Güiro, the Essential Salsa Scraper
The güiro, a percussion instrument hailing from Puerto Rico and Cuba, features a hollow gourd with open ends and notches cut along one side. Typically…
The Cuatro, a Prominent Element of the Rich Folk Music Heritage of Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rican Cuatro is a small, five-stringed musical instrument that is a staple of traditional Puerto Rican folk music. It is an integral part…
The Bensons’ musical talent is showcased in their upcoming album, “Pick Your Poison”
Wayne and Kristin Scott Benson are expanding their musical careers by releasing their first joint album, “Pick Your Poison,” under their own name, Benson. The…
Mwezi Waq: Deaf and Dumb Blues from Comoros
Mwezi Waq – Deaf and Dumb Blues (Buda Musique, 2022) Mwezi Waq’s album “Deaf and Dumb Blues” (Buda Musique, 2022) features a six-member band playing…
Irish Band Pontún Rolls Out ’Sea Jigs’
Pontún, a new Irish-based project embracing folk traditions from Ireland and Africa, has released a new single ’Sea Jigs.’ Led by percussionist Robbie Harris, the…
Indian Fusion Legend Shakti to return to the UK for a commemorative 50th anniversary show
The groundbreaking world music collective known as Shakti, which emerged from the innovative fusion of jazz guitar pioneer John McLaughlin and illustrious classical tabla master…
RiverRun Reveals 2023 Festival
From World Water Day to Earth Day, RiverRun Festival will gather a diverse array of exceptional artists from across the globe, including musicians, actors, dancers,…
Portuguese Fado Star Carminho Announces New Studio Album And London Concert
Carminho, the renowned Fado songstress from Portugal, is set to unveil her much-awaited studio album “Portuguesa” on the 3rd of March, 2023. Adding to the…
Cherish the Ladies to Perform February 27 at The Glucksman Ireland House at NYU Dinner Gala
For almost four decades, Cherish the Ladies has enthralled audiences across the globe with their rousing fusion of traditional music, stirring vocals, and dynamic step…
Chamamé, the Folk Music of Northeastern Region of Argentina
Chamamé was crafted by the inhabitants of the Northeastern region of Argentina, an expanse enriched with forests, rivers, cascades, and red soil. The genre was…