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).…
The Infamous Stringdusters Release Laws of Gravity
Bluegrass masters The Infamous Stringdusters have released their new album Laws of Gravity (Compass Records) this week, featuring new original music. The Infamous Stringdusters includes…
Pianist Dorantes to Perform at Nimes Flamenco Festival 2017
Acclaimed flamenco pianist and composer Dorantes is set to perform on January 16th, 2017 at Nimes Flamenco Festival 2017 in France. Ther lineup will include…
Artist Profiles: Chango Spasiuk
Horacio “Chango” Spasiuk plays chamame, a music style born in an area composed by Northeast of Argentina and south of Brazil. Chango Spasiuk was born…
Artist Profiles: Cephas & Wiggins
John Cephas & Phil Wiggins played country blues, keeping the Piedmont tradition alive. The duo celebrated the gentle, melodic blues style of the Southeastern United…
Startijenn‘s Live Osmosis
Startijenn – Live Paker Tour (Paker Prod. 22, 2016) This album gives the listener the opportunity to experience Startijenn, one of the finest Breton acts…
Artist Profiles: Canteca de Macao
Madrid-based band Canteca de Macao was founded in 2003 and has caused a stir in international music circles in recent years with its wild blend…
Africa Oyé to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Festival in June 2017
Africa Oyé, the UK’s largest free festival dedicated to African and Caribbean music and culture, will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary during Saturday, June 17th…
Artist Profiles: Bukkene Bruse
Bukkene Bruse is an influential Norwegian contemporary folk music band. Bukkene Bruse were appointed as official Olympic Musicians for the 1994 Winter Games at Lillehammer,…
MerleFest Announces Six More Artists to 2017 Lineup
The great American roots music festival MerleFest has announced six more acts to the 2017 lineup: The Avett Brothers, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Chatham…
Artist Profiles: The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers is a folk-rock act based in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina. Brothers Scott and Seth Avett grew up in Concord, North Carolina. They…