Santrofi’s Dazzling Highlife Live Performance
Santrofi – Deep into Highlife (live) (Outhere Records OH 038, 2023) Santrofi’s Deep into Highlife (live) album, released under Outhere Records in 2023, captures the…
Experimental Folk Violin Artist Blanca Altable
Blanca-Olalla Altable, born in Burgos (Spain) in 1984, is a prominent figure in the Castilian contemporary folk music scene. Renowned for her rhythmic, eloquent, passionate,…
Aoife Ní Bhriain’s Dazzling Career in Traditional and Classical Violin
Born in Dublin within a family of musicians, Aoife Ní Bhriain is an exceptionally talented and multifaceted violinist. Aoife’s father Mick O’Brien is one of…
Feelin’ Irie
France-based Irie Ites is a reggae label, sure, but they’re also a sound system, studio facility, promotional organization and more. Since 1999, they’ve been earning…
Lonesome River Band’s Timeless Rendition of ‘Blues of the Night’”
In their latest release, the seasoned bluegrass maestros, Lonesome River Band, once again delve into country music with their single “Blues of the Night.” Drawing…
Koum Tara Claims Top Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for December 2023
The album Baraaim El-Louz by Koum Tara has landed at #1 on the Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of December 2023. Baraaim El-Louz…
Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain Command the World Music Charts Europe for December 2023
The album Double You by Catrin Finch & Aoife Ni Bhriain has secured the coveted top position at the World Music Charts Europe for December…
Selwyn Birchwood’s Exorcist Album Wins German Record Critics’ Award
Extraordinary blues guitarist, lap steel player, songwriter, and vocalist Selwyn Birchwood’s latest album, Exorcist (Alligator Records), won the Quarterly German Record Critics’ Award. German writer…
Carl Dickens Unveils Wit and Melody in Debut Album ‘Pith and Vinegar’
Carl Dickens – Pith and Vinegar (2023) In Carl Dickens’ debut album, Pith and Vinegar (2023), the fusion of exquisite violin and sarcasm takes center…
‘Friends or Lovers’ by Brazil’s Magical Island Brings a Fresh Pop Twist to Bossa Nova”
“Friends or Lovers” by Brazil’s Magical Island takes a fairly pop-oriented approach to bossa nova. The results are lovely.