Suma Flamenca’s First Week: A Celebration of Flamenco Excellence
(headline image; Manuela Carrasco – Photo by Paco Sánchez) The first week of Suma Flamenca will feature 16 performances across Madrid and San Lorenzo de…
Pepe Habichuela Opened Suma Flamenca Festival with a Nod to His Roots
(headline image: Pepe Habichuela performing live at Suma Flamenca 2024 – Photo by Pablo Lorente) Last night, Pepe Habichuela inaugurated the 19th edition of the…
Moira Smiley: A Versatile and Exquisite Singer in Folk and Choral Music
Moira Smiley is a renowned American singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, born on May 21, 1976, in New Haven, Vermont. She has established herself as a…
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80’s Boldly Inventive Afrobeat
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 – Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) (Record Kicks, 2024) Nigerian Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti released his highly anticipated album,…
Wardruna Returns with ‘Birna’: A Deep Dive into Nordic Folklore and Nature
Wardruna, internationally recognized for mixing Norwegian folk with post-rock elements, is set to release their sixth album, Birna, on January 24 through Sony Music and…
Masters of Flamenco Guitar at Suma Flamenca 2024
(headline image: Gerardo Núñez – Photo by Ricardo Bustillo) Suma Flamenca 2024 will feature a diverse range of flamenco guitar performances by some of the…
Lyam Akram’s Spirited Moroccan Alchemy
Sometimes all an artist needs is the right meetup of traditional and contemporary sounds. Moroccan / French singer Lyam Akram achieves as much with “Nassibi,”…
Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: A Deep Dive into Her Jazz Evolution (1976-1980)
Rhino Records has released Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), marking the latest entry in the ongoing, GRAMMY-winning series. This volume continues…
Avra Banerje’s remarkable convergence of Ghazals, Sufi sounds, and instrumental pieces
Avra Banerjee – Melody of Memories (Avra Banerjee, 2024) Melody of Memories (2024) by Avra Banerjee is a musical exploration that masterfully bridges Indian classical…
The Vital Songs of the Bhutan Balladeers
Bhutan Balladeers – Your Face is Like the Moon, Your Eyes Are Stars (Glitterbeat, 2024) The Bhutan Balladeers present Your Face is Like the Moon,…