Albaluna – Amor, Ira & Desgosto (independent release, 2019) Albaluna is an outstanding Portuguese band that is hard to describe. Their sound is rooted in…
Albaluna, Charismatic Progressive World Music from Portugal
Tag: world fusion
The Best of Kroke Indeed
If you haven’t heard about Kroke yet, this is one of the finest instrumental ensembles in the European music scene. The award-winning Polish trio includes…
Cross-Cultural Fusions Across the Globe
Taperebá (2019) is a superb new album from Mikarimba, an ensemble of excellent musicians led by Japanese marimba maestra Mika Stolzman. The United States-based act…
Enthralling Mix of Nordic Winds and Arabic Atmosphere
Anders Hagberg & Ahmad al Khatib – Melodic Melange (Footprint Records, 2014) Melodic Melange delivers a remarkable mix of Nordic jazz and Middle Eastern maqam…
Manhu: Voices Of The Sani, the Sounds of Southwestern China
The album Voices Of The Sani will present the living tradition of Manhu in Yunnan province, China. The album is set for release on January…
A Marvelous Voyage through Acoustic Global Percussion and Electronics
Tom Teasley – All the World’s a Stage (T2 Music, 2012) American percussionist and composer Tom Teasley plays an innovative mix of acoustic percussion instruments…
Silkroad Announces Global Musician Workshop in June
Silkroad has announced the dates of its renowned Global Musician Workshop (GMW). The classes will take place at the New England Conservatory in Boston, (Massachusetts,…
World Music Act Bokanté Announces 2020 U.S. Tour
Transnational world music band Bokanté has announced a US tour in Spring 2020. Bokanté’s album What Heat is nominated for Best World Music album. What…
Global-bending Quebecois Music
Les Grands Hurleurs – Chouïa (Coyote Records, 2018) Les Grands Hurleurs is a remarkable band from Quebec in Canada featuring three of the region’s finest…
The Futuristic World-Bending Sound of the Go: Organic Orchestra
Go: Organic Orchestra & Brooklyn Raga Massive – Ragmala – A Garland of Ragas (Meta Records, 2019) Ragmala – A Garland of Ragas is a…