From Stages to Hotel Rooms: The Journey Behind Luca Bassanese’s ‘Reset!’ Album
Luca Bassanese – Reset! (Ola Olas Music/AIDA Music, 2023) Luca Bassanese, a renowned Italian songwriter and recipient of numerous accolades, presents his latest album, “Reset!”…
Hammertowne Rolls Out New Album, You Can Learn A Lot From A Song
Eastern Kentucky bluegrass band Hammertowne has launched a new album, “You Can Learn A Lot From A Song,” the band’s fifth album on Mountain Fever…
Piping Live! Big Band Returns with New Route for 2023
The Piping Live! Big Band is set to make a comeback at this year’s festival, offering an opportunity for pipers of all ages and skill…
Bombino’s Upcoming Sahel Album Pays Tribute to Tuareg Culture and Unity
Tuareg guitarist Bombino is set to release his new album titled Sahel on September 15th through Partisan Records. The album is named after the vast…
Karan Casey’s “Nine Apples of Gold” Album Explores Themes of Resilience and Female Empowerment
Karan Casey – Nine Apples of Gold (Crow Valley Music, 2023) Karan Casey, the brilliant Irish vocalist, put together her new album “Nine Apples of…
Inna De Yard’s ‘Family Affair’: A Comeback for Acoustic Reggae
Inna De Yard – Family Affair (Chapter Two Records / Wagram, 2023) After a 4-year hiatus, the highly regarded reggae project known as Inna De…
Banjo Prodigy Nora Brown
Banjoist and singer Nora Brown started learning music at the age of 6 from the late Shlomo Pestcoe. From his tiny studio apartment in Brooklyn,…
Algeria’s Amazigh Freedom Rock 1973-1983
Les Abranis – Amazigh Freedom Rock 1973-1983 (Bongo Joe Records, 2023) Bongo Joe Records delves once again into the realm of Kabyl rock with Les…
The Banjo: A Timeless Icon of American Roots Music
The banjo is a musical instrument that has been a staple in American folk music for centuries. It has a unique sound that sets it…
Acclaimed Afro Roots Artist Rocky Dawuni Set to Perform at SOB’s in New York City
Ghanaian musician and activist Rocky Dawuni will be heading to the US for a series of shows, starting with a special performance at SOB’s in…