Splendid Celtic Suites
Máiréad Nesbitt – Hibernia (Cosmic Trigger, 2016) This is the second solo album by celebrated Irish violinist, composer and instrument maker Máiréad Nesbitt. For over…
The Now Sound of Budapest Showcase on January 5 in New York City
The Now Sound of Budapest will showcase some of the new talent in Hungary’s capital tomorrow, on Thursday, January 5 at Drom in New York…
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Makes It Better
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad – Make It Better (Rootfire Cooperative, 2016) Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad is one of the most interesting groups I’ve…
Artist Profiles: Allie Mombourquette
Allison Mombourquette began step dancing at the age of 5. This influenced her decision to begin taking fiddle lessons, which she started at age 8.…
Artist Profiles: Allan Dewar
Allan’s background in the Cape Breton musical tradition is the foundation of his ability to accompany fiddlers like Jerry Holland for dances and ceilidhs and…
Artist Profiles: Alfredo De La Fe
Alfredo De La Fe is a Cuban-born and New York-based violinist who lived in Colombia for more than 16 years, responsible for transforming the violin…
Brazilian Jazz with a Great Groove
Brazzamerica – Brazzamerica (indie release, 2016) As the name implies, this trio plays a mix of Brazilian music and influences from the United States. It’s…
Artist Profiles: Ale Moller
Ale Möller found his roots in Swedish folk music by way of first falling in love with the sounds of Greece. En route, he became…
Global Musical Diversities in London, Songlines’ Cultural Activism
We live in confounding and perplexing times. A relatively peaceful international order this past year has suddenly become upended by at least two recent…
Artist Profiles: Alborosie
Alborosie was born Alberto D’Ascola in Sicily, Italy on 4 July 1977. At 15, he created a reggae band called Reggae National Ticket. Signed to…