Captivating Vocalists Set for Suma Flamenca 2024
(headline image: Carmen Linares – photo by Ricky Davila) Suma Flamenca 2024 promises a series of exceptional cante recitals featuring some of flamenco‘s most renowned…
Sister Sadie Delivers Hope with “All Will Be Well”
Sister Sadie’s latest single, “All Will Be Well,” highlights the award-winning group’s ability to combine heartfelt lyrics with masterful musicianship. The song, brought to the…
Mambo Jazz Party Fuses Latin jazz tradition with modern jazz innovation
Jonathan Powell – Mambo Jazz Party (Circle 9 Records, 2024) Trumpeter Jonathan Powell brings together his extensive experience in New York’s Latin jazz scene with…
Flamenco’s Recording Legacy: An Exhibition in Madrid
(headline image: El flamenco en la dramática luna negra exhibition. Photo by Pablo Lorente.) From October 1st to 29th, the Ateneo de Madrid’s Sala Anselma…
Habibi Festival 2024: A Celebration of Southwest Asian and North African Sounds
(headline image: Israa Shalaby – Photo by Sachyn Mital) The Habibi Festival has returned for its fourth year, October 8 – 12, 2024. The event…
Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini Honor Brazilian Composer Guinga in New Album
Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini – Guinga (GroundUp Music, 2024) Extraordinary New York-based trombonist, singer, and composer Natalie Cressman shines as a versatile artist comfortable…
El Khat’s Third Album ‘Mute’ Released on Glitterbeat
El Khat – Mute (Glitterbeat, 2024) ,Despite its title, El Khat’s third album, Mute bursts with energy. The nomadic band led Eyal el Wahab presents…
Darren Nicholson’s “Windows Have Pains” Embraces Country Influences
Darren Nicholson’s latest single, “Windows Have Pains” (Mountain Home Music Company), seamlessly combines country and bluegrass influences. The track opens with award-winning fiddler Deanie Richardson’s…
Johan Tobias Bergstrøm’s “Nova”: A Venture Into World Music
Johan Tobias Bergstrøm – Nova (Losen, 2024) The seeds for Johan Tobias Bergstrøm’s album Nova were planted back in 2020 during a performance for the…
Ronnie Baker Brooks Drops Live Video Ahead of Blues In My DNA Album Release
(headline image; Ronnie Baker Brooks – photo by Jim Summaria) Blues-rock guitarist and vocalist Ronnie Baker Brooks is set to release a live performance video…