Léo Leobons – Ritual (Kaxambu Records, 2018) If you are into Cuban and Brazilian percussion, Ritual by Léo Leobons is a real treat. Ritual is…
Ritual, A Masterful Work of Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Music
Tag: percussion
Kevin Ricard Takes the Lead on The Crossing
Kevin Ricard – The Crossing (Roots of Rhythm Recordings, 2025) Veteran percussionist Kevin Ricard steps into the spotlight and directs the traffic of rhythm with…
Tradition with a Twist: Kasiva Mutua Reinvents Kenyan Beats
Kasiva Mutua – Desturi (Delicious Tunes, 2025) Gifted Kenyan percussionist Kasiva Mutua makes a striking debut as a solo artist with Desturi, an outstanding album…
Versatile Flamenco Percussionist and Instrument Designer Nasrine Rahmani
Currently based in Madrid, Spain, Nasrine Rahmani is a professional percussionist specializing in flamenco and Latin percussion. Born in Australia to a mother from Mauritius…
Sonic bliss: 3rd edition of Mahindra Percussion Festival kicks off in Bangalore this weekend
by Madanmohan Rao India’s Mahindra Group of manufacturing, agricultural and IT companies has organised a range of outstanding cultural festivals over the years These include…
Frère d’Afrique: A Rhythmic Bridge Between Africa and Colombia
The Almighty Groove – Frère d’Afrique (Real World X/Real World Records, 2024) The Almighty Groove’s debut EP, Frère d’Afrique, released via Real World X, presents…
Fabio Bergamini – 7 Portais: A Gathering of Global Percussion Traditions
Fabio Bergamini – 7 Portais (Belic Music, 2024) Fabio Bergamini’s 7 Portais is a captivating exploration of global percussion traditions. Indeed, he expertly combines ancient…
“Life in Grooveland – The Hymnal”: A Percussive Take on Classic Hymns
Life in Grooveland – The Hymnal (self-release, 2024) Life in Grooveland‘s The Hymnal reimagines traditional hymns with dynamic, world music-influenced rhythms, creating an album that…
The Shekere: A Fundamental Traditional African Percussion Instrument
(headline image: Latin Percussion shekere, LP486) The shekere is a percussion instrument made from a dried gourd, covered with a net woven with beads, stones,…
Sonic thunder: 2nd edition of Mahindra Percussion Festival kicks off in Bangalore this weekend
(headline image: MPF- Rhythms of India) Over the years, the Mahindra Group of manufacturing, agricultural and IT companies has organized a range of outstanding cultural…