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…
Bold Cinematic Recreations of Eccodek Pieces
Eccodek – Mistake of the Ear (The Peppermoth Variations) (Big Mind/Six Degrees, 2023) Mistake of the Ear (The Peppermoth Variations) is a tantalizing offering by…
Charles Maimarosia, a Prominent Artist from the Solomon Islands
Charles Maimarosia, a musician and singer-songwriter from the Solomon Islands, is a distinguished figure in the field of music and cultural preservation. Nurtured amidst the…
Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival 2024 Lineup Announced
The 20th Annual Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival is scheduled for May 2-5, 2024. Headlining this event are Americana stalwarts Donna The Buffalo, Chapel Hill…
Charming Version of Christmas Song
If you think you already know what a song entitled “Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad” sounds like, a listen to stateside artist Don Gato’s so-named delightful…
Banjo Virtuoso and Educator Tray Wellington
Banjo virtuoso Tray Wellington is from Ashe County in western North Carolina. Captivated by the banjo during his early teenage years, Wellington quickly found himself…
Círculo Flamenco de Madrid to Present Concert by Guitarist Rafael Rodríguez ‘El Cabeza’
The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will resume the concerts of the eleventh season next Thursday, February 29 with a flamenco guitar concert by Rafael Rodríguez…
Extraordinary Pianist Maher Beauroy Unveils Caribbean-North African Fusion on Insula
Maher Beauroy – Insula (Tropiques Atrium / Baco Distrib., 2022) Maher Beauroy presents Insula, released in 2022 under the label Tropiques Atrium. In this fine…
Hysterrae’s debut, a Splendid Convergence of Diverse Musical Traditions
Hysterrae – Hysterrae (Linfa, 2023) Hysterrae’s eponymous album, released in 2023 under the Linfa label, is a magnificent collaborative effort by four gifted women from…
Recante’s Splendid Mix of Portuguese Trad and Electronica
Combining elements of Southern Portuguese tradition with electronica, “Amora Madura” emerges as a creation of pure beauty by a duo called Recante.
Flamenco Guitar Maestro Releases Flamenco Versions of Cherished Rock and Jazz Standards
Rafael Riqueni – Versatae (Cleopatra Records, 2024) Renowned flamenco guitar virtuoso Rafael Riqueni has released Versatae, a captivating, elegant, timeless and unexpected album reimagining beloved…