Guqin, the Ancient Zither of China
(headline image: Guqin) The guqin is a seven-stringed plucked zither. It is a long, narrow instrument formed by two planks of wood glued together. As…
Mari Boine Takes the Number One Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart for January 2025
Alva by Mari Boine has claimed the number one position on the Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of January 2025. Mari Boine is…
Aboubakar Traoré & Balima Ascend to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for January 2025
The album Sababu by Aboubakar Traoré & Balima claimed the coveted number one spot of the World Music Charts Europe for the month of January…
Rediscovering a Pioneer: Norberto de Nöah’s Böhöbé Spirits Müsic Returns
Norberto De Nöah – Böhöbé Spirits Müsic (Canela En Surco – Urpa i Musell, 2024) The groundbreaking Böhöbé Spirits Müsic, originally released in 1988 by…
The Steve Martin Banjo Prize Board Announces 2024’s Winners
(headline image: Allison de Groot – Photo by Phil Cook) Steve Martin and the Board of The Steve Martin Banjo Prize announced in late December…
Allison de Groot: A Modern Banjo Virtuoso Driving Old-Time Music Forward
Allison de Groot is a celebrated clawhammer banjoist recognized as one of the leading instrumentalists in the North American folk music scene. Born and raised…
Fely Tchaco Revives “Zante” with a Vibrant Zouglou Remix
Ivorian-American singer-songwriter Fely Tchaco has unveiled a new remix of her single “Zante,” reimagined by renowned Ivorian producer and musician David Tayorault. Known as “The…
Mariana Masetto’s Cósmica: A Polyglot Fusion of Art and Spirit
Mariana Masetto – Cósmica (Bumbunita música, 2024) Mariana Masetto, the lovely Argentine singer-songwriter and yoga instructor, celebrates a decade-long career with her latest album, Cósmica.…
Flook Debuts First-Ever Single, “The Farther Shore/Winter Flower”
Celtic music band Flook has unveiled their first single, “The Farther Shore/Winter Flower“. The track explores themes of sea journeys, beauty, and transitions, reflecting over…
JB Moundele: From Jazz Roots to African Rhythms
JB Moundele – Racines (New Groove, self-release, 2024) JB Moundele is a versatile saxophonist, composer, producer, and arranger whose career reflects his explorations of jazz…