Artist Profiles: Lagbaja
Lagbaja is widely considered to be one of Africa’s most exciting and interesting contemporary artists. Combining sophisticated compositions with a dynamic stage show and enigmatic…
Jazz Bata 2, the Extension of an Inspired Journey
Chucho Valdés – Jazz Bata 2 (Mack Avenue Records, 2018) Cuban pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger Chucho Valdés’s Jazz Bata 2 is a recording where…
Lustrous and Fresh Areas of High Traffic
Damien O’Kane – Areas of High Traffic (Pure Records, 2015) Often the first impressions that come to mind when handed a Celtic CD are of…
Aritmia: Merima Ključo & Miroslav Tadić to Perform in New York City
World Music Institute will present two celebrated instrumentalists who share common roots and love of traditional Balkan and classical music. Accordionist Merima Ključo and guitarist…
The New Pulse of World Fusion
ShapeShifters – The New Pulse of World Fusion (WorldWide Records/Soundings of the Planet, 2000) This is a largely instrumental album of world fusion music, featuring…
Malian Sensation Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba to Release Miri in 2019
Malian ngoni trailblazer Bassekou Kouyate has announced the release of a new album in 2019 titled ‘Miri’. The new recording, on Out Here Records,…
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen to Release You Can’t Stand The Heat in 2019
Virtuoso newgrass mandolinist Frank Solivan and his band Dirty Kitchen have announced the release of a new album titled You Can’t Stand The Heat. The…
Le Trio Joubran to Perform at Barbican in London 2019
Award-winning Palestinian oud ensemble Le Trio Joubran is set to perform on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019, at Barbican Hall in London. The three musicians will…
Anoushka Shankar to Perform in Miami in March 2019
Acclaimed Indian music composer and sitarist Anoushka Shankar is set to perform on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center. Anoushka…
Secrets of Seduction
Enigmatic Obsession – Secrets of Seduction (FreeSpirit, 2008) Listeners familiar with Enigma’s fusion of Gregorian chants and electronica will also appreciate this album by Enigmatic…