Brighde Chaimbeul Ascends to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for August 2025
The album Sunwise by piper Brighde Chaimbeul has claimed the number one position of the World Music Charts Europe for the month of August 2025.…
Balalaika Sisters Act: A Folk Revival From Sokolniki
Valentina Kostyukova feat. Vera Chekunova – Made in Sokolniki: Russian Balalaika Music (Antonovka Records, 2025) This album offers a curated selection of delightful traditional Russian…
Celtic Calling: Ortigueira Sets 2026 Festival Dates
The 2026 edition of the Festival Internacional do Mundo Celta de Ortigueira will take place from Thursday, July 9, to Sunday, July 12, 2026. After…
A Daughter’s Heartfelt Tribute
American artist Diana Jimenez wrote “Mil Años” as a tribute to her dad, and the Afro-Cuban style of the piece is filled with emotional nuance…
Maqam on the Move: Mustafa Said Charts a New Course in Arabic Music
Mustafa Said & Asil Ensemble – Maqam Pilgrims (Mapamundi Música, 2025) Egyptian composer and oud master Mustafa Said returns with Maqam Pilgrims, a superb new…
Flamenco’s Next Generation Stakes Its Claim at Suma Flamenca Joven
Twelve soloists under the age of 30 will take center stage at Suma Flamenca Joven, the youth-focused platform of Madrid’s Suma Flamenca festival. The fifth…
Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto Create Musical Flow with Djiyo
(headline image: Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto – Photo by Cedrick Not) Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto are set to perform at the Co-Cathedral of…
Bluegrass Band Backline Navigates Tragedy and Tradition
Backline’s latest single, “Dark Rolling Deep” (Mountain Fever Records), introduces their forthcoming album with a narrative steeped in maritime lore. Written by bandleader Katelyn Ingardia,…
Cante de las Minas Unite Flamenco’s Legends, Award Winners, and Rising Talent
The 64th Festival Internacional del Cante de las Minas, held in La Unión from July 30 to August 9, presents a wide-ranging cultural agenda that…
High Quality Bossa Nova Import
French guitarist Christophe Duflos brings the familiar feel of bossa nova to new horizons through “Bossarena,” a piece flavored not only by some fine trumpeting…