The album Gyezz by Hungarian ensemble Söndörgö has attained the highest position on the World Music Charts Europe for September 2024. Gyezz features special guest…
Söndörgö Tops World Music Charts Europe for September 2024
Tag: world fusion
International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago Unveils Engaging Fall 2024 Music Series
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago has released the program for its fall Chicago Latino Music Series. The series begins on Saturday, September 14,…
Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal to Receive WOMEX 24 Artist Award
(headline image: Hermeto Pascoal – Photo by Gabriel Quintao) Hermeto Pascoal, a celebrated Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist, will be honored with the WOMEX 24 Artist…
Mariah Parker’s Highly Satisfying Mix of Jazz and Samba
There’s been many a meeting between jazz and the rhythms of Latin America, and “Espiritu Samba” by American pianist Mariah Parker is a prime example…
Groove Terminator and Soweto Gospel Choir: Electrifying Dance Hits with a Soulful Twist
Soweto Gospel Choir x Groove Terminator – History of House (Music is Fun/House of Latroit/Gallo Records, 2024) The Soweto Gospel Choir, a three-time GRAMMY-winning group…
Great Music, Format Notwithstanding
Admitting with utmost candor that I liked it best when compact discs were the norm, I just as freely admit that the march of time…
FlamencoEñe Off 2024 to Showcase Flamenco Fusion in Granada
FlamencoEñe 2024 will include its avant-garde edition, FlamencoEñe Off, following the success of the previous two editions. From September 11 to 13, starting at 9:00…
Argentina’s Dario Acosta Teich Unveils lead single “Kachairy”
Argentine jazz artist Dario Acosta Teich, based in New York City, will release his new album Tierra Infinita on September 13. In advance, he has…
Albaluna’s Thrilling Hurdy-Gurdy Fueled Progressive World Music
Albaluna – Ennead (West Wave Production, 2024) Albaluna is one of my favorite Portuguese bands. Their unconventional fusion of Iberian folk, world music and a…
Sandra Sangiao Discovers True Intimacy by First Connecting with Herself
Sandra Sangiao – SiS (Satélite k, 2024) Spanish singer Sandra Sangiao, known for her tenure with the Barcelona Gipsy Balkan Orchestra, has ventured into a…