Conjunto África Negra was conceived in the early 1970s, when a butcher from the town of São Tomé (the capital city of the island nation…
Artist Profiles: África Negra
Tag: world fusion
Afrobeat Outfit TC & The Groove Family Announces “First Home”
“First Home” is the title of the new album from British ensemble TC & The Groove Family. Release date is June 10, 2022. The cross-genre…
Artist Profiles: Mista Savona
Producer and multi-instrumentalist Jake Dominic Savona was born in Melbourne, Australia. He fell in love with the music of Jamaica and released a series of…
Antonio Castrignano & Taranta Sounds at the Top of the World Music Charts Europe in May 2022
The album Babilonia by Antonio Castrignano & Taranta Sounds has reached the number one spot at the World Music Charts Europe in May 2022. Antonio…
Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini Reveal New Album ‘Auburn Whisper’ & Music Video
American trombonist, composer and singer-songwriter Natalie Cressman and Brazilian guitarist, composer and vocalist Ian Faquini have released a new album titled “Auburn Whisper”. The recording…
The Tabla Takes a Prominent Role on ‘For the Love of Tabla’
Toronto Tabla Ensemble – For the Love of Tabla (Toronto Tabla Ensemble, 2022) “For the Love of Tabla” is a superb album that puts the…
The Secret Trio to Perform in Downtown Brooklyn
The Secret Trio, an ensemble featuring three virtuoso musicians rooted in Turkish, Balkan Roma (Gypsy) and Armenian music, is set to perform Thursday, April 28,…
Black Mango ‘s Dazzling Malian Alchemy
Black Mango – Quicksand (Gustaff, 2022) Black Mango is the world fusion project of French percussionist and producer Philippe Sanmiguel. He has been based in…
Swedish Folk-Pop Ensemble Kolonien Releases New Album and Music Video
To celebrate Earth Day, Swedish quartet Kolonien has released “Till Skogen” (To the Forest) this week. “Till Skogen” includes lush vocal harmonies, lively rhythms, and…
Somi’s Superb Renditions of Miriam Makeba’s Music
Somi – Zenzile: The Reimagination Of Miriam Makeba (Salon Africana, 2022) Acclaimced vocalist and songwriter Somi celebrates the work of the iconic South African artist…