The Finely Crafted Music of Ruken Yılmaz
Ruken Yılmaz – Sê Çiya (self-release, 2022) “Sê Çiya” is the new album by Ruken Yılmaz, one of the most talented vocalists in Turkey’s Kurdish…
Library of Congress: Fall Concert with Banda Magda
Library of Congress will present Banda Magda on Friday, October 14 at 8:00 pm. Led by Greek-born multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and educator Magda Giannikou, Banda…
Kardemimmit to Perform at Scandinavia House in New York City
Finnish band Kardemimmit is set to perform at Scandinavia House in New York City on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The all-female quartet will bring 15…
Colorful and Appealing American Roots Music by Damn Tall Buildings
Damn Tall Buildings – Sleeping Dogs (Damn Tall Buildings, 2022) “Sleeping Dogs” is the third album by American roots music band Damn Tall Buildings. The…
Suma Flamenca Joven to present Emerging Flamenco Talent This week at Teatros del Canal
On Thursday, September 22, 2022, guitarist José del Tomate, singer Ismael “El Bola” and dancer Alba Heredia will inaugurate the second edition of Suma Flamenca…
Carlos Santana & Cindy Blackman Santana Join 2TSpark on “It’s My Body,” in Support of Women’s Reproductive Rights
In the historic tradition of using music to stimulate collective action, longtime musical collaborators and bandmates Tracy Blackman and Tina “Bean” Blaine (performing together as…
Folkoteque, an encounter of Clarinet and Accordion
Antolí/Todorovski – Folkoteque (Tongrube Records, 2022) “Folkoteque” presents the international duo of Vienna-based Spanish clarinetist Oscar Antoli and Serbian accordionist Miloš Todorovski. The album features…
New Beginnings for Slagr
Slagr – Linde (Hubro, 2022) Norwegian trio Slagr released its sixth album “Linde” in 2022. It features exquisite music created in a time of new…
Peruvian Carnival Music on Guitar
Peruvian guitarist Rolando Carrasco Segovia has released the album “Carnaval en los Andes Peruvian Guitar” (self release, 2022) Carrasco describes how the “Carnival” festivities were…
Tone of Voice Orchestra Travels Beyond Scandinavian Folk Music
Tone of Voice Orchestra – Tone of Voice Orchestra (Stunc Records / Sundance Music Aps, 2022) Danish outfit Tone of Voice Orchestra is a talented…