Jupiter & Okwess Amplify Global Roots with Ekoya
Jupiter & Okwess – Ekoya (Airfono, 2025) Jupiter & Okwess, veterans of Kinshasa’s vibrant music scene, return with their fourth album, Ekoya, a striking hybrid…
Nordic Night Showcase Highlights Cultural Exchange at Fire in the Mountains 2025
By Norse Music, a prominent Norwegian independent record label, will host a Nordic Night Showcase at the 2025 Fire in the Mountains (FITM) festival. This…
Paco de Lucía Legacy Scholarship Launched to Support Aspiring Flamenco Musicians
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, in collaboration with the Paco de Lucía Foundation, has introduced the Paco de Lucía Legacy Scholarship, the inaugural award in…
Stepping Forward
Mexican saxophonist Gerry López gives an Afro-Cuban jazz twist to John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps,” taking a classic to new heights by keeping the melodic essence…
shunTA! Brings the Kafana Spirit to Life with Debut Album
shunTA! – At The Kafana (Rakia Records, 2024) London-based band shunTA! is set to release their debut album, At the Kafana, an electrifying tribute to…
La Pambelé Revives 1970s Salsa with a Modern Twist in Nací Mestizo
La Pambelé – Nací Mestizo (2024) Bogotá’s mighty salsa orchestra, La Pambelé, returns with its second studio album, Nací Mestizo (I was born mestizo, of…
Mason Via’s Latest Single: A Riveting Tale of an Outlaw on the Run
“There Goes Another One” (Mountain Fever Records) marks a powerful new addition to Mason Via’s discography, combining vivid storytelling with propulsive instrumentation. The single narrates…
WOMEX 2025 Opens Call for Proposals from Artists, Bands, DJs, Filmmakers, Industry Experts
WOMEX, organized by Piranha Arts in collaboration with Rockadillo Production Oy, has officially opened its call for proposals for the 31st edition of the event,…
Transglobal World Music Chart Announces 2024 Festival Awards
The Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Festival Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to the global appreciation of diverse musical…
Voices Behind Bars: The Soul of Another Mississippi Sunday Morning
Parchman Prison Prayer — Another Mississippi Sunday Morning (Glitterbeat Records, 2025) Another Mississippi Sunday Morning is the sequel to the acclaimed 2023 album Some Mississippi…