right meetup of traditional and contemporary sounds. Moroccan / French singer Lyam Akram achieves as much with “Nassibi,”…
Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: A Deep Dive into Her Jazz Evolution (1976-1980)
Rhino Records has released Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), marking the latest entry in the ongoing, GRAMMY-winning series. This volume continues…
Avra Banerje’s remarkable convergence of Ghazals, Sufi sounds, and instrumental pieces
Avra Banerjee – Melody of Memories (Avra Banerjee, 2024) Melody of Memories (2024) by Avra Banerjee is a musical exploration that masterfully bridges Indian classical…
The Vital Songs of the Bhutan Balladeers
Bhutan Balladeers – Your Face is Like the Moon, Your Eyes Are Stars (Glitterbeat, 2024) The Bhutan Balladeers present Your Face is Like the Moon,…
Rising Flamenco Guitarist Manuel Cerpa: An Exceptional Musician
Manuel Jesús Cerpa González, born on March 26, 2003, in Chipiona, Spain, began playing guitar at the age of 10 under the tutelage of Juan…
Gao Hong and Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde present ‘Alondra’, an Encounter of Pipa and Guitar
Gao Hong & Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde – Alondra (ARC Music, 2024) Alondra, the latest album from Chinese pipa master Gao Hong and flamenco guitarist Ignacio…
Captivating Vocalists Set for Suma Flamenca 2024
(headline image: Carmen Linares – photo by Ricky Davila) Suma Flamenca 2024 promises a series of exceptional cante recitals featuring some of flamenco‘s most renowned…