Toasaves, a new ensemble with a fascination for old traditional Flemish songs, is set to release its first album in November 2022. Toasaves is inspired…
Toasaves to Release Zwerver in November 2022
Tag: world fusion
Captivating Echoes of Madrid Through Masterful Flamenco Guitar
Melón Jiménez – Ecos de Magerit (Melón Jiménez, 2022) Rising Flamenco guitarist Melón Jiménez has just released “Ecos de Magerit” (Echoes of Madrid). It is…
Baul Meets Saz, an encounter Between Turkish and Indian Music
Baul Meets Saz presents a trio of musicians representing Turkey and India. The lineup includes Emre Gultekin, Malabika Brahma and Sanjay Khyapa. Their new album…
Kottarashky & The Rain Dogs Unveil Doghouse
“Doghouse” (Asphalt Tango Records) is the new album by Bulgarian act Kottarashky & The Rain Dogs. The CD is the project of sound collector and…
Slavo Rican Assembly Release Debut Album Intercosmic
Intercosmic (Riverboat Records) is the title of the debut album by Slavo Rican Assembly. The band is the project of New York City-based Slovenian saxophonist…
Pleasure as Usual
I’ve managed to accept the fact that padded envelopes containing CDs are likely never going to drop through my front door with the regularity they…
The Largest Gathering of the World Music Community, WOMEX 2022 Opened in Lisbon Last Evening
The 28th edition of WOMEX, the primary conference and networking opportunity for world music (also known as global music) professionals, opened last in Lisbon, Portugal,…
Sauti za Busara Festival Announces 2023 Lineup
Influential African music festival Sauti za Busara has revealed the artists scheduled to perform at the 2023 edition. The world music festival will take place…
Sensational Sonbonbela by Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band
Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band – Sonbonbela (Sublime Frequencies, 2022) Sonbonbela is the third album by the formidable Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band,…
The Global Afrobeat Movement Reveals Afrobeat Stars and Newcomers on Volume 3 Compilation
DJ Mukambo and NYP Records united again to release the 3rd volume of the Global Afrobeat Movement compilation. The anthology includes Nigerian Afrobeat stars such…