José María Bandera: The Maestro of Flamenco Guitar
Hailing from the vibrant southern city of Algeciras, Cádiz (Spain), José María Bandera Sánchez, an exceptional guitarist, has cemented his place as a flamenco guitar…
Reissue of Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s Battle of Armagideon: A Revered Musical Triumph
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry – Battle of Armagideon (Cherry Red Records, 2023) Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, an acclaimed Jamaican music producer celebrated for his profound influence and…
Adam Semijalac’s “Ode Dite”: An Exploration of Folklore and Intergenerational Trauma
Adam Semijalac – Ode dite (self-release, 2023) Adam Semijalac, a seasoned Croatian musician, unveils his latest album, Ode Dite, which illustrates his desire to experiment…
Folkways Records Celebrates 75 Years in 2023 with Concerts, Reissues, and More
In May 2023, Folkways Records, the iconic American independent label, turned 75. It’s been quite a journey for this legendary collection of music and sound,…
A Melting Pot of International Musical Talents: Complete Roster Announced for 2023 Lowell Folk Festival
Seven additional musical acts who will be on stage at the 2023 Lowell Folk Festival Friday, July 28th through Sunday, July 30th, were announced this…
Danish Ensemble Flamenco Passion: A Tribute to Flamenco Guitar Legend Paco de Lucia
Flamenco Passion – A Tribute to Paco de Lucia (Storyville Records, 2023) The Danish ensemble Flamenco Passion joins forces with three world-class soloists – the…
Babel Music XP Call For Artists for 2024 Edition
World music expo Babel Music XP is currently accepting applications to participate in the 2024 edition. Notably, the event has expanded its digital segment to…
Iconic Voice of Bossa Nova, Astrud Gilberto, Passes Away at 83
Renowned Brazilian vocalist Astrud Gilberto, whose ethereal rendition of “The Girl from Ipanema” captivated audiences worldwide during the 1960s bossa nova era, has passed away…
Ermanno Panta & Banda Zeitun: Jazz meets Italian traditional music and flamenco
Ermanno Panta & Banda Zeitun – Llengua de Terra (2023) Following the album “Isla Musa” (2019), Sicilian composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Ermano Panta is releasing…
Addoh, Oumar Konate’s Debut on the International Stage
Oumar Konate – Addoh (Clermont Music, 2014) Oumar Konate‘s “Addoh” marked his first foray onto the international stage. Recorded amid the political turmoil in Mali…