‘Lady Sings the Balkan Blues’ #1 at Transglobal World Music Chart in March 2023
‘Lady Sings the Balkan Blues‘ by Bosnian act Mostar Sevdah Reunion is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in March 2023.…
Payadora Tango Ensemble Tops the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023
“Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango” by Payadora Tango Ensemble is the top album at the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023. “Silent Tears:…
Jonah Parzen-Johnson & Berke Can Özcan Announce “Friendship Music for Turkey” Benefit EP
Saxophonist Jonah Parzen-Johnson and percussionist Berke Can Özcan have joined forces for a charitable cause. They are releasing “Friendship Music for Turkey,” an EP that…
Chamamé Accordionist Raúl Barboza Releases “Toda una Vida Volviendo” Single
Raúl Barboza, the 84-year-old Argentine accordionist known for his mastery of chamamé and coastal music, has released a new single titled “Toda una Vida Volviendo”.…
Speyfest Unveils Complete 2023 Program
Speyfest, the much-loved folk and Celtic music festival in Moray, northeastern Scotland, has unveiled its complete lineup for its 26th edition. The family friendly event…
Los Hermanos Cubero
Los Hermanos Cubero are a musical duo made up of brothers Enrique “Quique” and Roberto Cubero, who hail from La Alcarria, Spain. Their artistic name,…
Afrobeat: The Nigerian Music that Defies Conventions
When it comes to Nigerian music, few genres are as influential and beloved as Afrobeat. This fusion of highlife, jazz, and traditional African percussion has…
Ensemble Sangineto Celebrates Italian Traditional Music
Ensemble Sangineto – Grand Tour Vol. 1 (2022) Grand Tour Vol. 1 marks the first installment of a two-part project by Ensemble Sangineto, paying tribute…
Lettuce and Steel Pulse Announce Joint Tour
Lettuce, a six-piece psychedelic funk outfit, and Steel Pulse, an acclaimed roots reggae band, are teaming up for a three-week-long co-headlining summer tour, set to…
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…