Tenderete – En el Azul (Bio Sound studio, 2024) Tenderete, the multidisciplinary project led by singer Alba Bioque and percussionist Plácido Muñoz, returns after a…
Tenderete: A Decade-Long Reunion Blossoms Into “En El Azul”
Tag: world fusion
The Violin: A Cherished Instrument Across Time and Genres
(headline image: Antonio Giuliani etude violin by Kennedy Violins) The violin, often called a fiddle in informal or folk music contexts, is a wooden string…
Wandress, Debut Single by Dazzling Fiddler Ari Urban
“Wandress” is Ari Urban’s debut single as a solo artist. Urban is a classically trained violinist who has transcended musical genres through collaborating with musicians,…
Enriquito: A Multifaceted Trumpeter and Pioneer in Flamenco Jazz
Enrique Rodríguez, known as “Enriquito,” is a Spanish trumpeter and composer born in Puertollano (Ciudad Real). Raised in a musical household with a pianist mother…
Stepping Forward
Mexican saxophonist Gerry López gives an Afro-Cuban jazz twist to John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps,” taking a classic to new heights by keeping the melodic essence…
shunTA! Brings the Kafana Spirit to Life with Debut Album
shunTA! – At The Kafana (Rakia Records, 2024) London-based band shunTA! is set to release their debut album, At the Kafana, an electrifying tribute to…
WOMEX 2025 Opens Call for Proposals from Artists, Bands, DJs, Filmmakers, Industry Experts
WOMEX, organized by Piranha Arts in collaboration with Rockadillo Production Oy, has officially opened its call for proposals for the 31st edition of the event,…
Transglobal World Music Chart Announces 2024 Festival Awards
The Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Festival Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to the global appreciation of diverse musical…
Sangjaru Brings Korean Folk Fusion to NYC: A Debut Not to Miss
(headline image: Sangjaru – Photo by Seungryul Na) Flushing Town Hall will host the New York City debut of Sangjaru, an innovative Korean folk fusion…
Piers Faccini and Ballaké Sissoko Reveal ‘Borne on the Wind’ Single
Two decades after their initial collaboration, singer-songwriter Piers Faccini and Malian kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko are set to release a new album, Our Calling, on…