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Bombay Rickey’s Explosive Mix of Surf Rock, Cumbia, and Bollywood Sounds
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The Henry Girls is a superb Irish folk and roots music ensemble. The band includes three accomplished sisters: Karen, Lorna, and Joleen McLaughlin. Armed with…
View More Sisterhood in Song: The Timeless Sound of The Henry GirlsAleph Quintet’s “Shapes of Silence” Spotlights Belgian and North African World Jazz Sensations
Aleph Quintet – Shapes of Silence (Igloo Records, 2023) Aleph Quintet’s Shapes of Silence presents the remarkable talents of young musicians based in Belgium. One…
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Born in 1997 in Essawira, Morocco, Hind Ennaira has emerged as a new icon in the Gnawa music scene. Despite lacking Gnawa roots in her…
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Highlife is a West African music genre that originated in Ghana in the late 19th century. Subsequently, it extended its reach to western Nigeria and…
View More Highlife, Ghana’s Musical Gift to the worldThe Alluring Finnish Kantele
The kantele is a traditional Finnish musical instrument that belongs to the family of string instruments known as zithers. Specifically, zithers are characterized by a…
View More The Alluring Finnish KanteleGuillo Espel Cuarteto Crafts Songs that Transcend Boundaries
Guillo Espel Cuarteto – Souvenir (Guillo Espel Cuarteto, 2022) Souvenir is the fifth album by the Guillo Espel Quartet, marking a pivotal milestone in Espel’s…
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Kultur Shock — Acoustic Live (Old Age Recording Co., 2023) Seattle’s Kultur Shock, a popular band known for their eclectic fusion of Balkan melodies, punk…
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