From Hallingdal To Homs: Spove’s Folk Flight
Spove, Nawara Alnaddaf, Silje Risdal Liahagen, Inger Hannisdal, Adrian Myhr – Spove (Fiol, 2025) Norwegian-Syrian quartet Spove has released its debut album, Spove. The exquisite…
Aditya Prakash Releases “Anthem” Single
Renowned singer and multi-instrumentalist Aditya Prakash has released a new single titled “Anthem.” In this track, he plays the tambura swaramandal, an instrument traditionally used…
Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats Release Spanish Children’s Album, “Creciendo”
Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats – Creciendo (2024) Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats have released their first full-length Spanish children’s album, Creciendo. The…
Ikram Launches her new single “Mar, Sangre, Arena”
The Spanish-Moroccan singer-songwriter Ikram has released her new single, “Mar, Sangre, Arena” (Sea, Blood, Sand). This song combines electronic music with traditional North African sounds…
Manuel Valencia, Flamenco Guitarist with Deep Gitano Roots
Manuel Valencia, from Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, grew up under the guidance of his uncle, Fernando Terremoto, who nurtured his deep love for the…
Mundial Montréal 2024 Announces First Wave of Official Showcases
Mundial Montréal returns for its 14th edition from November 19 to 22, 2024. Featuring nearly 30 showcasing artists, the event highlights the best in world…
Creative planet – Montreal International Jazz Festival 2024 adds showcases of world music
One of my top annual musical highlights is attending the Montreal International Jazz Festival (MIJF) each summer! The 44th successful edition wrapped up this month…
The David Mayfield Parade Debuts on Mountain Fever Records
The David Mayfield Parade has released their debut recording, “Daytime Moon,” under Mountain Fever Records. Produced by Tim O’Brien and written by band member Ryan…
The International Peteneras Singing Contest Highlights Paterna as a Flamenco Hub
The 48th International Peteneras Singing Contest is nearing its conclusion in Paterna de Rivera, the town in Cádiz where this flamenco style originated. The grand…
Feel Good Modern Joik by Emil Kárlsen
Emil Kárlsen – Binnát (By Norse Music, 2024) Emil Ráste Karlsen, known as Emil Kárlsen, is a young Northern Sami multi-instrumentalist and artist from Omasvuotna/Omasvuonon/Storfjord…
Los Gaiteros De San Jacinto Touring North America
Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, a renowned Colombian cumbia and gaita group, is currently touring North America. The group, winners of the 2007 Latin Grammy…