Fraser Fifield’s One Great Circle: A Reverent Tribute to Scottish Tradition and Reincarnation
Fraser Fifield – One Great Circle (Tanar Records, 2024) Fraser Fifield, a highly-talented Scottish multi-instrumentalist and composer known for his expertise on the low whistle…
Bossa Nova Innovator Sergio Mendes Dies at 83
(headline image: Sergio Mendes in 2020. Photo by Mizo) Extraordinary Brazilian composer, pianist, and songwriter Sergio Mendes died on September 5, 2024, in Los Angeles,…
José Alberto “El Ruiseñor” Reveals Irresistible Salsa Song “Prisionero de Amor”
“Prisionero de Amor,” composed by Mo Fini, founder of Tumi Music, is a salsa track featuring Grammy-nominated artist José Alberto “El Ruiseñor” and Nolita Golding.…
The Bouzouki: An Alluring Long-Necked Lute with Roots in Greece
(headline image: Greek bouzouki – CC BY 2.5, Link) The bouzouki is a musical instrument deeply rooted in Greek tradition, renowned for its distinctive sound…
Carnegie Hall Launches Season-Long Nuestros Sonidos Festival During Hispanic Heritage Month
Carnegie Hall is launching Nuestros Sonidos, a season-long festival celebrating Hispanic culture in the U.S., in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month. The festival begins with…
Pat Broaders: A Journey Through Irish Traditional Music
Pat Broaders, born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, began his musical career at the age of eight. Initially playing the whistle, he soon transitioned to…
Salsa Masters Spanish Harlem Orchestra Deliver Another Winner
Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Swing Forever (Ovation Records, 2024) The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, a three-time Grammy Award-winning salsa ensemble, has released its ninth studio album,…
Queens United International Party (QUIP) is set to host its 7th annual World Music Festival
(headline image: Yacouba Sissoko) Queens United International Party (QUIP) is set to host its 7th annual World Music Festival on Saturday, September 21, at Sunnyside…
Cuban Band Gitanos Present Party Song “Fiestando”
“Fiestando” is a joyful song composed by Cuban artist Michel Hernandez and performed by his dynamic band Gitanos. It transports the listener to an endless…
Rabab Virtuoso Qais Essar Breaks New Ground in Echoes of the Unseen
Qais Essar – Echoes of the Unseen (Worlds Within Worlds, 2024) Qais Essar, an Afghan-American composer and virtuoso rabab player, is set to release his…