Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Flute Virtuoso Norman Menzales fosters a rich dialog between Western Classical and Filipino Traditions
Norman Menzales – Panoramas (Para Recordings, 2025) Norman Menzales’ Panoramas (Para Recordings, 2025) presents a nuanced exploration of his Filipino heritage through a series of…
Book Presentation in Madrid: El Concierto de Santa Cecilia. Cádiz 1922
The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will host the presentation of the book El Concierto de Santa Cecilia. Cádiz 1922 by Javier Osuna, Ramón Soler, and…
Wandress, Debut Single by Dazzling Fiddler Ari Urban
“Wandress” is Ari Urban’s debut single as a solo artist. Urban is a classically trained violinist who has transcended musical genres through collaborating with musicians,…
Solace for troubled times – Banyan Tree presents spiritual music concert series in India
Mumbai-based cultural events organization Banyan Tree launched the 24th edition of its spiritual music concert series in Bengaluru this week. Titled Ruhaniyat – Seeking the…
Changüí – A Foundational Genre in Traditional Cuban Music
(headline image: Grupo Changüí de Guantánamo – Photo by Gianluca Tramontana) Changüí is an early form of traditional Cuban music from the sugar cane lands,…
Enriquito: A Multifaceted Trumpeter and Pioneer in Flamenco Jazz
Enrique Rodríguez, known as “Enriquito,” is a Spanish trumpeter and composer born in Puertollano (Ciudad Real). Raised in a musical household with a pianist mother…
Ryan David Green: Masterful American Roots Guitarist
Ryan David Green – Off and Running (self-release, 2024) Ryan David Green, a Berklee College of Music graduate, is known for his intricate yet accessible…
Flamenco Capital: Madrid’s Epicenter of Flamenco Art During FITUR 2025
Flamenco Capital unites Madrid’s most prestigious flamenco venues, showcasing this iconic Spanish art form as a cultural and touristic highlight of FITUR 2025 (International Tourism…
On the Spot and Spot On
Freestyling in a completely off-the-cuff, improvised manner, Caleb Hart (a Trinidadian based in Canada) displays a knack for Jamaican deejay chanting as well as wrapping…
Jupiter & Okwess Amplify Global Roots with Ekoya
Jupiter & Okwess – Ekoya (Airfono, 2025) Jupiter & Okwess, veterans of Kinshasa’s vibrant music scene, return with their fourth album, Ekoya, a striking hybrid…