Maija’s Splendid Song “Lonely Old Man in the Moon”
Just so you know, the name of American singer Maija is pronounced “Maya.” And her splendidly jazzy “Lonely Old Man in the Moon” is a…
Giovanni Piacentini Presents Cross-Cultural Guitar on Orígenes
Virtuoso guitarist, educator, and composer Giovanni Piacentini has released a new album titled Orígenes. It tells the story of the Americas through the Spanish introduction…
Jacques Bailhe Captivates the Imagination on “Desirs De La Basque”
Slow, mysterious and sonically adventurous, “Desirs De La Basque” by the U.S.’s Jacques Bailhe is a grabbing mixture of classical, Latin, and jazz sounds.
JJ Grey & Mofro Explore Resilience, Redemption, and the Southern Soul
JJ Grey & Mofro – Olustee (Alligator Records, 2023) Blues outfit JJ Grey & Mofro’s latest offering, Olustee (2023), highlights Grey’s continued exploration of his…
Moroccan-French Sensation AYWA’s Latest Album Strikes a Chord of Unity and Diversity
AYWA – Saadi (Jules Sonic Prods, 2023) On AYWA’s latest album, Saadi the Moroccan-French band skillfully crafts an immersive experience with their deeply satisfying and…
Superior Reggae Vibes by The Conscious Underground
The Conscious Underground, Canadian contenders in the global reggae arena, score a good vibe with “Shalom,” a well-placed plea for peace that’s ever welcome.
A Brief Dive into the Ngoni, West Africa’s Traditional Lute
The ngoni is a traditional West African spike lute with a 38.1 cm – 45.7 cm (15-18 inches) long body crafted from hand-carved hardwood or…
Latin Jazz Flute Mastery: Colette Michaan’s Dazzling ‘Earth Rebirth’
Colette Michaan – Earth Rebirth (Creatrix Music, 2023) Colette Michaan’s latest musical offering, Earth Rebirth, is an enchanting Latin Jazz album featuring superb flute work.…
European Folk Day Reveals 2023 Highlights
Organizers of the first-ever European Folk Day are very satisfied with the results of the first edition. These are the highlights: For a look back…
New album Highlights the Formidable Live Show of Mali’s Mama Sissoko
Mama Sissoko – Live (Mieruba, 2023) Mama Sissoko is a highly talented guitarist and composer from Mali. He has released a brand new, superb live…