New Album Reclaims Black Hawaiian Histories in Song”
A new music project launching in June, Pōpoloheno: Songs of Resilience and Joy, brings long-overlooked narratives of the Black community in Hawaii to national attention.…
Mining a Memory: Will Clark Revives a Forgotten Labor War
Will Clark’s latest single, “Battle of Blair Mountain,” turns to history for inspiration, specifically, the 1921 coal miners’ uprising in West Virginia, the largest armed…
Oscar D’León, the Lion of Salsa
Oscar D’León, “El León de la Salsa” (the lion of salsa) was born July 11, 1943, in the Caracas neighborhood of Etamin, where he began…
L. Shankar Reaches New Heights on a Genre-Spanning Journey
L. Shankar – Full Moon (X DOT 25 Music, 2024) With Full Moon, legendary violinist and composer L. Shankar presents a fantastic mix of Carnatic,…
Bryan McDowell’s Boundless Musical Reach
Bryan McDowell is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter whose foundation lies in Appalachian music. He began his career under the mentorship of first-generation bluegrass fiddler…
Enchanted Sounds: An Danzza Weaves Iberian Tales of Supernatural Women into New Album
An Danzza – Encantadas (self-release, 2025) An Danzza, the Spanish fantasy folk music project, released its tenth album, Encantadas (enchanted), in March 2025. The album…
Cushla Weaves Irish Tradition Into Tech
Following a breakout year, Cushla returns with “7 Years,” a reimagined Celtic folk ballad and the lead single from their debut album Tech Duinn, released…
Ozan Baysal Recreates Şelpe in Tel ve Ten
Ozan Baysal – Tel ve Ten (ARC Music EUCD2976, 2025) Ozan Baysal’s debut album, Tel ve Ten (String and Skin), spotlights the ancient Anatolian baglama…
Half a Century, Full Circle: Special Consensus Launches Been All Around This World Single
Special Consensus, the multiple IBMA Award-winning bluegrass band, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a new album titled Been All Around This World, due out…
Playing for Keeps: The Enduring Legacy of Trio Da Kali
(headline image: Trio Da Kali – Photo by Youri Lenquette) Trio Da Kali is an exceptional ensemble that performs music deeply rooted in the Mandé…