Hind Ennaira: A Rising Star in Gnawa Music
Born in 1997 in Essawira, Morocco, Hind Ennaira has emerged as a new icon in the Gnawa music scene. Despite lacking Gnawa roots in her…
Highlife, Ghana’s Musical Gift to the world
Highlife is a West African music genre that originated in Ghana in the late 19th century. Subsequently, it extended its reach to western Nigeria and…
The Alluring Finnish Kantele
The kantele is a traditional Finnish musical instrument that belongs to the family of string instruments known as zithers. Specifically, zithers are characterized by a…
Alexandre Elias Presents a Familiar Yet Adventure-Seeking Bossa Nova
“Wave” is at once familiar and adventure-seeking bossa nova by Alexandre Elias, a Brazilian who knows how it should go.
Omara Portuondo’s “Vida” Secures Latin Grammy Award 2023
In a remarkable turn of events, Omara Portuondo, who recently returned to her cherished Cuba for a much-needed vacation, has been honored with the prestigious…
Guillo Espel Cuarteto Crafts Songs that Transcend Boundaries
Guillo Espel Cuarteto – Souvenir (Guillo Espel Cuarteto, 2022) Souvenir is the fifth album by the Guillo Espel Quartet, marking a pivotal milestone in Espel’s…
Kennya Macedo, a Lifelong Explorer of Black Brazilian Music
Kennya Macedo is a singer with over 30 years in music. She has been and is part of several projects such as the Orchestra Paulista…
Switzerland’s Celestial Ground Reveals ‘Zeitgeist’
Switzerland’s Celestial Ground has a fairly unusual but engrossing piece called “Zeitgeist,” built mainly around the sounds of a metal tongue drum.
Uruna Redefines Cantabrian Folk Music with ‘El Primeru’
Uruna – El Primeru (self-release, 2023) Spanish folk music ensemble Uruna recently released their debut album titled El Primeru (The First One). This recording skillfully…
Ghatam: The Enchanting Clay Pot that Shapes Indian Rhythms
The ghatam is a narrow-mouthed earthenware water pot percussion instrument that is widely used in Indian music, particularly in the Carnatic music tradition of South…