With a set of chromatic handpans leading the way and shifting rhythms zapped electronically, “Turkish Kawabanga” by an Israeli quartet called Floating Sheep is wonderfully…
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Arturo Sandoval’s Sangú, A Fusion of Cuban Tradition and Contemporary Jazz
Arturo Sandoval – Sangú (TM Records, 2026) Cuban trumpet maestro Arturo Sandoval’s new album Sangú presents a remarkable amalgam of Cuban musical traditions such as…
Ibrahim Maalouf Opens New Horizons on Trumpets of Michel-Ange Vol. 2
Ibrahim Maalouf – Trumpets of Michel-Ange Vol. 2 ( Mister I.B.E., 2026) On Trumpets of Michel-Ange Vol. 2, the French-Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf invites musicians…
Greek Artist Stella Papalamprou Introduces “Protanixin” Music Video
Greek vocalist, composer, and lyricist Stella Papalamprou has released a video for “Protanixin” recorded with her ensemble Zafira. Born in Grevena, Greece, Papalamprou focuses on…
Japan Society Reveals 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season
Japan Society has announced its 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season of live, in-person performances at the Society. The lineup that includes two world-premiere contemporary music concert…
Brandishing a Brass Spear
His name will clue you in as to his instrument of choice, and Jb Trombone does a choice instrumental version of Burning Spear’s reggae classic…
Elif Sanchez Collaborates with O Kwarteto and International Guest Artists on Así pues…
Elif Sanchez – Así pues… (Pasion Turca, 2026) Turkish singer-songwriter Elif Sanchez’s fourth album , Así pues…, was recorded in collaboration with Madrid-based multinational string…
Start the Day Right
Based in Sweden but rooted in Latin America, a band called Serayá starts “Las Madrugadas” (“early mornings”) as a slow ballad before kicking it into…
A Different Kind of Dutch Treat
Blending instrumentation and inspiration mainly from Armenia and Iran, a Netherlands-based duo called Hamraaz sound nothing short of exquisite through all six minutes of “Abar…
Babel Music XP Opens 2027 Showcase Applications
Babel Music XP has opened applications for its 2027 showcases, with submissions accepted until July 19. The world music conference will return to Marseille from…