Purple With Purpose
I’m the first to admit that I have no clear definition for the term “world music.” I do, however, know that longstanding band Ancient Future…
Acoustic Syndicate Recreates Grateful Dead’s Bertha
North Carolina-based Acoustic Syndicate has unveiled a recreation of the Grateful Dead’s song “Bertha”(Organic Records). “‘Bertha’ is one of the essential feel-good, toe-tapping Grateful Dead…
The Spellbinding Songs of Sinikka Langeland
Sinikka Langeland – Wolf Rune (ECM, 2021) Norwegian composer, songwriter, vocalist and kantele player Sinikka Langeland continues to deliver delightful and mesmerizing music with her…
Madrid’s Summer Season Veranos de la Villa Announces 2021 Concerts
The 37th edition of Veranos de la Villa has revealed the list of artists scheduled to perform live in-person in Madrid, Spain this summer. The…
Artist Profiles: Toko Telo
Toko Telo was Madagascan supergroup that included three of the finest artists from the island country: D’Gary, Monika Njava, and Régis Gizavo. The celebrated performers…
DPretty Brings the Heartbeat of Change
There’s nothing more uplifting than listening to a beautiful love song while living through Covid. “Boom Keke” is such a song. It was released in…
Mascarimiri, Salento’s Tradinnovazione Band
Mascarimiri, southern Italy’s pizzica salentina innovators, have a music video titled “Mareina.” The group’s sound reflects the melting pot of Salento (Apulia, Italy) a land…
Bluesman Cedric Burnside Presents “Pretty Flowers” Video
Mississippi Hill Country bluesman Cedric Burnside continues to release music videos with songs from his upcoming album “I Be Trying.” His new single is titled…
Astola y Ratón Win Best Flamenco Album Award at the 2021 MIN Awards
The album Rock de Palo (El Volcán Música, 2020) from Spanish duo Astola y Ratón is the winner of the 2021 MIN Awards, Spain’s top…
Streaming Concert by Tambo Jazz Collective from Panama City
Tambo Jazz Collective, a Panamian ensemble that combines jazz with Panamanian folk muisc, is set to perform on Saturday, June 19 at 1:00 p.m. Panama…
Duo Mantar Releases Music from the Promised Land
Duo Mantar has released a new album titled “Music from the Promised Land” on Naxos. The album feastured new Israeli music works (world-premiere recordings) and…