Bolero: A Romantic Musical Genre with Cuban Origins
Bolero is a sentimental genre of song that originated in eastern Cuba in the late 19th century as part of the trova tradition. Trovadores were…
HaydenGoSeek’s Infectious Reggae Anthem
A reggae tune celebrating the inspirations of busking, “Here’s My Dollar” by New Zealander HaydenGoSeek is hard to resist. Perhaps impossible.
“Gifts of Light” Explores the Beauty and Live Brilliance of Spell Songs
Spell Songs – Gifts of Light (Hudson Records, 2023) Gifts of Light by Spell Songs seamlessly combines music, literature, and art, inspired by Robert Macfarlane…
Teo Collori & Momento Cigano Unveil Live at WOMEX 23 Video
Slovenian Gypsy Jazz band Teo Collori & Momento Cigano have released a video of their recent performance at the influential world music showcase WOMEX 2023…
Enchanting Harmonies and Powerful Messages: The Henry Girls Set to Soar with “A Time To Grow”
The Henry Girls – A Time To Grow (2024) Superb Irish folk trio The Henry Girls is set to release their new album A Time…
Rising Flamenco Stars at Sala Berlanga in Madrid
The SGAE Foundation is set to present a new edition of Nuevos Territorios (New Territories). This musical series relies on the creative processes of recognized…
From Hawaii to Iraq: Carnegie Hall’s Interactive Concerts Explore World Music
On January 13, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall will host Musical Explorers Family Concerts. These interactive concerts celebrate…
Arja Kastinen’s Kantervo Unveils the Soul of Karelian Kantele Music
Arja Kastinen – Kantervo (Temps Oy, 2023) Kantervo is Arja Kastinen’s sixth solo album. This spellbinding, meditative set of recordings is part of her research…
No Mad’s Latest Album is a Journey to the Heart of Human Experience
No Mad – Des Oiseaux la nuit (La Curieuse, 2023) No Mad’s latest release, Des Oiseaux la nuit (Birds at Night) unveiled in 2023 on…
‘Mousson de Calcutta’ – Where Hindustani and Carnatic Music Unite
Somnath Roy and Sudeshna Bhattacharya – Mousson de Calcutta (Losen Records, 2023) Sudeshna Bhattacharya and Somnath Roy, both virtuosos in their own right, came together…