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A swirl of deep green, teal, red, and pink fills the frame, with thick, sweeping brushstrokes. Flecks of orange and yellow drift across the scene like sparks. The title Manuša II and the artist’s name Júlia Kozáková appear at the bottom in tall lettering.

Album reviews

Joy In Motion: Júlia Kozáková’s Manuša II Celebrates Romani Roots

JGurski January 8, 2026 No Comments Gypsy music Júlia Kozáková Roma music Romani music Slovak music world music

Júlia Kozáková – Manuša II (CPL-Music, 2025) With Manuša II, Slovak singer Júlia Kozáková extends her Manuša project that centers on Romani (Gypsy) music from…

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The album cover for The Devil Rides Again by Adrian Raso & Fanfare Ciocărlia features a vintage-style illustration of a demonic carousel. At the center, a devilish guitarist rides a horse labeled “Diablo,” flanked by a red-dressed femme fatale on “Jezebel” and a crowned figure on “El Moro.” Flames encircle the ride.

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Brass Meets Class: The Devil Rides Again Is No One-Hit Wünderkind

Angel Romero May 26, 2025 No Comments Adrian Raso brass band Fanfare Ciocarlia Romani music Romania Romanian music world fusion world music

Adrian Raso featuring Fanfare Ciocarlia – The Devil Rides Again (Asphalt Tango Records, 2025) More than a decade after Devil’s Tale took the European World…

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This album cover for Shunta! At the Kafana features a lively, abstract collage of musical instruments, including a violin, keyboard, trumpet, clarinet, and drum. The vibrant yellow and red tones are contrasted by the bold black silhouettes of two playful cat figures. The typography is bold and eclectic.

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shunTA! Brings the Kafana Spirit to Life with Debut Album

JGurski January 23, 2025 No Comments Balkan music Gypsy music Romani music shunTA!world fusion world music

shunTA! – At The Kafana (Rakia Records, 2024) London-based band shunTA! is set to release their debut album, At the Kafana, an electrifying tribute to…

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ZRI - Café Danube cover artwork. A cubist painting of a person's face.

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ZRI’s ‘Café Danube’ Adeptly Combines Historical Authenticity with Modern Creativity

JGurski August 31, 2024 No Comments Romani music western classical music world music ZRI

ZRI – Café Danube (Naxos World, 2024) Café Danube by ZRI brings forth Vienna’s deep musical ties to the Danube River. Vienna celebrated the Danube…

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Kitka holding flowers - Photo by William Wayland

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Kitka Celebrates Winter Solstice with Separation to Reunion

World Music Central News Room December 31, 2023 No Comments Bulgarian music Georgian music Greek music Kitka Moldovan music Romani music Russian music Serbian music Ukrainian music world music

Gifted American vocal ensemble Kitka has re-shared a music video created three years ago, during the height of the pandemic lockdown. Separation to Reunion is…

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