Travel Tales and Quebec Traditions on “Layon” by Les Grands Hurleurs
Nicolas Pellerin & Les Grands Hurleurs – Layon (La Compagnie du Nord, 2024) With Layon, their sixth album, Nicolas Pellerin et Les Grands Hurleurs take…
Québécois Podorythmie and Passion: The Tale of Nicolas Pellerin
(headline image: Nicolas Pellerin and Les Grands Hurleurs – Photo by Christine Berthiaume) Nicolas Pellerin, the lead vocalist, violinist, and practitioner of podorythmie (foot tapping),…
Swinging Bossa Nova by Thalerg
Bossa Nova has long had worldwide recognizability, and that is as it should be. Parisian pianist and composer Thalerg has his own authentic take called…
Frigg and Góbé, Headliners at Haapavesi Folk Music Festival 2024
The 2024 edition of Haapavesi Folk Music Festival will take place June 27–29. Haapavesi Folk Music Festival’s (founded in 1989) program includes Finnish and international…
“Georgia Rain” by Jaelee Roberts Captures Heartbreak with Accuracy
Jaelee Roberts’ new single, produced by bassist Byron House, features her robust and subtle vocals. In addition, “Georgia Rain” (Mountain Home Music Company) features some…
Junior Sisk’s Enduring Bluegrass Highlighted in ‘If There’s a Will There’s a Way’
Junior Sisk – If There’s a Will There’s a Way (Mountain Fever Records, 2024) Junior Sisk, a prominent artist in the classic bluegrass scene, has…
Grupo Polo Montañez Drops Timeless ‘Joyas del Guajiro’
Grupo Polo Montañez – Joyas del Guajiro (Lusafrica, 2024) Grupo Polo Montañez, composed of former musicians of the late singer, is releasing a new album…
New Single “Don’t Come Knockin’” by Crandall Creek
Crandall Creek has released a new bluegrass single, “Don’t Come Knockin’,” featuring lead vocals by Carly Greer. Band leader, guitarist, and primary songwriter Jerry Andrews…
Sommelo Nordic Border Festival Announces 2024 Lineup
Folk and world music festival Sommelo is set to take place June 26-29, 2024. Sommelo is a unique festival held on both sides of the…
Steve Earle Reveals Reinvention of Tom Petty’s “Yer So Bad”
Steve Earle’s reimagined version of Tom Petty’s “Yer So Bad” is now available. The new single is from the tribute album, Petty Country: A Country…