Greek Multi-Instrumentalist Sokrates Votskos
Sokrates Votskos, a talented jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, educator, and bandleader hailing from Greece, is profoundly devoted to the exploration and revival of the folk…
Wilson Das Neves’ Musical Legacy Lives on with Powerful Album “Senzala e Favela”
Wilson das Neves – Senzala e Favela (FundiSom, 2023) The superb album Senzala e Favela is a project that began six years ago under the…
Estonian Vocalist and Songwriter Mari Kalkun
Mari Kalkun, a prominent folk musician and songwriter from Estonia, was born in Võrumaa, a southeastern region of Estonia. She resides in a farmhouse built…
Lost in Tajikistan: A Musical Journey through the Pamir Mountains
Various Artists – Lost In Tajikistan (Riverboat Records, 2023) Nestled amidst the majestic mountains of Tajikistan lies an exquisitely rich musical heritage, a hidden gem…
A Celebration of Bossa Nova’s Carlos Lyra and Roberto Menescal
Antonio Adolfo – Bossa 65: Celebrating Carlos Lyra and Roberto Menescal (AAM Music, 2023) Antonio Adolfo, a renowned Brazilian musician, has released his latest album…
Mandé jazz ensemble Balimaya Project Launch “Anka Tulon”
Balimaya Project, a mandé jazz ensemble, released their highly anticipated second album, titled When The Dust Settles on the 21st of July 2023, courtesy of…
Banjo, Tabla, and Bass Converge: ‘As We Speak’ by Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer
Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer – As We Speak (Thirty Tigers, 2023) Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia have created…
Greek Keyboardist and Producer Evagoras Bekiaris
Evagoras Bekiaris, a multifaceted virtuoso hailing from the island of Cyprus, is an acclaimed composer, producer, and consummate mixing engineer. His exceptional musical skill extends…
The Ancient Rudra Veena of India
The Rudra Veena (also known as ruda vina and bin) is a large, plucked stick zither string instrument that takes center stage in Hindustani Music,…
Edgar Meyer: A Maestro of the Double Bass
American bassist and composer Edgar Meyer was born on November 24, 1960, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This prodigious talent has effortlessly traversed a vast array…