Pepe De Lucía Receives The Castillete De Oro
Pepe de Lucía received the Castillete de Oro award at La Unión, an essential flamenco hub he knows well. The singer, composer, and producer recalled…
Big Dreams, Intrepid Fusion: WDR Big Band Tackles “Bluegrass”
WDR Big Band – Bluegrass (MCG Jazz, 2025) A dramatic dream sparked the collaboration behind Bluegrass, the ambitious crossover project from Germany’s WDR Big Band.…
Flamenco Contest Cante de las Minas Reveals 2025 Semifinalists
The 64th Cante de las Minas Festival has announced its semifinalists, featuring top contenders across flamenco singing, guitar, dance, and instrumental performance. The jury, Eduardo…
Mustafa Said & Asil Ensemble Takes the Number One Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart August 2025
The album Maqam Pilgrims by Mustafa Said & Asil Ensemble has conquered the number one spot on Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of…
Brighde Chaimbeul Ascends to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for August 2025
The album Sunwise by piper Brighde Chaimbeul has claimed the number one position of the World Music Charts Europe for the month of August 2025.…
Balalaika Sisters Act: A Folk Revival From Sokolniki
Valentina Kostyukova feat. Vera Chekunova – Made in Sokolniki: Russian Balalaika Music (Antonovka Records, 2025) This album offers a curated selection of delightful traditional Russian…
Celtic Calling: Ortigueira Sets 2026 Festival Dates
The 2026 edition of the Festival Internacional do Mundo Celta de Ortigueira will take place from Thursday, July 9, to Sunday, July 12, 2026. After…
A Daughter’s Heartfelt Tribute
American artist Diana Jimenez wrote “Mil Años” as a tribute to her dad, and the Afro-Cuban style of the piece is filled with emotional nuance…
Maqam on the Move: Mustafa Said Charts a New Course in Arabic Music
Mustafa Said & Asil Ensemble – Maqam Pilgrims (Mapamundi Música, 2025) Egyptian composer and oud master Mustafa Said returns with Maqam Pilgrims, a superb new…
Flamenco’s Next Generation Stakes Its Claim at Suma Flamenca Joven
Twelve soloists under the age of 30 will take center stage at Suma Flamenca Joven, the youth-focused platform of Madrid’s Suma Flamenca festival. The fifth…