Fabrizio Piepoli Explores the Diverse Cultures of the Mediterranean in Maresia
Fabrizio Piepoli – Maresia (Zero Nove, 2022) ‘Maresia‘ is the third album by Apulian composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Fabrizio Piepoli, where he elegantly explores Portuguese fado,…
‘Kawmélito,’ the First Song by Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
‘Kawmélito‘ is the first single by the Caribbean act Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters, extracted from the upcoming album “Abri Cyclonique” (Real World Records). …
Caleb Bailey & Paine’s Run Sign Record Agreement with Turnberry Records
Turnberry Records has announced that bluegrass group Caleb Bailey & Paine’s Run has been added to the label’s growing roster of recording artists. The 6-piece…
Volume Five Begins 2023 with New Album, Karma
“Karma” (Mountain Fever Records) is the new album by acclaimed bluegrass band Volume Five. On this 11-track album, the band delivers a mix of fine…
A Lovely Reencounter with Cherished Latin American Standards
Cecilia Duarte – Reencuentros (Reference Recordings, 2022) “Reencuentros” (Re-encounters) is a significant album of traditional and popular songs by much-admired classical mezzo-soprano vocalist Cecilia Duarte.…
Ningue Ningue Deftly Renovate the Ancient Songs of Portugal and Beyond
Ningue Ningue – No Paço e no Terreiro (Ningue Ningue, 2022) “No Paço e no Terreiro” is the second album by Ningue Ningue, a Portuguese…
Afro Pepites Competition Announces 2023 Winners
Afro Pepites, a competition designed to promote emerging African talent, has announced the 2023 winners. The Golden Pepite goes to Juste Parfait, a satirical humorist…
Nominees for Best Duo or Group in African Traditional at All-Africa Music Awards
This year’s edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) will take place in Dakar, Senegal on January 12-15, 2023. We are sharing the videos of…
Artist Profiles: Jouhiorkesteri
Jouhiorkesteri released their debut-CD Nikodemus in May 2008. Jouhiorkesteri – the Horse-Hair Orchestra – made a moving CD, where an old and forgotten instrument has…
One at a Time
I’ve long fancied myself a reviewer of albums and not individual songs. But times change, and resources at my disposal have necessitated my acquiring more…