The Versatile Oud
The oud (also spelled ud, l’ud and ‘ud) is a stringed instrument that is commonly used in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Armenian, and Central Asian music.…
Morgan Heritage Unveil New Single ‘Just A Number’
Grammy award-winning reggae band Morgan Heritage has released “Just A Number” as a new single and music video, addressing the topic of cancel culture and…
Artist Profiles: DuOud, the Oud Innovators
DuOud is a unique and innovative musical group based in Paris, France, that combines the traditional sounds of the oud with electronic and contemporary elements.…
Artist Profiles: Mehdi Haddab, Master of the Electric Oud
Mehdi Haddab is a French-Algerian musician, born in Algiers of an Algerian father and a French mother. He grew up in Algeria and Burundi. Endowed…
Japan’s of Tropique! to Release Debut Album ‘Buster Goes West’
Tokyo’s of Tropique! is set to release their first full-length Buster Goes West on Electric Cowbell Records on February 3, 2023. Their debut presents eclectic…
Faith i Branko to Release Duhovi
Faith i Branko have announced the release of a new album titled Duhovi (ghosts, spirits, or souls) on Riverboat Records. The release date is February…
Tribute to the Women of the Plains in the New Cimarrón Video
Acclaimed Colombian llanera music (plains music) band Cimarrón begins 2023 with an ode to empowerment in its new music video,’ Agüita fresca.’ The song is…
Artist Profiles: the Trailblazing Lucas Santtana
Brazilian singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Lucas Mascarenhas Santana, better known as Lucas Santtana, was born October 18, 1970) in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. Lucas…
Ghanaian Artist King Ayisoba Launches “People Talk Too Much”
Ghanaian kologo master King Ayisoba has released a new single titled “People Talk Too Much” from the upcoming album ‘Work Hard’ (February 17, 2023). ‘Work…
American Roots Icon Taj Mahal To Release New Album ‘Savoy’
Stony Plain Records announced the release of Taj Mahal’s new album, “Savoy.” The release date is April 28, 2023. With “Savoy,” Taj takes a new…