Córas Trio (formerly McAuley/McKeown/McCullagh) are deeply exploring the essence of what it means to be an Irish musician within improvised music today. Their emergent sounds…
Irish Avant-Folk Ensemble Córas Trio
Tag: world fusion
Balimaya Project, a Fine Exponent of West African Diaspora Music
Balimaya Project began in Harlesden, northwest London, where Yahael Camara Onono first encountered Mandé drumming, reflecting his West African heritage. With a Nigerian mother and…
Kora and Bala Maestro Sefo Kanuteh of Ghana
(headline image: Sefo Kanuteh with kora – Photo by Will Sherratt) Sefo Kanuteh is a skilled kora and bala (balafon) player from The Gambia. He…
Fred Soul and Zé Luis Nascimento’s Remarkable Tribute to Brazilian Percussionist Naná Vasconcelos
Fred Soul & Zé Luis Nascimento – Viva Naná (L’Autre Distribution, 2024) Naná Vasconcelos, an influential percussionist from Recife, left an exceptional mark on the…
WOMEX 2024 Announces Additional Artists to Perform at Annual Showcase
(headline image: WOMEX 24 Official Showcase Artist – Rasha Nahas (Palestine / Germany)) WOMEX 2024 organizers announced the complete lineup for the Jury-selected Showcases, Horizons Stage…
Festival Med Part 2, Rising Portuguese Talent, Kora Master and Much More
The first day of concerts at Festival Med took place on June 27, 2024. Once you get your ticket, you have access to all stages.…
Arnito and Adama Koeta Deliver Skillful Guitar and Kora Dialog
Prolific French guitarist Arnito duets with kora player Adama Koeta on “After Work,” a deftly played piece of music that bridges African, flamenco, Roma, and…
Festival MED, Part 1 – Exploring Loulé, a Thriving Portuguese Culture Hub
In late June, I had the pleasure of attending Festival MED, a remarkable annual world music festival that takes place in the city of Loulé…
Ghana Special 2 Presents Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora
Various Artists – Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora, 1980-93 (Soundway, 2024) The album Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife &…
Earthtones Unveil “Limones” Single Featuring Semblanzas Del Rio Guapi
“Limones” is the second single from Earthtones, the US-based artist and electronic music producer, from the upcoming album We Can Live Together. The album is…