Shakti’s Timeless Fusion: ‘This Moment’ Album Rekindles East-West Musical Magic
Shakti (John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, V.Selvaganesh, Ganesh Rajagopalan) – This Moment (Abstract Logix, 2023) Shakti, the remarkable musical collaboration of John McLaughlin, Zakir…
Norwegian Folk Meets Jazz Brilliance in “Eventyrferd” by Camilla Hole Trio
Camilla Hole Trio (feat. Sigrid Moldestad & Torstein Slåen) – Eventyrferd (Taragot Sounds, 2023) Camilla Hole Trio, featuring the exceptional talents of two guests, fiddler…
The Latin GRAMMY Session: Flamenco to Air Friday, November 10th at 8 am EST.
The audiovisual piece Latin GRAMMY Session: Flamenco is set to air on Friday, November 10th at 8 am EST. It features flamenco, a precious symbol…
Malungo Festival 2023: A Dazzling Tribute to Brazilian Black Culture with 7 Diverse Artists
The second edition of Festival Malungo will continue to pay homage to Brazilian Black Culture with free in-person and video shows by 7 artists representing…
Maher Cissoko’s “Kora World”: A Melodic Ode to Ancestry and Social Justice
Maher Cissoko – Kora World (ajabu!, 2023) Maher Cissoko’s Kora World (ajabu!, 2023) stands as a remarkable musical tribute to ancestry and social justice. Furthermore,…
Morsing, the Essential Indian Jaw Harp
The morsing is a traditional Indian musical instrument that is widely used in Indian classical music, particularly in the Carnatic tradition. Specifically, the morsing is…
Galician Roots to Mexican Rhythms: Marcos Coll’s ‘Nómade’ Unveils a World of Harmonica
Marcos Coll – Nómade (Galileo Music, 2023) Marcos Coll, a seasoned Spanish blues musician from Galicia with world music leanings, has released Nómade under the…
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…