Ghetto Kumbé, The Drumming Ritual Party Gets Going
“What we bring to the Med Festival is all the strength of Afro-Caribbean music, all the power of the African root, what is the Colombian…
Artist Profiles: Vilsevind
Gothenburg-based Swedish folk music act Vilsevind brings together the Swedish Nordic and Celtic traditions. The songs are sung in Swedish, English, Spanish, Welsh, Latin, and…
Artist Profiles: Parafonè
The ethno-groove Calabrian band Parafonè has been in business since the mid-2000s. They are an effective example on how one finds inspiration in the rich…
Mames Babegenush Announces North American Tour
Danish ensemble Mames Babegenush will be touring the United States and Canada in July 2022. The young Danish band is known for its combination of…
Artist Profiles: Oliver Nayoka
Hailing from Ekwulummili, Nigeria, the self-taught guitarist, composer and singer Oliver Nayoka launched his musical career playing guitar in churches throughout the Anambra State. Facing…
Irresistible Igbo Highlife with a Rumba Twist
Oliver Nayoka – Club Series Chapter One (Palenque Records, 2022) “Club Series Chapter One” introduces the music of skilled guitarist, vocalist and composer Oliver Nayoka,…
Tasty Cinnamon Grooves
Canelita Sabrosa – Canelita Sabrosa (2022) American band Canelita Sabrosa (tasty cinnamon) performs a pleasurable mix of smooth Latin Jazz and Cuban rhythms with engaging…
Celebrated Irish Music Guitarist Dennis Cahill Dies at 68
Irish-American musician Dennis Cahill, one of the leading guitarists in the Irish traditional music scene, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, after an extended…
Artist Profiles: Startijenn
Startijenn is one of the leading acts in the Breton folk music scene. The quintet performs regularly at Brittany’s festou-noz (traditional dance festivals) as well…
Extraordinary Debut Album from sitarist Jasdeep Singh Degun
Jasdeep Singh Degun – Anomaly (Real World Records, 2022) British sitar player and composer Jasdeep Singh Degun is a rising talent in world music. Although…