Flamenco’s Big Finish In Madrid: Five Premieres, Living Legends, And A Festival Finale
(headline image: Rafaela Carrasco – photo by Jean-Louis Duzert) Suma Flamenca de la Comunidad de Madrid ends its 20th edition with ten shows in the…
All That Brazilian Jazz
Rio de Janeiro-born pianist Antonio Adolfo never misses that perfect meeting point between jazz and Brazilian roots with “Vai Passar,” his take on a tune…
Les Abranis’ Coveted 1983 ‘Album No. 1’ Returns
Les Abranis – Album No. 1 (WeWantSounds, 2025) WeWantSounds has reissued Les Abranis’ sought-after 1983 LP Album No. 1, also known as Id Ed Was,…
Shakti Veterans L. Shankar & Vikku Vinayakram Reunite On Over The Stars
L. Shankar, Vikku Vinayakram, V. Selvaganesh and S. Swaminathan – Over The Stars (XDot 25 Music, 2024). L. Shankar and Vikku Vinayakram, two original members…
Michael League, Antonio Sánchez, And Pedrito Martínez Unveil “Obbakoso,” A Hook-Driven single
“Obbakoso” is the new single from Michael League, Antonio Sánchez, and Pedrito Martínez, under the band name Elipsis. The track builds from Martínez’s congas and…
Raise Your Glass: Ispíní Na hÉireann Drop “Johnny Jump Up” As Poxtail Soup Nears
Dublin trad-rock outfit Ispíní na hÉireann has released a new single, a spirited take on the Cork standard “Johnny Jump Up.” The track arrives ahead…
Cheikh Ibra Fam Unites The Diaspora With “Gnou Mbollo”
Cumbancha will release “Gnou Mbollo” on October 24, 2025, as the third single from Cheikh Ibra Fam’s upcoming album Adouna (Life), due in February 2026.…
Echoes of the Woods: La Déferlance Intertwines Quebec’s Past and Present in Song
La Déferlance – Âmes des bois (Club MID, 2025) La Déferlance continues to shine on Âmes des bois (Souls of the Woods), an excellent album…
Argentina Teases ‘Utrera Flamenco Fetén’ With Fiery Rumba “Ódiame”
Flamenco singer Argentina, named Hija Predilecta de Huelva 2025, has announced the first preview of her new project. The Spanish vocalist released “Ódiame” (hate me)…
Spirited Jotas: Nuevo Mester’s Joyful 1986 Spin
Nuevo Mester de Juglaría – Coplas del Tío Sidín (Philips, 1986) Folk traditions meet precision on the album Coplas del Tío Sidín, a brisk, well-shaped…