Future Sound, Present Pulse: Kizaba Bridges Afro-Futurism and Congolese Roots
Congolese artist Kizaba is a a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and 2024–2025 Révélation Radio-Canada artist. His afro-futuristic music is grounded in Afro-Congolese traditions yet propelled by electronic…
Gordan Electrifies Balkan Tradition with Radical Abstraction
(headline image: Gordan – Photo by Christoph Voy) Blending folklore with fierce experimentation, Gordan is a transnational trio (Serbia/Germany/Austria) that reimagines Balkan traditions through a…
Tango Takes Root in France: Fleurs Noires Rewrites the Score
Fleurs Noires is a ten-piece, all-female tango orchestra made up of musicians from Argentina and France. Since its formation, the ensemble has developed a distinctive…
Dal:um Explore Vast Emotional and Conceptual Terrain with Korean Zithers
(headline image: Dal:um – Photo by Jaeyoung Park) Dal:um, a Seoul-based duo composed of Ha Suyean and Hwang Hyeyoung specializes in traditional Korean zithers, the…
Akram Abdulfattah, Innovative Fiddle Virtuoso Inspired by Masters of Arabic Classical Music
Palestinian-American violinist, composer, and producer Akram Abdulfattah (b. 1990) has earned international recognition for his genre-defying music and commitment to cultural dialogue. A Galilee native,…
Flute Awakening: Eliza Marshall’s Solo Debut Breathes New Life Into Global Minimalism
Eliza Marshall – New Birth (Real World X, 2025) Eliza Marshall unveils New Birth, her first solo EP. Best known for her work as a…
Donegal Meets the Highlands in New Trio Single
Fiddler Jack Houston, hailing from Inishowen in County Donegal, teams up with multi-instrumentalist Hamish Hepburn for the single “James Hepburn’s 91st / Nia’s Barndance.” Hepburn,…
Howl About That: Josie Duncan Channels the Cù-Sìth in New Single
Scottish singer Josie Duncan has released a new single titled “The Wee Hours,” created for the short film Faithful by Silly Wee Films. The track,…
Lace Threads Old-School Country with a Modern Stitch
Billy Eli – Lace (self released, 2024) Billy Eli’s Lace weaves classic country influences with a personal, grounded perspective. Drawing inspiration from artists like Charlie…
Mangrove Groove: Nidia Góngora Charts a New Course With Pacífico Maravilla
Nidia Góngora – Pacífico Maravilla (Positivo Records, 2025) On her long-awaited solo debut, Pacífico Maravilla (Pacific wonder), gifted Colombian singer and composer Nidia Góngora delivers…