Buzz’ Ayaz – Buzz’ Ayaz (Glitterbeat Records, 2024) Cyprus, a small yet culturally rich island in the Eastern Mediterranean, is a crossroads of Greek and…
Buzz’ Ayaz: A Daring Fusion of Cypriot Sounds
Tag: world fusion
Tar Virtuoso Hamed Sadeghi Jams with Australia’s Finest
Hamed Sadeghi – Empty Voices (self-release, 2024) Empty Voices, composed and arranged by Persian Australian tar (long-necked lute) virtuoso Hamed Sadeghi, features a seven-piece ensemble…
Shapeshifting Ancient Ballad Celebrates the Lady of Aragon
Inventive U.K. artist Periscopi Invertit scores again with “La dama d’aragó.” It’s a Catalan ballad from centuries ago, with similarities to a Greek folk song…
Jiraan’s Sirto: A Transcendent Fusion of Middle Eastern and European Traditions
Jiraan – Sirto (Zephyrus Records, 2023) Under the visionary leadership of Syrian violinist and composer Shalan Alhamwy, Jiraan is a groundbreaking ensemble that redefines the…
Robert Browning Associates Announces 2024-25 World Music Concert Season
Robert Browning Associates has revealed its 2024-25 season, presenting a diverse lineup of world music performances in New York City. Highlights include: Robert Browning has…
Folk Alliance International Conference Announces 2025 Official Showcase Artists
The 37th Annual Folk Alliance International Conference will take place on February 19 – 23, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The organization revealed the exciting…
Afro Celt Sound System, A Lasting Legacy
Afro Celt Sound System – OVA (Six Degrees Records, 2024) By the time he formed Afro Celt Sound System in 1995, multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and…
África Negra’s Legacy Revived in ‘Antologia Vol. 2’: A Tribute to São Tomé’s Afro-Roots Pioneers
África Negra – Antologia Vol. 2 (Bongo Joe Records, 2024) Antologia Vol. 2 continues to explore the musical legacy of one of São Tomé and…
Mina Cho & Grace Beat Quartet, An Encounter of Korean Music and Jazz
Mina Cho & Grace Beat Quartet – Beat Mirage (Gugak Jazz Society, 2024) The Grace Beat Quartet evolved from the Gugak Jazz Society, a 9-piece…
BaBa ZuLa Releases New Single from Upcoming Album
Turkish psychedelic band BaBa ZuLa has released “Arsız Saksağan (Cheeky Magpie),” the first single from their upcoming album İstanbul Sokakları (Streets of Istanbul), set to…