The Mesmerizing Sitar: Why We Can’t Resist Its Charms
The sitar, an Indian classical stringed instrument with a body made from a gourd base, features both sympathetic and melody strings. It is most commonly…
Acclaimed Musician and Songwriter Solomane Doumbia Celebrates Malian-Nigerian Connection
Solomane Doumbia – Ségou to Lagos (2023) “Ségou to Lagos” is Solomane Doumbia’s tribute to Afrobeat. First and foremost, the album is above all a…
David Broza Releases Exceptional Spanish Version of “Ha’isha She’iti”
David Broza – La Mujer Que Yo Quiero (2023) On January 27, 2023, David Broza unveiled his latest work, “La Mujer Que Yo Quiero.” This…
Artist Profiles: Koto Innovator Yumi Kurosawa
Yumi Kurosawa, born into a family of koto players in Japan, started her koto studies at the age of three with her parents, Kazuo and…
Guitarist Alejandro Hurtado to Perform at Teatro Flamenco Madrid
Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will be continuing its concert series for its tenth season on March 9th, 2023 with a special night dedicated to concert…
Scottish Folk Icons Capercaillie to Perform at Orkney Folk Festival 2023 Backed by Local Orchestra
The iconic Scottish folk group, Capercaillie, is set to grace the 40th Orkney Folk Festival this May in a never-before-seen collaboration with a local orchestra.…
Samba Innovator Rogê Unveils Curyman
Rogê – Curyman (Diamond West Records, 2023) Rogê, a highly talented guitarist and singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, has been breathing new life into samba…
Cellist Dom La Nena Releases “Universo” to Celebrate International Women’s Day
Brazilian cellist Dom La Nena has released a new track titled “Universo” comes out today, to celebrate International Women’s Day. The piece will be included…
Artist Profiles: Maghreb Jazz Pioneer Malika Zarra
Malika Zarra, a jazz vocalist, composer, and band leader from the Maghreb, embarked on her musical journey from her native town of Ouled Teima in…
Artist Profiles: Letieres Leite, A Champion Of Bahian Music
Letieres Leite, a skilled composer, saxophonist, flutist, and educator, was born in Bahia, Brazil on December 8, 1959. While attending the Federal University in Bahia…