Ritual, A Masterful Work of Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Music
Léo Leobons – Ritual (Kaxambu Records, 2018) If you are into Cuban and Brazilian percussion, Ritual by Léo Leobons is a real treat. Ritual is…
Círculo Flamenco De Madrid Unveils 2025–2026 Season: 36 Dates
The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid announced a 2025–2026 program built around 36 events that will present cante, concert guitar, and a slate of parallel activities.…
Sandra Carrasco and Olga Pericet Lead a Day of Premieres at Suma Flamenca
(headline image: Sandra Carrasco – Photo by Cien-x-Cien) The first world premiere of Suma Flamenca will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, with singer…
Section House Supercharges “Pike County Breakdown” With Waltz-Time Twist
Section House has released a new single on Mountain Fever Records, a waltz-time reworking of Bill Monroe’s instrumental “Pike County Breakdown.” The tune’s lineage reaches…
Radio Macandé Drops ‘Pejina,’ Launches ‘Vuelta Al Camino’ Unplugged Tour On Oct. 17
Radio Macandé marks 20 years with the new single “Pejina” and a companion music video. The duo, Juan Luis Mendoza Moreno and Ernesto Márquez, also…
Pipo Romero Elegantly Mixes Flamenco, Americana, and Electronics
Pipo Romero – Alborada (self-release, 2025) Spanish guitarist-composer Pipo Romero has released Alborada, his fourth studio album. The record centers on Romero’s elegant, inventive and…
Far Beyond Acceptable
A classic dub reggae sound is achieved by France’s PierreFeu with his track ”Accepter le dub.” A heavy bassline, mystical vibes, properly placed effects and…
Dorantes Pays Tribute to Scarlatti at Suma Flamenca With Scarlattianas
(headline image: Dorantes – Photo by Javier Caro) Suma Flamenca continues on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Teatros del Canal with a performance by acclaimed…
Ángeles Toledano Opens Suma Flamenca With Sangre Sucia and a Contemporary Spirit
The Andalusian singer Ángeles Toledano, one of the brightest new voices in flamenco, will inaugurate Suma Flamenca 2025, organized by the Community of Madrid, on…
Juan Medina Unveils “Al Badawi Live Trio,” An Intimate Two-Guitar Cut From Debut Album Fugaz
Spanish guitarist-composer Juan Medina has released “Al Badawi Live Trio,” a stripped-back guitar version featuring Óscar Manzano on guitar and Poti Trujillo on percussion. The…