Artist Profiles: Yelsy Heredia
Yelsy Heredia was born in Guantanamo, Cuba in 1978. He is one of the finest double bass players of his generation. Classically trained, from an…
Artist Profiles: Rancapino Chico
Alonso Núñez Fernández, better known as Rancapino Chico, was born in Chiclana de la Frontera (Cádiz, Spain) on December 7, 1988. He was born in…
Awale Jant Band, Sabar-Fueled Afro Funk
Awale Jant Band – Yewoulen – Wake Up (ARC Music, 2020) Awale Jant Band is a great London-based Afro-Funk band led by Senegalese singer-songwriter Biram…
Les Amazones d’Afrique Release the ‘Queens’ Video to Celebrate International Women’s Day 2020
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, pan-African superband Les Amazones d’Afrique have released the video for their latest single, ‘Queens’ on Sunday 8 March…
Celtic CD reviews
Celtic Woman 4 – Compilation (Valley Entertainment)Julie Fowlis – Uam (From Me) (Shoeshine Records)Altan with R.T. E. Concert Orchestra – 25th Anniversary Celebration (Compass Records)…
Deeply Rooted Flamenco Singer Rancapino Chico to Perform in New York City
Rancapino Chico, one of the leading flamenco singers of his generation is set to perform on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Roulette in New York.…
Interview with Groundbreaking Portuguese Band Albaluna
Albaluna is one of those rare musical projects impossible to categorize under a genre. A band of the world more than a world music band,…
Senegalese Singer Youssou N’Dour Wins the 2020 La Mar de Música Award
Iconic Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour is the winner of the 2020 La Mar de Músicas Award. The City Council of Cartagena will present the festival…
Buenos Hermanos, Special Edition, A Reconstructed Cuban Musical Gem
Ibrahim Ferrer – Buenos Hermanos, Special Edition (World Circuit, 2020) Buenos Hermanos, an album by famed Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer originally released in 2003, is…
Maria Mazzotta, the Great Voice of Southern Italy
Maria Mazzotta – Amoreamaro (Agualoca Records, 2020) The great southern Italian vocalist Maria Mazzotta dedicates her new album Amoreamaro to the different facets of love:…