Pull of the Past: Francis Bebey’s ‘Trésor Magnétique’ Unearths a Visionary’s Vault
Francis Bebey – Trésor Magnétique (Africa Seven ASVN076, 2025) Trésor Magnétique presents a carefully curated collection of rare and previously unreleased material from the archives…
Porch Perfect: Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ Harmonize on a Family Affair
Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ return with “My Darling My Dear,” a soulful new single from their forthcoming collaborative album, Room on the Porch, out…
Roberta Gulisano’s A Ccu Apparteni Reclaims the Music of the Uprooted
Roberta Gulisano – A ccu apparteni (Mhodí Music Company, 2024) At first listen, A Ccu Apparteni by Roberta Gulisano feels like a dispatch from a…
Earth, Wind, and Firepower: Calle Mambo Shakes Things Up with “Retumba la Tierra”
Chilean quintet Calle Mambo returns with “Retumba la Tierra,” a single that doubles as both a wake-up call and a celebration. Released ahead of their…
Avra Banerjee Weaves Time, Tradition, and World Fusion in Swar Lahari
Avra Banerjee – Swar Lahari (self-release, 2025) By seamlessly bridging centuries-old Indian classical forms with inventive rhythmic structures and modern instrumentation, Avra Banerjee’s Swar Lahari…
Hudson River Music Festival 2025: Seeger-Inspired Fest Returns to Croton
The Hudson River Music Festival returns to Croton Point Park (New York) on June 14, 2025, with a full-day celebration of music, community, and environmental…
Learn Your Lessons Well
With a bit of help from Tarrus Riley, French reggae artist Little Guerrier imparts both wisdom and the need for it with his song “Teach…
Alex “Apolo” Ayala Expands Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz Frontiers
Alex “Apolo” Ayala & The Bámbula Project – Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz (PMC Records / Miel Music, 2025) Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz is the second album by…
Still Kicking: Loened Fall Returns With a Live Album That Won’t Sit Still
After more than a decade away from the studio, legendary Breton fest-noz band Loened Fall returns with Start Da Lac’ho, a live album set for…
Burning Bright: Watchhouse Ignite Reflection with “Firelight”
North Carolina folk duo Watchhouse, Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz, unveil “Firelight,” the final pre-release single from their upcoming album Rituals, out May 30. The…