Soulful and Vivid Recreations of Folk Songs from Castilla y León
Alicornio – Luna de mayo (Alicornio, 2023) “Luna de mayo” presents the superb contemporary folk music of Alicornio, a talented duo from Valladolid (Castilla y…
Influential Folk-Rock Musician David Crosby Dies at 81
Award-winning folk-rock vocalist and songwriter David Crosby passed away on January 19, 2023. He was 81. David Van Cortlandt Crosby, better known as David Crosby,…
Moonlight Benjamin Releases New Single “Haut là haut”
Haitian voodoo rock queen Moonlight Benjamin has released a new single titled “Haut là haut.” The blues rock song will appear in her upcoming album…
Niño Josele in Stellar Conversation with Jazz and Salsa Icons
Niño Josele – Galaxias (2022) Niño Josele’s new album, “Galaxias,” released in late 2022, is a showcase of his musical passions. First and foremost, flamenco…
Artist Profiles: Taraf de Caliu
Romanian ensemble Taraf de Caliu is a reincarnation of famed Gypsy (Roma) band Taraf de Haidouks. The founding members of Taraf de Haidouks were reunited…
Ekonting, the Cherished Folk Instrument of the Jola People
Various Artists – Ears of the People: Ekonting Songs from Senegal and The Gambia (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2023) “Ears of the People: Ekonting Songs from…
Artist Profiles: Bnat el Houariyat
Bnat el Houariyat (“the girls of Houara”) is a multigenerational ensemble that follows Moroccan laâbat tradition. These are women’s percussion groups that perform stinging, often…
Artist Profiles: Dakh Daughters
Dakh Daughters is an Ukrainian music and theater ensemble formed 2012. Seven actresses use musical instruments to create a life-affirming performance about love, freedom and…
Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST Reveal 2023 Lineup
New York-based music festival and organization globalFEST and NPR Music have announced the lineup for the third annual Tiny Desk meets globalFEST, a three night online series that features world…
New Caledonia Act Marcus Gad & Tribe Launches ‘Long Way Home’
Marcus Gad has released a new single from his forthcoming album. The rising reggae artist from the French-controlled territory of New Caledonia, returns with his usual…