Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
Kora to the Core
American kora players aren’t exactly commonplace, so the work of Kane Mathis is not only noteworthy for his individuality, but for his expertise. He leads…
Ethio-Jazz Pioneer Mulatu Astatke Collaborates with Hoodna Orchestra on New Album Tension
Mulatu Astatke – Tension (Batov Records, 2024) Ethio-jazz legend Mulatu Astatke partnered with Tel Aviv’s Hoodna Orchestra on Tension, a fantastic seven-track album that mixes…
Resources for People Affected by Los Angeles January 2025 Fire
The news from Los Angeles, California, indicate devastating losses of homes, music studios and musicians’ equipment. More than 2,000 homes have been destroyed by two…
“Shaped by Sound” Celebrates North Carolina’s Musical Legacy
PBS North Carolina has announced the launch of Shaped by Sound, a 13-part original music performance series debuting Thursday, February 6. The series highlights North…
Russian World Music Chart Reveals Top Albums in 2024
The Russian World Music Chart has released the list of top albums in 2024. In total, 67 albums in the genres of world music, ethnic…
Alvaro Lancellotti Explores Afro-Brazilian Spirituality in ‘Arruda, Alfazema e Guiné’
Alvaro Lancellotti – Arruda, Alfazema e Guiné (Amor in Sound, 2024) Brazilian singer-songwriter Alvaro Lancellotti’s third studio album, Arruda, Alfazema e Guiné, goes deeply into…
Gypsy Songs and Legends
Folk music has always followed people on the move, and this was particularly the case with the Scots Irish, many of whom left the British…
Atypical Brazil
Brazil’s Dude São Thiago harnesses layered percussion, jangly piano, nimble vocals and quirky production touches to make “Mitiê” an attention grabber that succeeds from both…
Missing Music: Voices from Where the First Roads End
“Missing Music: Voices from Where the First Roads End” was authored by Grammy-winning music producer Ian Brennan. It chronicles his ongoing efforts to amplify the…
Turkish Folk Music Presented with Modern Digital Innovation
Turkish label Kalan Music has rolled out a music video that integrates the rich heritage of Turkish folk music with modern digital innovations. In their…