Sodade State of Mind in Vindo Bodona’s “Dis Mois”
Cape Verde’s Vindo Bodona captures the signature sweet/melancholy feel of his homeland’s music on “Dis Mois.”
Jonathan Silva Shares Ainda Cabe Sonhar Video
Brazilian artist Jonathan Silva has released a music video of the song “Ainda Cabe Sonhar” (Still Dreaming). Silva, from Espírito Santo, based in São Paulo,…
Adriana Calcanhotto’s Joyous and Spontaneous Songs grounded in Brazilian Tradition
Adriana Calcanhotto – Errante (Modern Recordings, 2023) Adriana Calcanhotto’s 13th studio album, Errante, present a wide range of styles. From bossa nova to samba-canção, xote,…
Larry Cordle Launches New Single “How Could I Love Her So Much”
Grammy award-winning country and bluegrass singer-songwriter Larry Cordle has released a new single, “How Could I Love Her So Much,” from his upcoming album scheduled…
The Trials of Cato to Showcase at Folk Alliance International 2024
(headline image: The Trials of Cato – photo by Esme Mai) Innovative Welsh folk music act The Trials of Cato is set to perform at…
Amghar Unveils the enduring influence of Tuareg Icon Abdallah Oumbadougou
Abdallah Oumbadougou – Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music – Vol. 1 (Petaluma Records, 2024) The album Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music – Vol.…
Shahid Parvez to Perform at Roulette in New York City
Shahid Parvez is set to perform on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 8:00pm at Roulette in New York City The world-renowned Shahid Parvez, one of…
Dan Bau, the One-String Zither of Vietnam
The dan bau is a one-string zither native to Vietnam. Initially, the dan bau had only four components: a bamboo cylinder, a wooden stick, half…
Ironing Board Sam Launches “Man of the Street” Video
Blues musician Ironing Board Sam has rolled out a new video titled “Man of the Street.” Sammie Moore was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina.…
Jolifanto, From Deep Flamenco to Electronica and Beyond
ZA! + Perrate – Jolifanto (Lovemonk, 2024) Jolifanto is a collaborative, experimental debut album by ZA! and Perrate, two distinct musical forces from opposite corners…