Minyo Crusaders have reached No. 1 on the Transglobal World Music Chart for September 2026 with From Japan with Love, an album that combines Japanese…
New Era Quartet, an Italy-based ensemble with ties to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, has reached No. 1 on the World Music Charts Europe for…
Japan’s Minyo Crusaders is set to perform at The Sultan Room on September 22, 2026. The Minyo Crusaders are known for reinterpreting traditional Japanese folk…
In its 29th year, the rainforest welcomed me back in my quest to hear age-old sounds new to my ear. From humble beginnings to global…
The live version of “Lament of McCrimmon / Song of the Banshee” combines the drone-based qualities of Irish and Scottish folk traditions with Sheila Chandra‘s…
Guachinangos – Vol. 1 (Jalopy Records, 2026) New York seven-piece Guachinangos (the red snappers) released its debut album, Vol. 1, earlier this year. The ensemble…
Juan Saiz — Tañedor (self-released, 2026) Spanish musician Juan Saiz has released Tañedor, a new album that explores the traditional music of Cantabria (northern Spain)…
Sonraíz Festival has moved all activities scheduled for its Monte Stage at Monte del Calvario to Carcabuey Municipal Park in Carcabuey, Córdoba, Spain, due to…
Folk Alliance International has announced the Official Showcase artists for its 39th annual conference, set for Jan. 27-31, 2027, in Chicago. The roster includes more…
Frederico7 – Brasileirôu (Lion’s Lair Records, 2026) On Brasileirôu, Frederico7 treats Brazil as an inner geography. On its 12 songs, the Brazilian-born songwriter brings together…