Christine Zayed Bridges Arabic Tradition and Modernity with Kama Kuntu
Christine Zayed – Kama Kuntu (T-Rec., 2024) Christine Zayed, a Palestinian-born singer, composer, arranger, and kanun (qanun) master, has captivated audiences with her innovative approach…
Afro-Reggae Musician Tiken Jah Fakoly
Tiken Jah Fakoly, born as Doumbia Moussa Fakoly, entered the world of reggae in the late 1980s, forming his first band, Les Djelis. Amidst political…
Australia’s The Mandé Spirit Celebrate Malian musician Toumani Diabate
(headline image: The Mandé Spirit — Photo by Kurt Eckardt) On December 6th, an ensemble of musicians from the West African diaspora gathered in an…
Guitar Master and Songwriter Jenn Butterworth Releases “Little Sparrow” Single
“Little Sparrow” is the second single from Jenn Butterworth’s forthcoming album, Her By Design. Renowned as one of the leading figures in traditional folk guitar,…
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…