Gyjak Master Abdolghaffar Geldinejad
Abdolghaffar Geldinejad, an accomplished maestro of the gyjak (spike fiddle), was born in 1957 in Gonbad-e Kavous, a city situated in the Turkmen Sahra region…
Acclaimed East African Vocalist Yanna Momina Dies at 76
Producer Ian Brenan reported the passing of Yanna Momina, a leading artist from the northeast African nation of Jibuti (Djibouti), on Sunday, June 18th. Brenan…
“Balkan Vocal Tradition Meets Jazz Innovation on ‘Medna Roso’ – PJEV, Kit Downes, and Hayden Chisholm Redefine Musical Boundaries”
PJEV/ Kit Downes/ Hayden Chisholm – Medna Roso (Redhook Records, 2023) “Medna Roso” by PJEV, Kit Downes, and Hayden Chisholm, released under Red Hook Records,…
The Med 23 Festival, a Celebration of Music and The Arts.
The Med 23 Festival is back this summer in the south of Portugal and the music with its healing force is the great attraction from…
Enchanting and Timeless: Amelia Hogan Soars with ‘Taking Flight’
Amelia Hogan – Taking Flight (self-release, 2022) American vocalist Amelia Hogan performs beautiful traditional folk music from Ireland, Scotland, Britain, United States, and contemporary styles…
Balkansemblet, Nordic Balkan Encounters
Balkansemblet – Curved Grooves (Etnisk Musikklubb, 2009) Balkansemblet’s album, “Curved Grooves” released by Etnisk Musikklubb in 2009, marked a significant milestone in the band’s journey…
Gilgamesh, a Fascinating Encounter of Iraqi and Norwegian Musicians
Gilgamesh – Tigris Nights (Etnisk Musikklubb, 2008) Gilgamesh, an innovative world music project, features the collaboration of two talented Iraqi musicians, Amir Saion and Hassan…
Battente Guitar Virtuosos Loccisano De Carolis
Loccisano De Carolis, an accomplished duo specializing in the chitarra battente (battente guitar), have embarked on a notable project aimed at familiarizing audiences with this…
Elshan Ghasimi: Mastering Tradition and Innovation in Persian Classical Music
Elshan Ghasimi, born 1981 in Isfahan, Iran is a master of the tar, a long-necked Iranian lute instrument, and of Persian classical art music, as…
Høst’s “Fuglesang” a Testament to the Enduring Beauty and Power of Vocal Expression in Traditional Music
Høst – Fuglesang (GO’ Danish Folk Music GO0623, 2023) The highly anticipated release concert for Høst’s latest album, “Fuglesang,” took place on March 19th at…