Yalla Miku Bend Borders On 2
Yalla Miku – 2 (Bongo Joe Records, 2025) Geneva-based collective Yalla Miku released their second album, aptly titled 2 on Bongo Joe Records. They continue…
Honoring a Legacy: “Sintetiza2” by João Donato and Donatinho
Donatinho – Sintetiza2 (Sound Department, 2024) Sintetiza2 is as a heartfelt tribute from Donatinho to his late father, João Donato, released more than a year…
The Rubab: An Asian Lute Added to UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage List
(headline image: A female Rubab master is teaching a child student how to keep the fret and pluck to play the notes – Photo by…
Scotland’s Finest Shine at MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024
(headline image: Skipinnish perform at Trad Awards 2024, Inverness) The 2024 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, Scotland’s premier celebration of traditional music, honored outstanding…
Esfahân by Reza Vali: A Bridge Between Persian and Western Classical Traditions
Reza Vali – Esfahân (Navona Records, 2024) Reza Vali’s Esfahân presents a profound, exquisite and masterfully crafted fusion of Persian and Western classical music, featuring…
Echoes of Earth Returns for Its Seventh Year in Bengaluru This Weekend
Echoes of Earth, positioned as ‘India’s greenest festival,’ is kicking off its two-day music and lifestyle celebration this weekend in Bengaluru. See our writeups on…
Caixa Cubo Takes Flight with Modo Avião
Caixa Cubo – Modo Avião (Far Out Recordings, 2024) São Paulo-based trio Caixa Cubo has boldly reimagined Brazilian jazz and funk traditions on their new…
Mateus Aleluia Filho Revives Bahian Reggae with “Papel Machê”
Brazilian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Mateus Aleluia Filho has released a fresh interpretation of the classic Papel Machê. This rendition is deeply rooted in the…
“Sin Un Adiós,” Spectacular World Fusion by Mexico’s MUVA
With “Sin Un Adiós,” Mexico’s MUVA creates something very close to a sonic definition of “world” music, bringing together electronic textures, thunderous percussion, rock dramatics,…
Gjermund Larsen Trio Embraces Tradition Beautifully with “Christmas Sessions”
Gjermund Larsen Trio – Christmas Sessions (Heilo, 2024) The Gjermund Larsen Trio presents here its first-ever Christmas album, Christmas Sessions. Using a chamber folk format…
World Music Central Announces the Best World Music Albums of 2024
World Music Central proudly unveils its curated selection of the top world music albums for 2024. This year’s list includes splendid original works, masterful contemporary…