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).…
Length & Time: AZ
I will be writing a column on Length & Time in music, in each presenting an album and its strategies that pertain to addressing Length & Time. She’s…
Renovated Dance Music from Paris
Denécheau Jâse Musette – Amour Java (Buda Musique, 2016) This French revivalist ensemble plays a typically Parisian musical genre called musette. Denécheau Jâse demonstrate the…
Heartfelt Mornas of Cape Verde
Various Artists – Mornas De Cabo Verde (Lusafrica, 2016) Lusafrica has released a compilation that features some of the finest morna performers, ranging from the…
Absorbing Finnish a Cappella
Tuuletar – Tules Maas Vedes Taivaal (Bafe’s Factory, 2016) An exquisite a cappella album by Finnish quartet Tuuletar. The all-female ensemble sings original compositions inspired…
Yoham Ortiz’s Conversation
Yoham Ortiz’s voice gently weaves in and out of his acoustic guitar notes. His vocal is warm, expressive and works well with his intricate guitar…
Interview with World Music Ensemble Stellamara
American world music ensemble Stellamara will be performing at the symbiosisgathering.com. The electronic music festival includes world music and will take place September 22-25 at…
WOMEX 2017 to Be Held in Poland
WOMEX organizers announced today that the World Music Expo will be held in Katowice, in the region of Silesia, in southern Poland. The annual conference…
Jazz Innovator John Scofield to Perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro
Jazz guitar maestro John Scofield is set to perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday, February 8th, 2017. Scofield is a jazz…
Inauguration of the 19th Bienal de Flamenco in Seville
The 19th Bienal de Flamenco begins today, Thursday, September 8, 2016. The events will begin at 8:00 p.m. at the Plaza del Triunfo de Sevilla…
Taj Weekes & Adowa Release “Here I Stand” Music Video
Acclaimed roots reggae group, Taj Weekes & Adowa have released the music video “Here I Stand”. The song is the first single and centerpiece of…