BaBa ZuLa Releases New Single from Upcoming Album
Turkish psychedelic band BaBa ZuLa has released “Arsız Saksağan (Cheeky Magpie),” the first single from their upcoming album İstanbul Sokakları (Streets of Istanbul), set to…
Sapocaya’s Multicultural Array of Afro-Rooted Jazz
With their instrumental track “Baraúna,” a French band called Sapocaya expertly captures the point where Africa, Brazil, and jazz converge.
The Shekere: A Fundamental Traditional African Percussion Instrument
(headline image: Latin Percussion shekere, LP486) The shekere is a percussion instrument made from a dried gourd, covered with a net woven with beads, stones,…
Jawa, Keepers of Venerable Aleppo Sufi Traditions
Jawa – Last Breaths from Aleppo (Muziekpublique, 2023) Multinational ensemble Jawa plays transfixing music that is rooted in Sufi practices. Indeed, Jawa is dedicated to…
International Flamenco Programmers Arrive in Granada for FlamencoEñe 2024
Thirteen international flamenco programmers and representatives from fourteen festivals, organizations, and institutions will gather in Granada to attend the concerts of FlamencoEñe 2024. This event,…
A Moving Sound and ETHEL Unite for a Bold Cross-Genre Album
A Moving Sound and ETHEL – The Wheel of Life (ARC Music, 2024) The Wheel of Life is an innovative cross-genre album that gracefully combines…
IBMA Bluegrass Live 2024: Full Schedule Released
The full schedule for the 2024 IBMA Bluegrass Live, powered by PNC, has been officially released. This year’s event will highlight the 100th anniversary of…
Andy Leftwich Releases Dynamic Instrumental Video for “Aced”
Andy Leftwich has unveiled the music video for his new single, “Aced,” an energetic and complex instrumental piece. The track is characterized by arpeggiated melodies,…
Open The Door For Three Share their passion for Irish music
Open The Door For Three – A Prosperous Gale (2024) Veteran Irish traditional music trio Open The Door For Three is set to release their…
Superb Song by Cameroonian Artist Princess Vinia
I don’t know if she’s actual royalty, but Cameroon’s Princess Vinia has a dandy of a track called “Barbasin” that starts with a beat tapped…