Foltrokica rooted in Argentine folk poetry, psychedelic rock and electronics
Santiago Córdoba – En Otros Lugares (Sounds and Colours, 2019) Santiago Córdoba’s second solo album, En Otros Lugares, was released in 2019. The album blends…
The Kamancha, the Ancient Spiked Fiddle of Persia and Central Asia
(headline image: Anatolia Azeri Kamancha AAK-304 by Arslan) The kamancha is a bowed stringed musical instrument that has garnered widespread use in diverse regions of…
Madrid Set to Dance to the Beat of Flamenco Madrid 2023
The seventh edition of the Flamenco Madrid festival promises to enliven the streets of the Spanish capital with the vibrant and rhythmic beats of flamenco…
Mehmet Polat Launches First Single ‘Introspection’ From New Album “Embodied Poetry”
Mehmet Polat, a renowned ud player and composer, has announced the release of his latest album, Embodied Poetry, on June 23, 2023. As a preview,…
Along the Silk Road, an Intersection of European, Asian, and Chinese Musical Traditions
Osuna – Along the Silk Road (Uren Production, 2023) The work titled “Along the Silk Road” is an exceptional artistic production by the world music…
Rokia Koné & Jacknife Lee Come Back with the Captiating Ballad ‘Fanga’
Rokia Koné, a celebrated Malian vocalist, and Jacknife Lee, a renowned American multi-instrumentalist and producer, have unveiled their latest offering, a stunning ballad titled “Fanga.”…
Groupa Explore the Fascinating Music of the Iberian Peninsula
Groupa – Kind of Folk – Vol. 4 Iberia (All Ice Records, 2023) Groupa, the renowned Swedish folk music group, have released their fourth album…
Artist Profiles: Pianist Dr. Tanya Ekanayaka
Dr. Tanya Ekanayaka, an accomplished composer-pianist of Sri Lankan-British origin, has garnered worldwide recognition for her extensive repertoire of published solo piano works. Her exceptional…
Artist Profiles: Kamancha Master Melisa Yıldırım
Melisa Yıldırım, a native of Istanbul grew up in Alevi culture. She embarked on her musical journey in her formative years. During her early high…
Artist Profiles: Percussionist Swarupa Ananth-Sawkar
Swarupa Ananth-Sawkar, a talented percussionist and producer, learned the guidance of Ustad Allarakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain. She has been an exceptionally talented performer from…