Jiraan’s Sirto: A Transcendent Fusion of Middle Eastern and European Traditions
Jiraan – Sirto (Zephyrus Records, 2023) Under the visionary leadership of Syrian violinist and composer Shalan Alhamwy, Jiraan is a groundbreaking ensemble that redefines the…
Robert Browning Associates Announces 2024-25 World Music Concert Season
Robert Browning Associates has revealed its 2024-25 season, presenting a diverse lineup of world music performances in New York City. Highlights include: Robert Browning has…
Prominent Canadian Bluegrass Band Under the Rocks Returns with ‘Honest Try’
Canada’s Under The Rocks released their new album Honest Try in early 2024. Based in an area with a scenic backdrop of rolling hills and…
Rajhesh Vaidhya with Sai Giridhar and Kousic Sen to Prform in Liverpool
The second evening concert of the Milap season will feature the internationally acclaimed Indian classical musician Rajhesh Vaidhya. A virtuoso of the veena, a traditional…
Mediterranean Seasoned Music by Stunning Serbian Guitarist Aleksandar Cupara
“When She Dances,” an instrumental piece by Serbian classical guitarist Aleksandar Cupara, is a lengthy yet consistently engaging display of dazzling Mediterranean-flavored fret work.
Juana Luna: Engaging Storytelling Through Indie Neofolk
Juana Luna – Canciones en Blanco y Negro (Folkalist Records, 2024) Juana Luna, a Buenos Aires native living in the USA, is an artist whose…
José Mauro, Brazilian Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 75
José Mauro, an iconic Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist, passed away at 75 after a brief illness. Known for his two albums, Obnoxius (1970) and A…
Folk Alliance International Conference Announces 2025 Official Showcase Artists
The 37th Annual Folk Alliance International Conference will take place on February 19 – 23, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The organization revealed the exciting…
Enchanting “Viens sentir le vent” by Laure Trazzi
Sung in French but with a distinct Lusophone feel throughout the melody and groove, “Viens sentir le vent” by France’s Laure Trazzi is a lilting…
Bachata Academy to Perform at 18th Street Casa de Cultura
Academia de Bachata (Bachata Academy), the world’s only school dedicated to bachata music, will perform on Thursday, October 10, at 18th Street Casa de Cultura…