Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
An Excellent Black Atlantic 2019 Festival
The second edition of the Black Atlantic series brought an excellent sampling of African and Afro-rooted music to Durham, North Carolina. The first concert featured…
Shamanic Sonic Paradise
Poranguí – Poranguí (Sol Creation Records, 2019) The Sol Creation Records release Poranguí is where fantastical rhythms rise from the earth, where vocals dive off…
The SGAE Foundation to present ‘Flamencos y mestizos’ during April 2019 in Madrid
The SGAE Foundation is set to present a new edition of the Flamencos y mestizos series from April 11 through April 13 at Sala Berlanga…
Glasgow Gets Hometown love from Mary Ann Kennedy
Mary Ann Kennedy – ‘Glaschu’ Home Town Love Song (ARC Music EUCD2833, 2019) Scottish singer and arranger Mary Ann Kennedy (Màiri Anna NicUalraig) celebrates her…
Artist Profiles: Havana Meets Kingston
Back in the closing years of the 20th century, when the Buena Vista Social Club ruled the international roost, Cuban music was all the rage.…
Collaboration Between Kronos Quartet and Mahsa & Marjan Vahdat Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart
Placeless, the album featuring renowned American string ensemble Kronos Quartet and acclaimed Iranian singers Mahsa & Marjan Vahdat is the number one album in April…
Masterful Harmonies and Acoustic Reggae from The Green
The Green – Black & White (Easy Star Records, 2019) Successful Hawaii-based reggae band The Green has recreated some of its most iconic songs in…
The Timelessly Crafted Cuban Musical Poetry of Eme Alfonso
Eme Alfonso – Voy (independent release, 2018) Voy is the third album by the multifaceted Eme Alfonso. She is one of the most extraordinary young…
Sufi Chants of Pakistan at A World in Trance 2019
Pakistani ensemble Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers are set to perform on Saturday April 13, 2019 at Roulette in New York City. The concert is…
Fado Singer Cláudia Picado Releases Reflexo
Award-winning fado singer Cláudia Picado has a new album titled Reflexo (Sony Music), released today. The album was produced by Guilherme Banza and Tozé Brito.…