Chamamé Rhythms Meet Early Baroque Music
Alejandro Brittes – (L)ESTE (Alejandro Brittes, 2022) Alejandro Brittes, an accordionist, composer, and researcher from Argentina’s coastal area, released his ninth album titled “(L)ESTE” on…
Indigenous Artist Kim Moberg Sheds Light on Anishinaabe Legend-Inspired Album
Kim Moberg – The Seven Fires Prophecy (2023) Kim Moberg’s lovely new album, The Seven Fires Prophecy, explores an Anishinaabe legend that predicts seven periods…
The Singing Contest Cante por Serranas de Prado del Rey to Honor Lola Flores
The Singing Contest Cante por Serranas de Prado del Rey, celebrating its XLVII edition, is a significant event in the world of flamenco. Held annually,…
Janalynn Castelino Drops New Folk-Infused Single ‘Bella Ci Dormi’
Janalynn Castelino has released “Bella Ci Dormi,” a traditional ballad that has its roots in Southern Italy, recorded with her high-pitched powerhouse vocals. The 24-year-old…
Lucía Beltrán, Flamenco Singer from Huelva
Talented flamenco vocalist Lucía Beltrán Sedano was born in Trigueros (Huelva) on April 28, 2004. Her flamenco passion comes from a very young age, from…
An imaginary Accordion Voyage Across the Mediterranean
Riccardo Tesi – La Giusta Distanza (Visage Music, 2023) Renowned accordionist and key figure of world music in Italy, Riccardo Tesi, has embarked on a…
Montreal International Jazz Festival 2023: a celebration of jazz, blues, soul and world music!
In our annual photo essay from one of the world’s top jazz festivals, we share a range of musical highlights across genres. The Montreal International…
Engaging Recreations of the Traditional Music of Western Mazovia and Kuyavia
Kapela Niwińskich – Pogłosy (Kapela Niwińskich, 2023) The album Pogłosy (Reverberations) has a strong focus on the traditional music of Western Mazovia and Kujawi in…
World Music Ensemble Kuné Raises Awareness About Climate Change
Kuné – Universal Echoes (LulaWorld, 2023) Oil spills, deforestation, illegal mining: these extractive activities have been devastating the Amazon rainforest. “Earth,” part of the “Elements…
Ghana Meets New Orleans: A Fusion of Cultures in Flushing Town Hall’s Global Mashup Concert Series
The Global Mashup concert world music series at Flushing Town Hall continues with the “Ghana Meets New Orleans” concert featuring Kotoko Brass, a West African-inspired…