Aray Unveils Bailaora Video
Spanish singer Aray (Antonio Díez Lucena), has released “Bailaora” (flamenco dancer), a music video where he mixes flamenco with Afrobeats (the Nigerian electronic genre, not…
Alluring Pan-Celtic Music from Exceptional Flute Player Sarah Markey
Sarah Markey – Leaving Lurgangreen (self-release, 2022) Flute master, singer and harp player Sarah Markey represents a new generation of Scottish musicians who are keeping…
David Palomar Debuts Bachata-Flamenco Crossover Video “A Orillas del Palmar”
Cadiz-born singer David Palomar has released the bachata-flamenco song “A Orillas del Palmar”. The track will appear on the upcoming album “8 miradas” scheduled for…
Putumayo Reveals African and Cuban Connections on Afro-Cubano
Various Artists – Afro-Cubano (Putumayo, 2022) “Afro-Cubano” is the new compilation from world music label Putumayo. This fascinating collection brings together African, Cuban and African…
Vieux Farka Touré Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in August 2022
The album “Les Racines” by acclaimed Malian guitarist and composer Vieux Farka Touré is the number recording at the Transglobal World Music Chart in August…
Stelios Petrakis Quartet Repeats #1 Position at World Music Charts Europe in August 2022
The album “Spondi” by Greek ensemble Stelios Petrakis Quartet is once more the number one recording at the World Music Charts Europe in August 2022.…
The Elegant and Masterful Classical Crossover Sound of The Ayoub Sisters
The Ayoub Sisters – Arabesque (2022) The Ayoub Sisters are rising stars in the area of innovative and crossover western classical music. “Arabesque” is their…
Artist Profiles: The Ayoub Sisters
The Ayoub Sisters, Sarah and Laura, were born in Glasgow, Scotland to Egyptian immigrant parents. Initially, the siblings attended the Douglas Academy music school. Afterwards,…
Influential Irish Musician and Folklorist Mick Moloney Dies at 77
Irish Multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, record producer, scholar and folklorist Mick Moloney died on July 27, 2022, in New York City. Mick Moloney devoted most of his…
The Pan-Mediterranean Sounds of Mólo Sâyat
Mólo Sâyat – Ħadãeq (Zephyrus Records, 2021) World music ensemble Mólo Sâyat released “Hadãeq“, an engaging album that presents a finely crafted combination of Mediterranean…