José de los Camarones Mixes Flamenco, Psychedelia, and Mysticism in Aventuremos la Vida
José de los Camarones – Aventuremos la vida (LB Discos, 2025) Following the release of the single of the same name, Aventuremos la Vida marks…
Lowell Folk Fest Drops First 2025 Lineup
The 2025 Lowell Folk Festival has unveiled the first wave of performers, set to appear from July 25–27 in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. As one of…
From Kuduro to Slavic Strings: Etnosur 2025 Reveals Final Lineup
The 28th edition of Spanish world music festival Etnosur has finalized its lineup with the addition of four high-energy acts: Muyayo Rif, Throes + The…
Lament of the Times: Xanthoula Dakovanou Weaves Mourning and Modernity in Lamenta
Xanthoula Dakovanou – Lamenta (Quart de Lune, 2021) Lamenta, the 2021 release from Greek vocalist and composer Xanthoula Dakovanou, is anchored in the miroloï tradition…
Cheikh Ibra Fam Celebrates African Beauty in New Single
Senegalese artist Cheikh Ibra Fam unveils “Sali”, a soulful tribute to African femininity. The track serves as the second single from his forthcoming album Adouna…
Fiddle Camp in Spain: Crisol de Cuerda 2025 Mixes Fiddles and Cultures
Founded by acclaimed Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser, Crisol de Cuerda is a weeklong international string camp set in Spain, set to take place July 27–August…
Northern Southern
A bluegrass outfit from Canada, The Southern Residents hit a bullseye in Americana roots music with “Between Love and Blood.” All-acoustic instruments, fine fiddling, vocals…
Festival MED 2025 Is Back in the Groove with an Impressive Artistic Lineup
Festival MED 2025 is set to once again transform the historic town of Loulé, in Portugal’s Algarve region, into a vibrant and immersive celebration of…
Celtic Crossfade: Cushla Fuses Myth and Machine on Tech Duinn
Cushla – Tech Duinn (Foehn Records, 2025) Cushla’s debut album Tech Duinn expands on the groundbreaking sound introduced in their singles “Ar Casa” and “The…
Back to Tampere: WOMEX 2025 Reveals First Set of Showcases
WOMEX, the leading world music expo, has announced the first wave of Official Showcase artists for its 31st edition, set to take place in Tampere,…