Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
WOMADELAIDE 2024 – Botanic Park / Tainmuntilla, Adelaide, South Australia. March 8-11
(headline image: DakhaBrakha at Womadelaide 2024 – Photo by Chris Lambie) The Australian event is WOMAD’s longest partnership and its longest-running festival in the same…
The Synergistic Fusion of Talent and Vision of Clarinet Factory
Clarinet Factory – Towers (Supraphon a.s., 2024) Clarinet Factory’s latest release, Towers, emanates from the creative epicenter of Prague. Renowned globally for their groundbreaking interpretations…
The Clarinet, a Wind Instrument with a Rich Timbre and a Wide Tonal Palette
(headline image: MVRVMV Bb clarinet, ebony) The clarinet is a versatile wind instrument that has been a staple in various genres of music for centuries.…
Guzheng, the Enchanting Ancient Zither of China
(headline image: FFYUEEE professional rosewood guzheng, 163Cm) The guzheng (ancient zheng), or simply zheng, is a traditional Chinese zither. This venerable instrument, with its 21–27…
Alba Carmona Lovingly Celebrates Traditional Female Singers on Cantora
Alba Carmona – Cantora (2023) Alba Carmona‘s second album, Cantora (2023), skillfully pays homage to traditional songs, drawing from the richness and distinctiveness of oral…
Flamenco Fusionist and Singer-songwriter Alba Carmona
Alba Carmona is a Spanish singer and songwriter from the Barcelona area, born to parents from Malaga, in southern Spain. Her upbringing immersed her in…
The Folklorkestra Presents A Strange Day in June
The Folklorkestra – A Strange Day in June (2024) The Folklorkestra, led by multi-instrumentalist and composer John Kruth, is a remarkable and multiflavored ensemble based…
Naike Ponce to Present New Female Flamenco Talent in May 2024
The SGAE Foundation is launching a new installment of its Nuevos Territorios (New Territories) series, featuring an artist sharing their musical passions while spotlighting emerging…
Africa Oyé Festival in Liverpool Finalizes its lineup of international music acts
(headline image: Africa Oyé 2023 – Photo by Mark McNulty) The Africa Oyé Festival will take place on June 22nd and 23rd, 2024, at Liverpool’s…
Guitar Masters to Perform at First Madrid Community Guitar Festival
Four concerts featuring Rafael Riqueni, Gerardo Núñez, Alfredo Lagos, and Alejandro Hurtado inaugurate the Festival de la Guitarra de la Comunidad de Madrid (Madrid Community…