Done Deal Dub
It’s long been proven that authentic dub reggae need not come from Jamaica, and Italy’s Bonzo Faya reinforces that contention throughout “Indaco,” a saxophone-seasoned slice…
Limping No More: El Pantorrillas Reclaims “Palomo Cojo” in a Bold Folk Revival
El Pantorrillas – Palomo Cojo (Self-Released, 2025) El Pantorrillas redefines a once-pejorative term with Palomo Cojo (lame pigeon), an album rooted in southeastern Spain’s folk…
Sian Return with Second Album ‘Araon’ and New Single ‘Seo a’ Bhliadhna’
Gaelic vocal trio Sian have announced their second album, Araon, accompanied by the release of its lead single, “Seo a’ Bhliadhna.” Rooted in the musical…
🎙 Karmento Wins Best Folk Album for La Serrana at Spanish Music Academy Awards
On June 4, 2025, the Spanish Music Academy held its second annual awards ceremony, where Karmento received the award for Best Folk Album for her…
Have a Sip
Born in Ivory Coast and currently based in Atlanta, drummer/percussionist Yakou N’guessan scores with “Tchapalo” (named for a traditional beverage) a layered piece of jazz…
Greg Copeland’s Stark Songwriting on Empire State
Greg Copeland – Empire State (Franklin & Highland Recordings/Hemifrån/Paraply Records, 2024) On Empire State, Greg Copeland weaves understated melodies with unflinching lyricism to examine difficult…
Femi Kuti’s Next Act: Journey Through Life Balances Protest With Personal Insight
Femi Kuti – Journey Through Life (Partisan Records, 2025) On his 2025 album Journey Through Life, Nigerian Afrobeat stalwart Femi Kuti turns inward, pairing his…
Dàna’s New Single Makes Mischief with “Scallywags”
Glasgow-based all-female Celtic music group Dàna introduces their latest single, “Scallywags,” a spirited two-part set that showcases both original composition and traditional influence. The track…
Pipe Drone Zone: Brìghde Chaimbeul Returns With Sunwise
Brìghde Chaimbeul – Sunwise (tak:til / Glitterbeat, 2025) Scottish small pipes innovator Brìghde Chaimbeul will release her third album, Sunwise, on June 27, 2025, via…
Up and Up: Susan Anders Soars with Now I’m a Kite
Susan Anders – Now I’m a Kite (Zanna Discs, 2025) American singer-songwriter Susan Anders returns with Now I’m a Kite, a new collection of introspective,…