Warm Contemporary Flemish Folk
Trio Dhoore – August (Trad Records, 2019) Trio Dhoore comes from Flanders in Belgium and their sound is characterized by the interaction between the hurdy…
Gitkin Explores New Global Tonalities
Gitkin – Safe Passage (Wonderwheel, 2020) Gitkin, Brian J’s cross-genre world music project masterfully combines Tuareg-style desert blues guitar, flavorful Latin American rhythms, retro chicha…
The Fantastic Orquesta Failde, Flamekeeper of the Family Musical Tradition
Orquesta Failde – Failde con Tumbao (Egrem, 2020) Failde con Tumbao is the third album from one of Cuba’s finest dance orchestras, Orquesta Failde. The…
NYP Records Releases ‘Global Afrobeat Movement’
DJ Mukambo has compiled a selection of Afrobeat bands from different corners of the world. ‘Global Afrobeat Movement’ showcases the thriving international scene with bands…
Persian Classical Music Legend Mohammad Reza Shajarian Dies at 80
Mohammad Reza Shajarian, one of the most important performers of Persian classical music, passed away today, October 8, 2020 in Tehran, Iran. Shajarian’s son, acclaimed…
Acclaimed Jamaican Reggae and Dub Producer Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee Dies at 79
Highly influential reggae producer Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee, a cornerstone of Jamaican music, passed away on October 6, 2020. Edward O’Sullivan Lee was born in the…
Artist Profiles: María José Llergo
Flamenco singer María José Llergo was born in Córdoba, Spain in 1994. She dazzles audiences by taking tradition to unexplored paths. Her voice is full…
BandAdriatica Releases Odissea Music Video
Italian ensemble BandAdriatica has released a music video of the song Odissea, title track of the band’s latest album. The piece includes two special guests,…
Delightful Jazz Guitar Versions of Jobim Classics
Albare – Albare Plays Jobim (Alfi Records, 2020) Albare Plays Jobim presents exquisite instrumental jazz guitar versions of Jobim’s bossa nova classics. Albare (Albert Dadon)…
Papa Rosko Launches Folsom Prison Blues Music Video Featuring Toots Hibbert
American musician Papa Rosko has released a new single titled, “Folsom Prison Blues” featuring the late late reggae star Toots Hibbert. “Folsom Prison Blues” will…