The album Sababu by Aboubakar Traoré & Balima claimed the coveted number one spot of the World Music Charts Europe for the month of January…
Aboubakar Traoré & Balima Ascend to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for January 2025
Tag: world fusion
JB Moundele: From Jazz Roots to African Rhythms
JB Moundele – Racines (New Groove, self-release, 2024) JB Moundele is a versatile saxophonist, composer, producer, and arranger whose career reflects his explorations of jazz…
Inventive Brazilian Percussionist Fabio Bergamini
Fabio Bergamini holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in music from Unicamp (Campinas/SP) and furthered his studies in the United States (Berklee College of…
“Lion Awakes”: Amayo’s Spirited Solo Debut Bridges Afrobeat and Tradition
Amayo – Lion Awakes (2025) On January 17, 2025, Amayo, the former frontman of Antibalas and a trailblazer in Afrobeat, will release Lion Awakes, his…
Al Andaluz Project Takes the Number One Spot on Iberian Roots Music Chart for 4th Quarter 2024
The songs of Iman Kandoussi by Al Andaluz Project has secured the top spot on Limur, the Iberian Roots Music Chart for the 4th Quarter…
Music, Art, Nature – Symphony of Seasons Festival Wraps Up Bangalore Edition
(headline image: Echoes of Earth festival 2024, Greater One-Horned Stage) Bands from Australia, Austria, Canada, Egypt, France, India, Netherlands, UK, and US performed recently at…
Serendipity Arts Festival showcases Indian music heritage and performances
(headline image: Bombay Lights) The aptly-named Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) is a multidisciplinary celebration of creativity held every December in Goa. The compelling lineup spans…
Choropo: A Transatlantic Musical Project by Filippo Gambetta and Alessandro Scotto d’Aniello
Duo Choropo – Filippo Gambetta and Alessandro Scotto d’Aniello – Choropo (Visage Music s.a.s. di Claudio Carboni, 2024) The album Choropo is a stimulating collaboration…
Fabio Bergamini – 7 Portais: A Gathering of Global Percussion Traditions
Fabio Bergamini – 7 Portais (Belic Music, 2024) Fabio Bergamini’s 7 Portais is a captivating exploration of global percussion traditions. Indeed, he expertly combines ancient…
Andrés Barrios’ KM.0: A Bold Piano-Fueled Flamenco Masterwork
Andrés Barrios – KM.0 (Andrés Barrios, 2024) Andrés Barrios’ 2024 album, KM.0, is a dual project; both an exploration of his Andalusian roots and a…