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…
Daggy Style
A combination of dub reggae and synthesized chill, “Zion Meditation” by Japan’s Daggy Busker is indeed a meditative, and well-crafted, wall of sounds. (I have…
Jesús Méndez and Enrique Sakai Pay Tribute to Japanese Flamenco Enthusiasts
The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will host a special event, “Honores a la Afición Japonesa” (Tribute to Japanese Flamenco Enthusiasts) on January 9, 2025. The…
Kananayé Celebrates Burkinan Music and Resilience
Kanazoe, Clotilde Rullaud, Abdoulaye Traoré, Boubacar Djiga, Achille Nacoulma – Kananayé (TZIG’ART, 2024) In Burkina Faso, the phrase “ka nana ye” translates to “it’s not…
Andrés Barrios Channels the Spirit of Lorca through Modern Flamenco
Andrés Barrios – De Barrios a Lorca: Rapsodia de Canciones Populares (2024) Andrés Barrios, born in 1997 in Utrera, Seville, is a groundbreaking flamenco composer…
Secret Planet 2025: A World Music Celebration in New York City
The 2025 edition of Secret Planet is set to take place on Saturday, January 11 at DROM in New York City. Performances begin at 7:00…
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…