Jonathan Powell – Mambo Jazz Party (Circle 9 Records, 2024) Trumpeter Jonathan Powell brings together his extensive experience in New York’s Latin jazz scene with…
Mambo Jazz Party Fuses Latin jazz tradition with modern jazz innovation
Tag: world fusion
Johan Tobias Bergstrøm’s “Nova”: A Venture Into World Music
Johan Tobias Bergstrøm – Nova (Losen, 2024) The seeds for Johan Tobias Bergstrøm’s album Nova were planted back in 2020 during a performance for the…
Amayo Unveils “Madam President”: A Tribute to His Mother and Kamala Harris
Amayo, Nigerian-born musician, composer, and former Antibalas frontman, has released his first solo single, “Madam President.” The song draws inspiration from both his late mother,…
David Grubb’s Enthralling Mix of Celtic and Modern Traditions
David Grubb – Circadia (Cambrian Records, 2024) Circadia is a fearlessly original instrumental album that explores the human subconscious, structured around the stages of a…
Cape Verde’s New Wave of Women Vocalists: Stepping Out of Cesária Évora’s Shadow
Cape Verde has long been celebrated for its musical heritage in which its women vocalists have played a pivotal role down the centuries. The archipelago’s…
Buzz’ Ayaz Dominates the Transglobal World Music Chart for October 2024 with Unmatched Success
Buzz’ Ayaz, the first album by new Cypriot act Buzz’ Ayaz Conquered the number one spot on the Transglobal World Music Chart for October 2024.…
Buzz’ Ayaz Achieves Chart-Topping Success on World Music Charts Europe for October 2024
The self-titled album, Buzz’ Ayaz, by Cypriot band Buzz’ Ayaz Cypriot Secured the coveted top position on the World Music Charts Europe for October 2024.…
Buzz’ Ayaz: A Daring Fusion of Cypriot Sounds
Buzz’ Ayaz – Buzz’ Ayaz (Glitterbeat Records, 2024) Cyprus, a small yet culturally rich island in the Eastern Mediterranean, is a crossroads of Greek and…
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…