Guitarra Portuguesa Virtuoso Performs Fado Masterworks
Custodio Castelo – Amália Classics on Portuguese Guitar (ARC Music, 2020) Custódio Castelo, one of the great masters of guitarra portuguesa (Portuguese guitar) has been…
Rasm Almashan Releases Yemenia
Yemenia is a recently released album by Polish–Yemeni artist Rasm Almashan. She was born in Poland of Yemeni origin and grew up in Aden, Yemen…
Treći bilbil, a New Album from Western Balkan Band Afion
Afion has a new album titled Treći bilbil (Spona / Aquarius Records). It is a tribute to all the vocalists who sing in a “wrong…
TootArd to Release Migrant Birds
Middle Eastern act TootArd has announced the release of its new album Migrant Birds on Glitterbeat Records. The release date is May 29, 2020. TootArd…
Latin Rock Pioneer Jorge Santana Dies at 68
Guitarist and Latin rock pioneer Guillermo “Jorge” Santana died on May 14, 2020. Jorge Santana was born in Autlán, Mexico on June 13, 1951. He…
Whiskey Sour Happy Hour
Livestream – May 13, 2020, presented by The Bluegrass Situation Whiskey Sour Happy Hour was a weekly “livestream” series of four episodes, presented by The…
Interview with Remarkable Gaelic Vocalists Brian Ó hEadhra & Fiona Mackenzie
Gaelic-language vocalists Brian Ó hEadhra and Fiona Mackenzie have released an outstanding album titled TUATH – Songs of the Northlands. The two artists discuss their…
The Infectious Energy of Djibouti’s Groupe RTD
Groupe RTD – The Dancing Devils of Djibouti (Ostinato Records, 2020) This is the first full studio album from Djibouti that has come across our…
Silkroad and Partners in Health Create Special Music Video to Celebrate International Nurses Day
The Silkroad Ensemble has joined with Partners in Health to honor the nurses and all healthcare workers who are on the frontlines fighting COVID19. The…
Shantel & Cümbüs Cemaat Release Istanbul
German DJ and producer Shantel has a new global fusion album titled Istanbul. Shantel combines a wide range of musical influences, including retro dance music…