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 legend of John Barleycorn
Writer and musician John Phillpott delves into the darkness of pre-history and unearths a mysterious character known on both sides of the Atlantic by the…
Zesty Sauce
Spanish singer Yelem gives classic salsa its due but also adds a splash of contemporary production value to “Mi Pueblo,” a sizzling tune accompanied by…
Trio Da Kali Dominates with Top Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart for April 2025
The album Bagola by Malian group Trio da Kali has sailed to the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC) for the month of…
Trio da Kali Rises to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for April 2025
The album Bagola by Malian act Trio da Kali has landed at #1 on the World Music Charts Europe for the month of April 2025.…
Chambao Keeps It “Fresca” With a Tribute to Women
(headline image: chambao’s La Mari – Photo by Víctor Chito Photography) Chambao returns with “Fresca” (fresh), a single that pays tribute to women balancing domestic…
Kamini Natarajan Unveils “Meera” – A Tribute to Hindu Mystic Poet Meera Bai
Kamini Natarajan – Meera (self-release, 2023) Renowned Indian classical vocalist Kamini Natarajan celebrates the enduring legacy of the 16th-century Indian saint and mystic poet, Meera…
Wind at Their Backs: Missy Raines & Allegheny Breeze Into New Song
Missy Raines & Allegheny, fronted by Grammy-nominated bassist and vocalist Missy Raines, have announced their upcoming album Love & Trouble, due May 2. The project…
Violeta Veinte, a Multifaceted Musician with a Curious Soul
Gifted violinist, singer, and composer Violeta Díez Díez, better known artistically as Violeta Veinte, was born in Segovia, Spain. She began studying violin at six…
Best Foot Forward
Multicultural ensemble Sonic Alley, fronted by Caleb Hart, mixes reggae, funk, and hip hop on “Step Up,” a hard-hitting, timely-as-can-be plea for personal improvement that…
Fernando Ferreira’s Tempo: A Reflective Passage Through Time
Fernando Ferreira – Tempo (AVM Music Editions, 2024), Fernando Ferreira’s Tempo (time) is a thought-provoking exploration of time’s influence on human experience. The album gracefully…