Idiosyncratic Latin Sounds by Danish Percussionist Benita Haastrup
“Boogaloo For Bees” has not only a nice literal and figurative buzz to it, but also a quirky cool Latin feel courtesy of a band…
Edinburgh Tradfest 2024 – Full Program Revealed
The 2024 program for Edinburgh Tradfest features a diverse array of traditional music, storytelling, film screenings, workshops, talks, ceilidhs, and special events across various venues…
Kyab Yul-Sa’s Himalayan Whispers
Kyab Yul-Sa – Murmures d’Himalaya (Nangma Prod, 2024) The Kyab Yul-Sa trio, recipients of the 2021 Prix des Musiques d’Ici award, will debut their new…
Bayawan, the Precious Dolan Muqam
Mekit Dolan Muqam Group – Bayawan (Old Heaven Books & B10 Live, 2014) The Mekit Dolan Muqam Group presents a distinctive manifestation of Muqam music…
Ukulele MJ ‘s Optimistic Uke Sounds
The Netherlands’ Ukulele MJ skillfully demonstrates the emotive range of her chosen instrument with “Lost World,” a grand mosaic of strummed and picked sounds that…
Octogenarians on fire at Port Fairy
Having performed at Port Fairy Folk Festival on four occasions (once with Snake Gully and thrice with Kamerunga), Tony Hillier returned to Australia’s premier roots…
Yemen Blues Present their New Music Video “People”
Yemen Blues unveils their latest single, “People,” along with an accompanying music video, continuing their endeavor to foster unity through music. Released by Conscious Music…
Tinto Tango Delivers Passionate and Masterful Interpretations of Piazzolla
Tinto Tango – ALMA – Tinto Tango plays Piazzolla (Nacional Records, 2024) Tinto Tango, a truly awesome quintet of Nuevo Tango Argentino based in Los…
Flamenco Star Argentina Unveils her Affection for Havana in ‘Mi idilio con La Habana’
Argentina – Mi idilio con La Habana (LP Flamenco, 2024) Gifted Spanish flamenco singer, Argentina (Argentina María López Tristancho), has released her seventh studio album,…
The Bansuri a Beautiful Indian Flute with a Rich History
The bansuri, also known as the Indian flute, is a musical instrument that has a long and rich history in Indian classical music. The bansuri…