Artist Profiles: Kwon Soon Kang
Kwon Soon Kang is a leading vocalist in traditional and contemporary music in Korea. She has dedicated herself to performing and perfecting both Korean traditional…
Artist Profiles: Yoon Jeong Heo
Yoon Jeong Heo, the leader of Tori Ensemble, is an enthusiastic soloist who cuts across various musical genres, expanding the possibilities of geomungo and Korean…
Artist Profiles: Baraji
Baraji is a Korean band known for its mystical shows featuring folkloric music, singing, dancing and costumes. Baraji presents exceptional improvisation. In traditional Korean music,…
Guo Gan Trio’s Stunning Collaboration
Guo Gan Trio – Gobi Desert (Felmay, 2019) Musical collaborations hold a particular fascination for me. I assume that many start in the simplest ways…
Down In Jamaica: 40 Years Of VP Records Boxed Set
The boxed set Down In Jamaica: 40 Years Of VP Records is scheduled to be released October 25, 2019. The reggae and dancehall anthology includes…
Duplessy & The Violins of the World’s Extraordinary Musical Landscape
Duplessy & The Violins of the World – Crazy Horse (Absilone/Op Conseil, 2016) Feeling a little hemmed in … a little harassed … a little…
Second Círculo Flamenco de Madrid Festival Announced
The Second Festival del Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will be held from October 24 to 27, 2019. This year, the festival has come up with…
Otherworldly Autumn Soundscapes
Kayhan Kalhor, Rembrandt Frerichs, Tony Overwater and Vinsent Planjer – It’s Still Autumn (Kepera Records/Challenge Records International, 2019) Somewhere in the throes of baking in…
World Music Introduction to Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth
Jyotsna Srikanth – Fusion Dreams (Times Music, 2013) This is an interesting world music debut by Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth. An accomplished violinist with a number…
Dazzling Collection of Latin Jazz Tunes
Michel Camilo – Essence (Resilience Music, 2019) The tunes that flow out on Resilience Music’s release Essence are all the evidence you need to know…