Enrique Rodríguez, known as “Enriquito,” is a Spanish trumpeter and composer born in Puertollano (Ciudad Real). Raised in a musical household with a pianist mother…
Enriquito: A Multifaceted Trumpeter and Pioneer in Flamenco Jazz
Tag: world fusion
Stepping Forward
Mexican saxophonist Gerry López gives an Afro-Cuban jazz twist to John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps,” taking a classic to new heights by keeping the melodic essence…
shunTA! Brings the Kafana Spirit to Life with Debut Album
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…
WOMEX 2025 Opens Call for Proposals from Artists, Bands, DJs, Filmmakers, Industry Experts
WOMEX, organized by Piranha Arts in collaboration with Rockadillo Production Oy, has officially opened its call for proposals for the 31st edition of the event,…
Transglobal World Music Chart Announces 2024 Festival Awards
The Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Festival Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to the global appreciation of diverse musical…
Sangjaru Brings Korean Folk Fusion to NYC: A Debut Not to Miss
(headline image: Sangjaru – Photo by Seungryul Na) Flushing Town Hall will host the New York City debut of Sangjaru, an innovative Korean folk fusion…
Piers Faccini and Ballaké Sissoko Reveal ‘Borne on the Wind’ Single
Two decades after their initial collaboration, singer-songwriter Piers Faccini and Malian kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko are set to release a new album, Our Calling, on…
88 Keys Plus Natural Beats
Greece’s Yiorgos Bereris seasons his own expert touch on the piano with jazz drumming, Cuban and Brazilian-inspired percussion and melodic interplay to spare on “Cruza,”…
LIMúR Announces Best Iberian Roots Music Albums of 2024
LIMúR , the Iberian Roots Music Chart (Lista Ibérica de Músicas de Raíz) has revealed the list of best album of 2024. Topping the list…
Arcs & Rivers: A Fusion of Jazz and Greek Tradition
Joel Lyssarides and Georgios Prokopiou – Arcs & Rivers (ACT Music, 2024) Pianist Joel Lyssarides and bouzouki virtuoso Georgios Prokopiou bridge cultures and genres in…