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).…
A Daughter’s Heartfelt Tribute
American artist Diana Jimenez wrote “Mil Años” as a tribute to her dad, and the Afro-Cuban style of the piece is filled with emotional nuance…
Maqam on the Move: Mustafa Said Charts a New Course in Arabic Music
Mustafa Said & Asil Ensemble – Maqam Pilgrims (Mapamundi Música, 2025) Egyptian composer and oud master Mustafa Said returns with Maqam Pilgrims, a superb new…
Flamenco’s Next Generation Stakes Its Claim at Suma Flamenca Joven
Twelve soloists under the age of 30 will take center stage at Suma Flamenca Joven, the youth-focused platform of Madrid’s Suma Flamenca festival. The fifth…
Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto Create Musical Flow with Djiyo
(headline image: Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto – Photo by Cedrick Not) Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto are set to perform at the Co-Cathedral of…
Bluegrass Band Backline Navigates Tragedy and Tradition
Backline’s latest single, “Dark Rolling Deep” (Mountain Fever Records), introduces their forthcoming album with a narrative steeped in maritime lore. Written by bandleader Katelyn Ingardia,…
Cante de las Minas Unite Flamenco’s Legends, Award Winners, and Rising Talent
The 64th Festival Internacional del Cante de las Minas, held in La Unión from July 30 to August 9, presents a wide-ranging cultural agenda that…
High Quality Bossa Nova Import
French guitarist Christophe Duflos brings the familiar feel of bossa nova to new horizons through “Bossarena,” a piece flavored not only by some fine trumpeting…
Dionysian Rites and Rhythmic Spells: The Voodoo Drummer Duo Casts a HELLaS of a Trance
The Voodoo Drummer Duo – HELLaS SPELLS (2025) At first glance, HELLaS SPELLS might appear to be an experiment born of whimsy, a cello, a…
Fiddlers’ Derby: Richardson & Ludiker Reimagine a Bluegrass Classic
Deanie Richardson and Kimber Ludiker revisit Frank Wakefield’s mid-century instrumental “New Camptown Races” with precision, energy, and a shared commitment to expanding the expressive potential…
Aynur Returns to New York with Kurdish Song and Spirit
Aynur is set to perform at Peter Norton Symphony Space on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The celebrated Kurdish vocalist brings her powerful voice and deep-rooted…