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…
Artist Profiles: Orkestra Rumpilezz
Letieres Leite (1959-2021) established the Orkestra Rumpilezz, a percussion and brass ensemble, in 2006. The group’s initial release garnered the Bravo! Award for Best Popular…
Africa Oyé Announces first set of performers for 2023 festival
Africa Oyé has revealed the first set of performers for its 2023 festival in Liverpool’s Sefton Park. The lineup will include artists from Ghana, Guinea-Bissau,…
Cuatro Master Fabiola Méndez Celebrates Puerto Rican Traditions and Roots
Fabiola Méndez – Afrorriqueña (2021) Fabiola Méndez‘s new album “Afrorriqueña” is a musical tribute to the countryside (jíbaro) and African roots in Puerto Rican culture.…
Reissue of Rare Afro-Funk album
Remi Kabaka – Son of Africa (BBE Music, 2023 reissue) BBE Music is releasing a reissue of one of the most elusive and coveted Afro-Funk…