Brazilian Match Reveals the Songcraft Mastery of Luiz Millan
Luiz Millan – Brazilian Match (Jazz Station Records, 2024) Luiz Millan’s latest endeavor, Brazilian Match, represents a significant milestone in his career, signaling a deliberate…
The Persevering Spirit and Resilience of Africatown Captured in Live Recordings
Various Artists – Africatown, AL Ancestor Sounds (PM Press/Free Dirt Records, 2024) Africatown, AL Ancestor Sounds is a seminal compilation of recordings highlighting the vibrant…
Ricky Kej Launches ‘Bam Lahiri,’ a Modern Ode to Lord Shiva
Dr. Ricky Kej has released a brand new modern version of the famous folk song “Bam Lahiri.” This is an ode to Lord Shiva. Kej…
Blues and Soul Artist W.C. Clark Dies at 84
Renowned blues and soul artist W.C. Clark passed away at the age of 84 on March 2, 2024, due to natural causes. Born Wesley Curley…
Wide-Raging Music by Marek Szarvas
A Slovakian by the name of Marek Szarvas comes on strong, albeit with a crafty sense of far-reaching global sounds on “Light Outside” a tune…
Barbora Botošová Fuses Slovak and Roma Traditions with Global Influences
Barbora Botošová – Roshambo (Ornament, 2023) Barbora Botošová, a renowned versatile violin virtuoso, has extensive expertise spanning traditional, classical, Balkan, and jazz improvisation. Following in…
Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway, Billy Strings and Iris Dement, Winners of International Folk Music Awards 2024
(headline image: Billy Strings – Photo by Joshua Black Wilkin) The International Folk Music Awards for 2024, hosted by Folk Alliance International (FAI), unfolded on…
Enchanting “Je Rêve” by Duo Landry +
Duo Landry + hail from the African nation of Benin, and their song “Je Rêve” is an acoustic charmer with tasty jazz inflections.
World Music Institute to Present Israel Fernández & Diego del Morao
Flamenco singer Israel Fernández, renowned for his powerful vocals and unique style, will perform at Kaufman Music Center in New York City on Thursday, March…
Timeless Reggae Songs by Dennis Brown, Al Campbell, Leroy Smart, and Mighty Rudo, available on CD for the First Time
Dennis Brown & Al Campbell – The Exit & Hold Your Corner (Cherry Red, 2024) Cherry Red is once again dazzling reggae enthusiasts with its…