Pedro Ricardo Connects Brazil and Portugal on New Double 7-Inch
Pedro Ricardo returns with a new double 7″ release that extends the ideas of his 2023 debut album Soprem Bons Ventos (Soundway Records), this time…
Fiddler Irish Millie Maps Growing Up On New Single “Wasted”
Canadian fiddler, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Irish Millie has released her new single “Wasted,” a key track from her EP Between Then And Now. The project…
Samba Gone Beyond
A dual Brazil and UK band, Soma Soma bridges the gaps between samba past, present, and future on “Laranjeiras.” And they do it very well.
Rumba Legend Syran Mbenza Returns With Rumba Africa After 16-Year Pause
Syran Mbenza – Rumba Africa (Hysa Productions HYSADIG1133, 2025) Congolese guitarist Syran Mbenza celebrated his 75th year in 2025 with the release of Rumba Africa,…
Syrian Music Preservation Initiative Honors Muhammed Qadri Dalal At Roulette
The Syrian Music Preservation Initiative is set to perform at Roulette on Friday, May 8, 2026. The concert is dedicated to the music of Muhammed…
Montreux Jazz Festival Miami Adds Miles Davis Tribute As Five-Night Lineup Grows
Montreux Jazz Festival Miami has expanded to five nights. The event will run February 25–March 1, 2026, and announced several new additions to its lineup.…
“Bernadette” Brings Electric Edge To Bluegrass Tradition
Lonesome River Band has released “Bernadette” via Mountain Home Music Company, introducing its self-described “Telegrass” approach to a classic bluegrass theme of dark storytelling over…
Brazil For Two
California-based Duet Paty & Leo breeze their way through “Acaso,” a silky Brazilian-flavored piece in which voice, acoustic guitar and percussion are the foundation for…
Donna The Buffalo, Rising Appalachia Headline 2026 Shakori Hills Festival
The 22nd Annual Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance will return to Pittsboro, North Carolina, from May 7–10, 2026. Festival founders and…
Canto Con Vos: Guillaume Lopez Hits The Road With A Mobile Studio
Guillaume Lopez – Canto con Vos (Irfan le Label, 2025) Singer and multi-instrumentalist Guillaume Lopez released Canto Con Vos (I Sing with You) in late…