Ritmo Rises: Budapest’s World Music Celebration Turns 10
Budapest Ritmo marks its 10th anniversary with a special edition from April 10-12, 2025, featuring a world music conference, a Central Eastern European showcase, and…
Santana’s Michael Jackson Tribute: “Stranger In Moscow” Live
Carlos Santana has officially released his instrumental rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Stranger In Moscow,” featured on his upcoming album, Sentient, set for release on March…
Electric Healing: Zar Electrik’s Electro-World Innovation
Zar Electrik – Koyo (Jarring Effects Label & Lamastrock, 2025) After gaining recognition with their debut EP Hawa, an extensive international tour, and a recorded…
Feel the Fire
It’s more than a bit ironic that the video for a song called “Burnin’” prominently features a snowy background. Even so, American band MSJR puts…
Living and Learning: Roberta Campos Embraces Artistic Freedom
Roberta Campos – Coisas de Viver (self-release, 2025) Fifteen years into her career, Braziian singer-songwriter Roberta Campos embraces full creative independence with Coisas de Viver…
Back in the Saddle: Alison Krauss & Union Station Return for 75-Date Tour
Alison Krauss & Union Station will embark on their first tour in over a decade, performing 75 shows across North America from April to September…
Irish band Téada Touring the United States in March and May
(headline image: Téada – Photo by Damien Stenson) Famed Irish band Téada is currently touring the United States. Téada is one of the finest contemporary…
Trad-Inspired: On the Lash Ignites Irish Folk with Fireside
On the Lash – Fireside (2025) Midwest-based Irish folk quartet On the Lash will release their debut EP, Fireside, on April 4, 2025. The ensemble…
“Bella Sei” Hits the Dance Floor: Mascarimirì’s Fiery Pizzica Single
Mascarimirì returns with “Bella Sei,“ a new single steeped in the Salento dialect, a signature element of Claudio “Cavallo” Giagnotti’s compositions. The song captures a…
Unsigned, But Not Unseen: Unsigned Only Evolves Into Music Awards
The Unsigned Only Music Competition has rebranded as the Unsigned Only Music Awards, expanding its mission to celebrate independent artists worldwide. For over a decade,…