Kala Jula, Gangbé Brass Band, and Fama Diabaté Honor Kassé Mady Diabaté
Kala Jula & Gangbé Brass Band feat Fama Diabaté – Asro (Tribute to Kassé Mady Diabaté) (Buda Musique, 2023) In a powerful homage to the…
Gera Bertolone’s Femmina: A Fierce Journey of Identity and Emancipation
Gera Bertolone – Femmina (Sonora Recordings, distributed by Absilone, 2024) Femmina, Gera Bertolone’s second album, will be released on October 18 in both CD and…
Erlend Viken Trio Explores New Frontiers with Ville Veier (Wild Roads)
Erlend Viken Trio – Ville Veier (Wild Roads) (Heilo / Grappa, 2024) The Erlend Viken Trio’s latest album Ville Veier is an enthralling journey through…
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,”…