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…
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…