Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Bluegrass Burns Bright: Matt Wallace Rekindles “Midnight Fire”
Matt Wallace returns with “Midnight Fire,” a spirited new single released on Huckleberry Records. Originally recorded by Steve Wariner in the 1980s, the song is…
Marcos Valle’s Contrasts Returns Modern Bossa Nova in Style
Marcos Valle – Contrasts (Far Out Recordings, 2025 reissue) Originally released in 2003, Contrasts marked a pivotal moment in Marcos Valle’s late-career resurgence. It combined…
José de los Camarones Mixes Flamenco, Psychedelia, and Mysticism in Aventuremos la Vida
José de los Camarones – Aventuremos la vida (LB Discos, 2025) Following the release of the single of the same name, Aventuremos la Vida marks…
Lowell Folk Fest Drops First 2025 Lineup
The 2025 Lowell Folk Festival has unveiled the first wave of performers, set to appear from July 25–27 in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. As one of…
From Kuduro to Slavic Strings: Etnosur 2025 Reveals Final Lineup
The 28th edition of Spanish world music festival Etnosur has finalized its lineup with the addition of four high-energy acts: Muyayo Rif, Throes + The…
Lament of the Times: Xanthoula Dakovanou Weaves Mourning and Modernity in Lamenta
Xanthoula Dakovanou – Lamenta (Quart de Lune, 2021) Lamenta, the 2021 release from Greek vocalist and composer Xanthoula Dakovanou, is anchored in the miroloï tradition…
Cheikh Ibra Fam Celebrates African Beauty in New Single
Senegalese artist Cheikh Ibra Fam unveils “Sali”, a soulful tribute to African femininity. The track serves as the second single from his forthcoming album Adouna…
Fiddle Camp in Spain: Crisol de Cuerda 2025 Mixes Fiddles and Cultures
Founded by acclaimed Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser, Crisol de Cuerda is a weeklong international string camp set in Spain, set to take place July 27–August…
Northern Southern
A bluegrass outfit from Canada, The Southern Residents hit a bullseye in Americana roots music with “Between Love and Blood.” All-acoustic instruments, fine fiddling, vocals…
Festival MED 2025 Is Back in the Groove with an Impressive Artistic Lineup
Festival MED 2025 is set to once again transform the historic town of Loulé, in Portugal’s Algarve region, into a vibrant and immersive celebration of…