Ali Farka Touré’s Niafunké Brought Desert Blues Back Home
Ali Farka Touré – Niafunké (World Circuit Music, 1999) Malian guitarist and singer Ali Farka Touré released Niafunké on World Circuit Music in 1999, a…
Smithsonian Folkways Releases Impressive Clifton Chenier Zydeco Anthology
Clifton Chenier – King of Louisiana Blues and Zydeco (Smithsonian Folkways and Arhoolie Records, 2026) King of Louisiana Blues and Zydeco is a comprehensive, dazzling…
“Conejito Malo”: Pablo Mayor Salutes Bad Bunny with Salsa Song
Colombian pianist and bandleader Pablo Mayor and Folklore Urbano NYC have released “El Conejito Malo” (bad bunny in Spanish), a salsa tribute to Bad Bunny.…
Spirited Followers Come Back Around With Dream Folk Single “Returning”
Cardiff progressive folk group Spirited Followers have released “Returning,” their debut single on BWGiBWGAN and the first recorded release on the label. The track introduces…
Riqueni On Screen And On Stage: Madrid Gets Two Must-See Flamenco Nights
Madrid’s Círculo Flamenco enters its 13th season with two fan-favorite events set for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and Thursday, February 12, 2026. On February 11,…
Family Tunes Resurface: Garry Walsh’s Debut Album
Garry Walsh – Uncovered (Ossian, 2004), Irish flute player Garry Walsh released his debut album Uncovered on Ossian (2004). The grand material here draws on…
Dandy Parranda
Canada-based band La Parranda Venezolana absolutely soar with “Agua del mar que se va,” a lively sampling of Afro-Venezuelan music delightfully full of percussion, layered…
Devon Allman Rallies a Blues Dream Team for Star-Studded Album and Tour
Devon Allman – The Blues Summit (Ruf Records, 2025) Devon Allman put together The Blues Summit, a collaborative studio album featuring a roster of guest…
The Way North Take The Battle Of The Folk Bands 2026 Crown
Glasgow and Speyside folk group The Way North won Battle Of The Folk Bands 2026 at Celtic Connections on Saturday, January 31. The final took…
Craig Taborn Unveils Dream Archives, a New Trio Album on ECM
Dream Archives is the trio debut from pianist-composer and 2025 MacArthur Fellow Craig Taborn with cellist Tomeka Reid and drummer Ches Smith. The album was…