Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto Create Musical Flow with Djiyo
(headline image: Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto – Photo by Cedrick Not) Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto are set to perform at the Co-Cathedral of…
Bluegrass Band Backline Navigates Tragedy and Tradition
Backline’s latest single, “Dark Rolling Deep” (Mountain Fever Records), introduces their forthcoming album with a narrative steeped in maritime lore. Written by bandleader Katelyn Ingardia,…
Cante de las Minas Unite Flamenco’s Legends, Award Winners, and Rising Talent
The 64th Festival Internacional del Cante de las Minas, held in La Unión from July 30 to August 9, presents a wide-ranging cultural agenda that…
High Quality Bossa Nova Import
French guitarist Christophe Duflos brings the familiar feel of bossa nova to new horizons through “Bossarena,” a piece flavored not only by some fine trumpeting…
Dionysian Rites and Rhythmic Spells: The Voodoo Drummer Duo Casts a HELLaS of a Trance
The Voodoo Drummer Duo – HELLaS SPELLS (2025) At first glance, HELLaS SPELLS might appear to be an experiment born of whimsy, a cello, a…
Fiddlers’ Derby: Richardson & Ludiker Reimagine a Bluegrass Classic
Deanie Richardson and Kimber Ludiker revisit Frank Wakefield’s mid-century instrumental “New Camptown Races” with precision, energy, and a shared commitment to expanding the expressive potential…
Aynur Returns to New York with Kurdish Song and Spirit
Aynur is set to perform at Peter Norton Symphony Space on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The celebrated Kurdish vocalist brings her powerful voice and deep-rooted…
Cierzo Lento – A Modern Take on Aragonese Tradition
Idoipe – Cierzo Lento (self release, 2021) Cierzo Lento was the debut full-length album by Spanish musician Idoipe. The self-produced LP combines electronica with traditional…
Frankie Paul’s Sizzling Returns to Heat Up Digital Platforms
Frankie Paul – Sizzling (VP Records/17 North Parade, 2025) VP Records and 17 North Parade continue their reissue series highlighting 1980s feel-good dancehall reggae with…
Let There Be Lussa: Scottish Quartet Shines on Lussa Reels
Celtic band Lussa has released “Lussa Reels,” a new collection of lively traditional and original tunes. Named after the Latin word for “light,” the emerging…