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).…
Personal Perspective, Universal Truth
Combining roots reggae consciousness with a few R&B touches, Kingly T continues a knack for putting things in perspective. His “What A Gwaan” hits home…
Keep The Mixer Going: Some One’s Sons Unveil “Paddy O”
Irish folk quintet Some One’s Sons recently released the single “Paddy O.” The track follows an immigrant laborer’s fight against exploitation, solidarity, and perseverance. A…
Fall For This Lineup: Shakori Hills Unveils 2025 GrassRoots Roster
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance announced the full lineup for its 21st Annual Fall edition, set for October 2–5, 2025. Headliners include…
Trad Stars Align on Àirdan’s ‘Cosmic’ Debut
Scottish quartet Àirdan has released a contemporary trad debut album titled Cosmic. The Celtic band features Paul Sinclair (fiddle), Coll Williamson (accordion), David Lennon (guitar),…
Variations on a Theme: Varijashree Reimagines Her Musical Identity Live in Bengaluru
Varijashree – Vari (The Live Sessions) (GroundUp Music, 2025) Vari (The Live Sessions) reframes vocalist and composer Varijashree Venugopal’s 2023 studio album Vari through a…
Robert Browning Associates Reveals Fall 2025 World Music Season
Robert Browning Associates will celebrate 49 years of world music and dance in New York City with a focused Fall 2025 lineup at Roulette. The…
Fit For a Goddess
Master percussionist Tom Teasley never fails to dazzle, and his “Dance of Aphrodite” is a grand, zesty piece on which he plays every instrument. Wonderfully…
Kevin Ricard Takes the Lead on The Crossing
Kevin Ricard – The Crossing (Roots of Rhythm Recordings, 2025) Veteran percussionist Kevin Ricard steps into the spotlight and directs the traffic of rhythm with…
Moya Lights the Lamp: Manchego Victory at Cante de las Minas
(headline image: Gregorio Moya Lara – Photo courtesy of International Festival of Cante de las Minas) Gregorio Moya Lara, known as “Gregorio Moya,” claimed the…
Young Pianist Wins ‘Filón’ Prize at Cante de las Minas
(headline image: José Carlos Esteban-Hanza Fernández – Photo courtesy of International Festival of Cante de las Minas) The ‘Filón’ trophy for best flamenco instrumentalist at…