Ivan Lins Revives Timeless Classics in My Heart Speaks
Ivan Lins – My Heart Speaks (Resonance Records, 2023) My Heart Speaks is a splendid new recording by the great Brazilian composer and singer Ivan…
An.Kara’s Captivating Mix of Norwegian Folk, Eastern European Melodies, and Jazz Vibes
An.Kara – Selmas Hus (Glacier Records, 2022) An.Kara is an excellent Norwegian acoustic folk fusion trio that draws inspiration from various musical traditions. Their latest…
Count Basie Orchestra Swings The Blues
The Count Basie Orchestra – Basie Swings The Blues (Candid, 2023) Basie Swings The Blues brings together an extraordinary lineup of musical talents, including George…
Musicport Is Back in 2023 with 3 Days of Engaging World Music, Arts, and Culture
Musicport, a prominent world music festival based in Whitby (North Yorkshire, UK) is set to take place from Friday 20th October to Sunday 22nd October…
“La Gran Diversión”: Roberto Fonseca’s Personal Ode to Cuban Music of the 1930s
Roberto Fonseca – La Gran Diversión ( Wagram Music, 2023) Roberto Fonseca, a highly talented virtuoso Cuban pianist, has released La Gran Diversión (The Great…
Silkroad Announces Debut Concert Tour of American Railroad
Silkroad, led by Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens, is launching its American Railroad initiative in November 2023. It includes a U.S. concert tour with educational activities,…
CAP UCLA to Present Prominent World Music Acts in Fall 2023
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance is set to present three international musical performances this September and October. Upcoming performances include: Ethiocolor | September…
Resonant Voices and Multilayered Grooves on Opium Moon’s “Where We Are Gathered”
Opium Moon – Where We Are Gathered (Downtown Artists, 2023) Opium Moon, a band of four talented musicians from Iran, Israel, Canada, and the U.S.,…
The Confluence of East and West: Ragatronics’ Reincarnation Part 1 and 2
Ragatronics – Reincarnation Part 1 and 2 (2023) Reincarnation Part 1 and 2 is the fascinating eighth album by the duo behind the Ragatronics project.…
From EP to Full Album: Kenny Shore’s Musical Evolution
Kenny Shore – Time Stands Still (self-release, 2022) North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Kenny Shore released Time Stands Still last year. The album that keeps you hooked…