Manu Chao and Calypso Rose Release Version of “Clandestino” Available for Free
Manu Chao and Calypso Rose have released an updated version of “Clandestino”, Chao’s cult song from 1998. “Clandestino” talks about illegal immigrants, dots at sea,…
Les Moncada Chats with the Comandante of the Timbal, Louie Romero
There are timbaleros and then there are timbaleros like no other. Louie Romero has a remarkable timbales soloing style. When I post his solos on…
Grammatical Aspects Of Carnatic Music
Music is universal and is the life line of sublime expression. Carnatic music is basically an application in complete expansion within given restrictions. An artistic…
Morocco’s Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival Reveals 2019 Lineup
Acclaimed Moroccan event Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival 2019 will take place June 20-23. The festival is held in Essawira, on Morocco’s Atlantic coast.…
Szászcsávás Band Releases Music from Transylvania
Hungarian label Fonó has released the final album of the music from Szászcsávás/Ceuaș (Romania). The album titled 6 contains recordings performed by Gypsy ensemble Szászcsávás…
Beautifully-Sculpted Mongolian and Middle Eastern Fusion
Equus – Tailwind Home (Equus, 2019) Equus is a multi-ethnic ensemble from the Sydney melting pot in Australia. On Tailwind Home, Equus treats the listener…
Celebrated Dominican Pianist Michel Camilo Releases Essence
Pianist, composer and bandleader Michel Camilo revisits some of his essential music on Essence, featuring new arrangements. Camilo is an award-winning pianist who has a…
Artist Profiles: Aidys Norbu
Aidys Norbu started his throat singing career at the age of 13. He has represented the Tuva Republic in singing contests throughout the Russian Federation.…
Artist Profiles: La Chiva Gantiva
La Chiva Gantiva is a Belgian band rooted in Afro-Colombian music. La Chiva Gantiva was founded around 2011 in Brussels by three Colombian students: Rafael…
Artist Profiles: Diabo a Sete
Diabo a Sete is a Portuguese folk-rock fusion group established in Coimbra since 2003. The group has a long career, performing in various stages in…