Scintillating Afro-Iraqi Music by Ahmed Moneka
Ahmed Moneka – Kanzafula: Afro-Iraqi Sufi Soul (LulaWorld, 2024) Ahmed Moneka’s engaging Kanzafula is a vibrant fusion of Afro-Sufi music, seamlessly intertwining influences from Iraq,…
Varijashree Venugopal, From Child Prodigy to Renowned Vocalist and Flutist
(headline image: Varijashree Venugopal -Photo by Daniil Strelnikov) Varijashree Venugopal, born on March 6, 1991, in Bangalore, India, is a renowned Indian singer and flutist.…
Reyes Carrasco, Keeper of Ancient Flamenco Traditions
Reyes Carrasco was born in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Seville. She is the daughter of the singer María José Carrasco and is a descendant of…
Nominees for IBMA’s 2024 Momentum Awards Announced
The International Bluegrass Music Association announced the nominees for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards and IBMA Momentum Awards, which will be presented during the IBMA…
Nominees for IBMA’s 2024 Industry Awards Announced
The International Bluegrass Music Association announced the nominees for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards and IBMA Momentum Awards, which will be presented during the IBMA…
Niloy Ahsan, Singing Ragas as a Powerful Method of Maintaining Health
Niloy Ahsan – Breathing Raga (Worlds Within Worlds, 2024) Breathing Raga is a mesmerizing and deeply satisfying album by Indian classical Dhrupad vocalist Niloy Ahsan.…
Aditya Prakash Releases “Anthem” Single
Renowned singer and multi-instrumentalist Aditya Prakash has released a new single titled “Anthem.” In this track, he plays the tambura swaramandal, an instrument traditionally used…
Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats Release Spanish Children’s Album, “Creciendo”
Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats – Creciendo (2024) Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats have released their first full-length Spanish children’s album, Creciendo. The…
Ikram Launches her new single “Mar, Sangre, Arena”
The Spanish-Moroccan singer-songwriter Ikram has released her new single, “Mar, Sangre, Arena” (Sea, Blood, Sand). This song combines electronic music with traditional North African sounds…
Manuel Valencia, Flamenco Guitarist with Deep Gitano Roots
Manuel Valencia, from Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, grew up under the guidance of his uncle, Fernando Terremoto, who nurtured his deep love for the…