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).…
Irish Folk Fusion Act Spodo Komodo Reveals ‘Rhythm = Power’
“Rhythm = Power” is the second single from Spodo Komodo, a new hybrid folk project by Scotland-based Irish flute player Tiernan Courrell (Trip).
Festival Internacional de Jazz de Polanco 2026: World‑Class Jazz in the Heart of Mexico City
The Festival Internacional de Jazz de Polanco 2026 marks the XXII edition of one of Mexico City’s most established open‑air jazz events. It returns to…
Marjo Smolander’s Cosmologies, a Collaboratuon Between Finnish and African Cultures
Marjo Smolander – Cosmologies (self-release, 2021) Marjo Smolander’s debut, Cosmologies (2021), is built on collaboration. Recorded in Finland, Senegal, Denmark, and Mali in both living…
15 Years, Countless Rhythms: The Kriol Festival Rewrites Cape Verde’s Musical Story
The Kriol Jazz Festival returns for its 15th edition, taking place April 9–11, 2026, at the iconic Plaza Luís de Camões in Praia, Cape Verde.…
Unifying Musically
With help from a very engaging video and all-real instrumentation, multinational outfit Una Lengua Infinita celebrates tolerance and diversity on “Chefchaouen,” a beauty of a…
MED 2026: A World Music Event Bringing 30 Nations to Loulé’s Historic Center
The 2026 Festival MED is shaping up to be its most ambitious and international edition to date, transforming the Historic Center of Loulé, Portugal, into…
Junior Sisk Debuts A “Brand New Whippoorwill” for Springtime Bluegrass
Junior Sisk has released “A Brand New Whippoorwill” (Turnberry Records), his latest single and first new music since the album It’s All Fun and Games.…
4th edition of Mahindra Percussion Festival kicks off in Bangalore this weekend
The fourth edition of the Mahindra Percussion Festival kicks off in Bangalore this weekend at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts, with an impressive lineup…
Barn Sessions and Irish Tunes: Ishna Finds A Way Out
Ishna – Slí Amach: Way Out (Ishna Music, 2025) Boston-based contemporary Irish folk band Ishna has released its superb debut album, Slí Amach: Way Out.…
Peter Street Steps Out With A Spirited First Album
Peter Street is the first release from Peter Street, a new Irish traditional music quartet with roots in formal study and live performance. The Celtic…