Nostalgic Melodies Merge with Timeless Osul: Ziya Tabassian’s Latest Musical Journey
Ziya Tabassian – Remembrances (Bostan, 2023) In Ziya Tabassian’s Remembrances album, the foundational elements are deeply rooted in rhythmic cycles, or Osul, meticulously gathered from…
Faratuben’s ‘Changement’ Redefines Bobo Music
Faratuben – Changement (Gülbaba Records, 2023) Faratuben’s Changement is a captivating album crafted by a talented ensemble of virtuoso musicians from Mali and Denmark. The…
Visa For Music 2023: Where World Music Sounds Unite in Morocco’s Capital
Visa For Music Festival will be celebrating its 10th edition this month, marking a decade of unwavering passion for world music and profound love for…
Juan Carlos Quintero Delivers Delectable Treats on His Latest Album, Desserts
Juan Carlos Quintero – Desserts (Moondo Records, 2023) Producer, composer, and virtuoso guitarist Juan Carlos Quintero expands the music menu, producing tasty, deliciosas musical treats.…
Eighth Manolo Sanlúcar International Flamenco Awards Honor Flamenco’s Finest
On November 16, World Flamenco Day, the VIII Manolo Sanlúcar International Awards will be presented at the Municipal Auditorium of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, a venue…
La Riippa’s Fusion of Finnish Roots and Global Inspirations
La Riippa Group – Awake (La Riippa Group, 2023) La Riippa Group, an ensemble hailing from Finland, specializes in world music deeply rooted in the…
A Coruña in Spain Bid Farewell to WOMEX 2023 on a Triumphant Note
WOMEX 2023 in A Coruña, Spain, reached its triumphant conclusion at the Teatro Colón last week, leaving a lasting impression on attendees. Furthermore, the 29th…
The Time-Honored Veena of India
The veena or vina is a large plucked lute that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The veena has a long history and has evolved into…
Aga Khan Master Musicians Break New Ground with “Nowruz” Debut Album
Aga Khan Master Musicians – Nowruz (Smithsonian Folkways, 2023) The Aga Khan Master Musicians, a captivating musical collective of six talented members, released their superb…
Novalima Unleashes Afro-Peruvian Heat with La Danza Part 2
The trailblazing Afro-Peruvian sound architects, Novalima, have unfurled the second electrifying chapter of their La Danza EP. In La Danza Part 1 and 2, Novalima…