The Sarod, A Vital Lute in the Hindustani Music Tradition
The sarod is a stringed musical instrument that is commonly used in the Hindustani music tradition of northern India. It belongs to the lute family…
Niney ‘The Observer’ Brings the Fire Straight to Your Ears
Niney ‘The Observer’ Presents Dreadlocks Coming To Dinner – The Observer Singles 1973-1975 (Doctor Bird/Cherry Red, 2024) Dreadlocks Coming To Dinner – The Observer Singles…
Les Amazones d’Afrique Reveal “Flaws” Single
The all-female African supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique have unveiled their latest single, ‘Flaws‘, marking the beginning of 2024 with infectious rhythms and compelling melodies. Featuring…
Toumani Diabaté and Ballaké Sissoko’s “New Ancient Strings” to Be Released on Vinyl
Toumani Diabaté and Ballaké Sissoko‘s New Ancient Strings will be released on vinyl for the first time to commemorate the album’s 25th anniversary. Originally launched…
Folk Alliance International, Essential Roots Music Showcase, February 2024
Folk Alliance International (FAI) will host a significant music gathering in Kansas City, Missouri, from Feb. 21-25, 2024. The conference and showcase is primarily attended…
Andy Leftwich presents a captivating instrumental piece, “Behind The 8 Ball”
Andy Leftwich and a circle of talented acquaintances have released a remarkable original instrumental titled “Behind the 8 Ball,” emerged from their collaborative efforts in…
Iyana, Modern Ndebele-Rooted Music from Zimbabwe
Iyana – Iyana (Delicious Tunes, 2022) On June 24th, 2022, the Zimbabwean duo, Iyana, unveiled their debut studio album, aptly titled Iyana. Founded by the…
Globetrotting Swedish Folk Ensemble Northern Resonance Unveils Multiflavored Strings on “Vision of Three”
Northern Resonance – Vision Of Three (Trad Records, 2024) Swedish trio contemporary folk act Northern Resonance employs the entire globe as its musical playground. Following…
Concert by Barullo and Manuel Parrilla at the Círculo Flamenco in Madrid in February 2024
On Thursday, February 15, the Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will continue its eleventh season concerts with Barullo and Manuel Parrilla. The flamenco show will begin…
Beloved Cuban Guitarist and Songwriter Eliades Ochoa Delights Once More with ‘Guajiro’
Eliades Ochoa – Guajiro (World Circuit Records, 2023) Renowned Cuban musician and songwriter Eliades Ochoa released Guajiro in 2023 under the banner of World Circuit…