The Spirited Sound of Mali’s Bamba Wassoulou Groove
Bamba Wassoulou Groove, an ensemble that emerged in 2012 in Bamako, Mali, represents a fervent endeavor by Bamba Dembelé, a co-founder of the iconic Super…
The Barmer Boys, Torchbearers of the Manganiyar Traditions
The Barmer Boys, a trio of musicians, stand as the torchbearers of an ancient musical lineage, dutifully preserving and propagating the time-honored traditions of the…
Introducing the Inaugural Selection of Showcase Artists for WOMEX 2023
WOMEX, the preeminent international exhibition event for world music, has disclosed the initial roster of Jury-selected Showcase artists who will captivate audiences during the 29th…
Kovcheg Club Ensemble’s Timeless Songs from Siberia
Kovcheg Club Ensemble – My Golden-Winged Dove: Russian Songs from Siberia (Irkutsk Region) Kovcheg Club Ensemble presents a recording that transcends time and space, “My…
Amplifying the Voices of Forgotten Working-Class Musicians: The Rivayat Music Series
Mekaal Hasan Band – Rivayat (2023) Mekaal Hasan, a renowned music producer and guitarist, has created Rivayat, a compelling music series that highlights traditional and…
Acclaimed Pianist Harold López-Nussa Set to Release ‘Timba a la Americana’ on Blue Note Records
Cuban pianist and composer, Harold López-Nussa, has recently inked a deal with Blue Note Records, and he has now unveiled the release date of his…
Frigg, Elegant Fiddle Music for Dancing and Listening
Frigg – Perintö / Heritage (2023) Finnish musical ensemble, Frigg, unveiled its latest album, Perintö / Heritage, on the 23rd of May 2023. The group’s…
Svøbsk Commemorates Two Decades – Nordic Folk Melodies with an Enduring Essence
Svøbsk – Sorgenfri (GO’ Danish Folk Music GO1223, 2023) Two decades ago, Maren Hallberg Larsen and Jørgen Dickmeiss graced the stage for their inaugural public…
Ancient Poems, Modern Echoes: Zeyn’el’s Album Reflects the Struggles of the Past and Present
Zeyn’el – Divan and Divine (ARC Music, 2023) Zeyn’el’s latest musical endeavor, “Divan and Divine” released under ARC Music in 2023, presents a remarkable fusion…
The Story of the Diatonic Accordion
By Llúcia Ventura. The diatonic accordion (also known as button accordion) belongs to the reed organ family of wind instruments. Its mechanism is very simple. When…