Jono Heyes and Beehive’s Striking Alchemy of West African Beats with Euro jazz
Jono Heyes and Beehive, New Zealanders, create an astounding web of sound that crosses West African rhythms with Euro jazz on “For Toumani.”
Širom’s Voyage of Slovenian Folklore and Reflection
Širom – The Liquified Throne of Simplicity (tak:til / Glitterbeat Records, 2022) Širom’s The Liquified Throne of Simplicity presents a sound that emerges at the…
Deeply Satisfying World Fusion by Eunice Keitan
“Cobalt Sea” by multinational singer Eunice Keitan is deeply engaging global fusion of the best kind, and its blend of marimba and gamelan is only…
‘Bjargrúnir’ – A Deep Exploration of Icelandic Folk Heritage
Umbra – Bjargrúnir (Nordic Notes / Dimma, 2022) Umbra’s Bjargrúnir is a profound exploration into the heart of Icelandic folk music. This excellent fourth record…
The Paco de Lucía Legacy Festival Announces New York Dates
New York City is set to honor the legendary guitarist Paco de Lucía through a major festival from February 20 to 24, 2024. This significant…
Italian Rondinella Quartet Presents the Beauty and Diversity of Southern Italian Folk Songs
Italian Rondinella Quartet – Amurusanza (Respect Record, 2024) In Italy, the celebration of regional and local identities, particularly through traditional, roots, and folk music, has…
Bombino Lands at #1 on Transglobal World Music Chart for February 2024
Sahel by Tuareg guitarist Bombino has taken the number one spot on the Transglobal World Music Chart for February 2024. Sahel was released on September…
Aga Khan Master Musicians Dominate World Music Charts Europe for February 2024
Nowruz by Aga Khan Master Musicians has attained the highest position of the World Music Charts Europe for the month of February 2024. The Aga…
The Rise and Fall of Salomè Through Pinto and Vassallo’s Artistic Lens
Salvio Vassallo & Monica Pinto – Il Bacio – Rise and Fall of Salomè (Visage Music, 2023) Salvio Vassallo and Monica Pinto’s collaborative endeavor, Il…
KC + The Sunshine Band = World Music?
Okay, the answer to the title question is no. But even if KC and his crew don’t fit the admittedly subjective “world music” label, they…