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…
Andy Leftwich presents a captivating instrumental piece, “Behind The 8 Ball”
Andy Leftwich and a circle of talented acquaintances have released a remarkable original instrumental titled “Behind the 8 Ball,” emerged from their collaborative efforts in…
Iyana, Modern Ndebele-Rooted Music from Zimbabwe
Iyana – Iyana (Delicious Tunes, 2022) On June 24th, 2022, the Zimbabwean duo, Iyana, unveiled their debut studio album, aptly titled Iyana. Founded by the…
Globetrotting Swedish Folk Ensemble Northern Resonance Unveils Multiflavored Strings on “Vision of Three”
Northern Resonance – Vision Of Three (Trad Records, 2024) Swedish trio contemporary folk act Northern Resonance employs the entire globe as its musical playground. Following…
Concert by Barullo and Manuel Parrilla at the Círculo Flamenco in Madrid in February 2024
On Thursday, February 15, the Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will continue its eleventh season concerts with Barullo and Manuel Parrilla. The flamenco show will begin…
Beloved Cuban Guitarist and Songwriter Eliades Ochoa Delights Once More with ‘Guajiro’
Eliades Ochoa – Guajiro (World Circuit Records, 2023) Renowned Cuban musician and songwriter Eliades Ochoa released Guajiro in 2023 under the banner of World Circuit…
Analog Africa to Release Congo Funk! in April 2024
Analog Africa will release its latest compilation, Congo Funk! – Sound Madness From The Shores Of The Mighty Congo River (Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982), on April 5,…
Deep Within the Blues: A Revealing Collection of photographs and interviews with blues musicians
Deep Inside the Blues: Photographs and Interviews by Margo Cooper (University Press of Mississippi, 2023) Deep Within the Blues compiles thirty-four of Margo Cooper’s interviews…
LysJoy’s Winning Combination of Jazz and African Beats
Congolese by birth and a denizen of Belgium, singer LysJoy has a winner with “Molongani,” which blends jazz, subtle African rhythm and breeze-cool vocals.
Baragwin’s Infectious Toe-tapping Rhythms and Soul-stirring Melodies
Baragwin – Baragwin (2022) Baragwin is the debut album of Baragwin, a Canadian trio formed in 2016, amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Bellechasse region,…
Los Cenzontles Deliver Charming Son Jarocho Crossover Song “Matanga”
American collective Los Cenzontles will brighten your day with a fusion of Mexican and Cuban variations of son called “Matanga.”