Niño Josele – Galaxias (2022) Niño Josele’s new album, “Galaxias,” released in late 2022, is a showcase of his musical passions. First and foremost, flamenco…
Niño Josele in Stellar Conversation with Jazz and Salsa Icons
Tag: world fusion
Splendid Classical & Gaelic Harp by The Willow Trio
The Willow Trio – The Swan of Salen (2023) “The Swan of Salen” is the truly exquisite debut album that presents the remarkable Scottish act…
Unconventional and Fascinating Nordic Flamenco by Anna Murtola
Anna Murtola – La Tierra Blanca (Nordic Notes, 2023) “La Tierra Blanca” (The White Land) presents the unique flamenco vision of Finnish singer Anna Murtola.…
World Music Showcase Babel Music XP Announces 2023 Lineup
World music expo Babel Music XP has revealed the lineup set to perform offers in Marseilles, March 23 – 25, 2023. The showcase and conference…
Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers Concerts Introduce Children to Gullah and Malian Musical Traditions
This week, thousands of New York City elementary school children will visit Carnegie Hall for Musical Explorers concerts that spotlight three African and African American…
Fabrizio Piepoli Explores the Diverse Cultures of the Mediterranean in Maresia
Fabrizio Piepoli – Maresia (Zero Nove, 2022) ‘Maresia‘ is the third album by Apulian composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Fabrizio Piepoli, where he elegantly explores Portuguese fado,…
Ningue Ningue Deftly Renovate the Ancient Songs of Portugal and Beyond
Ningue Ningue – No Paço e no Terreiro (Ningue Ningue, 2022) “No Paço e no Terreiro” is the second album by Ningue Ningue, a Portuguese…
Afro Pepites Competition Announces 2023 Winners
Afro Pepites, a competition designed to promote emerging African talent, has announced the 2023 winners. The Golden Pepite goes to Juste Parfait, a satirical humorist…
Nominees for Best Duo or Group in African Traditional at All-Africa Music Awards
This year’s edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) will take place in Dakar, Senegal on January 12-15, 2023. We are sharing the videos of…
One at a Time
I’ve long fancied myself a reviewer of albums and not individual songs. But times change, and resources at my disposal have necessitated my acquiring more…