Meybahar – Meybahar (Fonó, 2019) Meybahar‘s self-titled debut album bridges Greek and Hungarian musical traditions through the interplay of the santuri (Greek hammered dulcimer) and…
View More Meybahar’s Debut: A Daring Fusion of Greek and Hungarian TraditionsTag: world fusion
Carlos Beceiro, an Influential Musician in Spain’s Traditional and World Fusion Scene
Carlos Beceiro, born in Narón (A Coruña), began his musical journey studying Galician bagpipes under Antón Varela during the regional folk revival. He later pursued…
View More Carlos Beceiro, an Influential Musician in Spain’s Traditional and World Fusion SceneXurxo Fernandes Revives Galician and Sephardic Traditions
Xurxo Fernandes, a Spanish artist from A Coruña, is recognized for his innovative contributions to ethnomusicology and traditional music. Since the age of 14, he…
View More Xurxo Fernandes Revives Galician and Sephardic TraditionsPull of the Past: Francis Bebey’s ‘Trésor Magnétique’ Unearths a Visionary’s Vault
Francis Bebey – Trésor Magnétique (Africa Seven ASVN076, 2025) Trésor Magnétique presents a carefully curated collection of rare and previously unreleased material from the archives…
View More Pull of the Past: Francis Bebey’s ‘Trésor Magnétique’ Unearths a Visionary’s VaultEarth, Wind, and Firepower: Calle Mambo Shakes Things Up with “Retumba la Tierra”
Chilean quintet Calle Mambo returns with “Retumba la Tierra,” a single that doubles as both a wake-up call and a celebration. Released ahead of their…
View More Earth, Wind, and Firepower: Calle Mambo Shakes Things Up with “Retumba la Tierra”Avra Banerjee Weaves Time, Tradition, and World Fusion in Swar Lahari
Avra Banerjee – Swar Lahari (self-release, 2025) By seamlessly bridging centuries-old Indian classical forms with inventive rhythmic structures and modern instrumentation, Avra Banerjee’s Swar Lahari…
View More Avra Banerjee Weaves Time, Tradition, and World Fusion in Swar LahariRenegade Queens Highlights the Women of San Francisco Bay Area Latin Jazz Scene
Various Artists – Salsa de la Bahia Vol. 3: Renegade Queens (Patois Records, 2025) Spearheaded by trombonist-arranger Wayne Wallace and filmmaker Rita Hargrave, Salsa de…
View More Renegade Queens Highlights the Women of San Francisco Bay Area Latin Jazz SceneNiceness Rules
Hailing unexpectedly from Iceland, a band called Latin Faculty brings a swaying Brazilian vibe to “So Nice,” a song that lives up to a title…
View More Niceness RulesSea and Sun: La Mar de Músicas Turns 30 with a Global Splash
Since its debut in 1995, La Mar de Músicas has brought world music to the coastal city of Cartagena, Spain, transforming its cultural landscape each…
View More Sea and Sun: La Mar de Músicas Turns 30 with a Global SplashJaime Ospina Channels Colombian and Afro-Rooted Tradition and Innovation on The Vessel
Jaime Ospina – The Vessel (self-release, 2025) Jaime Ospina, best known as a member of Austin’s acclaimed Latin fusion band Superfónicos, steps into the spotlight…
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