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…
Orgōne to Unveil new single “Zum Zum” on Feb. 9th
Orgōne, the Los Angeles-based Afrofunk psychedelic band, will unveil their latest single, “Zum Zum,” on February 9th, coinciding with the release of their studio album,…
Elegant Norwegian Fiddles in Olav Luksengård’s Masterful “Hugnad”
Olav Luksengård Mjelva – Hugnad (Klangsmia Records, 2022) Hugnad is Olav Luksengård Mjelva´s superb second solo album of contemporary Norwegian folk music played on the…
The Enchanting Melodies of Ser by the Castra Leuca Trio
Castra Leuca Trio – Ser (self-release, 2023) Ser is the second album by the talented Castra Leuca Trio from Portugal. In this recording, the trio…
Accordionist and Italian Folk Innovator Giuliano Gabriele
Giuliano Gabriele is an Italian-French songwriter, singer, and accordionist, born on February 18, 1985, in Sora, Italy. His musical journey began at the age of…
Africa Oyé Festival Reveals 2024 Dates
The 2024 Africa Oyé Festival dates have been announced for Liverpool’s Sefton Park. The festival is the UK’s leading celebration of African and Caribbean music…
Jono Heyes and Beehive’s Striking Alchemy of West African Beats with Euro jazz
Jono Heyes and Beehive, New Zealanders, create an astounding web of sound that crosses West African rhythms with Euro jazz on “For Toumani.”
Širom’s Voyage of Slovenian Folklore and Reflection
Širom – The Liquified Throne of Simplicity (tak:til / Glitterbeat Records, 2022) Širom’s The Liquified Throne of Simplicity presents a sound that emerges at the…
Deeply Satisfying World Fusion by Eunice Keitan
“Cobalt Sea” by multinational singer Eunice Keitan is deeply engaging global fusion of the best kind, and its blend of marimba and gamelan is only…
‘Bjargrúnir’ – A Deep Exploration of Icelandic Folk Heritage
Umbra – Bjargrúnir (Nordic Notes / Dimma, 2022) Umbra’s Bjargrúnir is a profound exploration into the heart of Icelandic folk music. This excellent fourth record…
The Paco de Lucía Legacy Festival Announces New York Dates
New York City is set to honor the legendary guitarist Paco de Lucía through a major festival from February 20 to 24, 2024. This significant…