Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
On the Path to St. Patrick: The Rumjacks
Australian Celtic rock band The Rumjacks has released Hestia, its fifth studio album. The multinational group introduces a new lead singer Mike Rivkees (USA). The…
Rawer Than Raw from Bobby Rush Winner of Best Traditional Blues Album Grammy
The album Rawer Than Raw from 87-year-old bluesman Bobby Rush is the 2021 Grammy Award winner for Best Traditional Blues Album. Rawer Than Raw includes…
Colombia’s Salsa Stars Grupo Niche Win Best Tropical Latin Album Grammy
The album 40, celebrating the 40th anniversary of legendary Colombian salsa band Grupo Niche, is the winner of the 2021 Grammy for Best Tropical Latin…
On the Path to St. Patrick: Ava
Wildflower (Ava World Music, 2021) is the first solo album from Irish singer Ava, scheduled for release April 9, 2021. This is the artistic name…
“Mamadou Kanda Keita,” new single from Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra
“Mamadou Kanda Keita” is a single included in the upcoming album Kôrôlén, a collaboration between celebrated Malian musician Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra.…
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Win Best Folk Album Grammy
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings are the winners of the 2021 Grammy for Best Folk Album for All The Good Times at The 63rd GRAMMY…
Acclaimed Senegalese Musician Thione Seck Dies at 66
Singer-songwriter and musician Thione Seck, a leading figure in Senegalese music passed away on March 14, 2021 in Dakar, Senegal. Thione Seck was a pioneer…
On the Path to St. Patrick: The High Kings
The High Kings, an excellent Irish folk music band from Dublin with a focus on vocals and storytelling, recorded Home From Home (Celtic Collections, 2021)…
On the Path to St. Patrick: Lúnasa
Lúnasa has been one of the finest contemporary Irish folk music bands for many years. The group features top instrumentalists and vocalists. Lúnasa put together…
Captivating Senegalese Rhythms from a Bassist Perspective
Alune Wade – African Fast Food (10H10, 2018) African Fast Food is an album released in 2018 by Senegalese bassist, singer and composer Alune Wade.…