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…
La Sonora Mazurén: A Cathartic Fusion of South American Rhythms in Magnetismo Animal
La Sonora Mazurén – Magnetismo Animal (Barbés Records, 2024) La Sonora Mazurén, a rising name in Colombia’s indie-tropical scene, has released Magnetismo Animal under Barbés…
Miramar Celebrates Transnational Bolero in “En Mis Sueños”
Richmond-based Bolero Beat ensemble Miramar has announced their upcoming album, Entre Tus Flores, set for release on January 10 via Ansonia Records. The album promises…
Rico Côrtes’ Refreshing Brazilian Pagode
The often-overlooked Brazilian pagode sound gets a refresher courtesy of Rico Côrtes, whose “Quero Ter Replay” is a bright and bouncy example of why pagode…
Leahy Live In Concert: A Joyful Celebration of a Celtic Music Dynasty
Leahy – Leahy Live in Concert (North 28 Music, 2024) Leahy, one of Canada’s most celebrated Celtic music groups and musical families, has captivated audiences…
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025: Finalists Revealed
The six finalists for the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2025 have been announced. Following an impressive semi-final concert at BBC Pacific…
The Kora: West Africa’s Cherished 21-Stringed Harp-Lute
(headline image: Toumani and Sidiki Diabate – Photo by Youri Lenquette) The kora, a 21-stringed instrument, holds a significant place in West African musical traditions,…
Gifted Canadian Banjoist Talise Delights with “Western Pine”
Canada’s Talise has a wonderful touch on the clawhammer banjo, and she matches it with understated vocal beauty and weaving Appalachian fiddle tones on “Western…
Brime de Urz: A New Take on Castilian Folk Music
BrÏme de Ürz – BrÏme de Ürz – BrÏme de Ürz (2024) Brime de Urz, a small village in Zamora with just over a hundred…
Jouer: A Congenial Mix of West African and Scandinavian Traditions
Annarella and Django – Jouer (We Are Busy Bodies / Sing a Song Fighter, 2024) Jouer, the debut album from Annarella and Django explores the…
A Tribute to Las Grecas and Ana Morales at Miradas Flamenkas 2024
(headline image: Centro Cultural Pilar Miró in Vallecas in Madrid) The 5th Miradas Flamenkas Festival, hosted at the Centro Cultural Pilar Miró in Vallecas, Madrid,…