A pianist from The Netherlands who goes by the name of Beatriz may claim “Time Problems” on a track bearing that title, but her mix…
Stylish Piano with Afro-Cuban jazz Flavors
Tag: world fusion
Remarkable Taiwanese Amalgamation by 3PEOPLEMUSIC
3PEOPLEMUSIC – Him, Her, It, and Three (Wind Music in 2024) Taiwanese ensemble 3PEOPLEMUSIC has released its third album “Him, Her, It, and Three. The…
Mario Poletti Intertwines Mandolin with Drums & Bass
Mario Poletti – Drums & Bass … and Mandolin (IMusician Digital, 2024) Mario Poletti presents a unique project that combines mandolin vibes with drums and…
Folktronica Meets Spanish Rural Musical Traditions
Radizi – Cal y cemento (Liburia Records, 2024) Radizi’s album Cal y cemento (lime and cement) presents a fusion of edgy urban electronic, spoken word…
Safar Republique’s Afro-Rooted “Progress”
Is it ironic that a track called “Progress” is hard to classify? The work of Belgium’s Safar Republique, the piece is African in its rhythmic…
WOMADELAIDE 2024 – Botanic Park / Tainmuntilla, Adelaide, South Australia. March 8-11
(headline image: DakhaBrakha at Womadelaide 2024 – Photo by Chris Lambie) The Australian event is WOMAD’s longest partnership and its longest-running festival in the same…
The Synergistic Fusion of Talent and Vision of Clarinet Factory
Clarinet Factory – Towers (Supraphon a.s., 2024) Clarinet Factory’s latest release, Towers, emanates from the creative epicenter of Prague. Renowned globally for their groundbreaking interpretations…
Guzheng, the Enchanting Ancient Zither of China
(headline image: FFYUEEE professional rosewood guzheng, 163Cm) The guzheng (ancient zheng), or simply zheng, is a traditional Chinese zither. This venerable instrument, with its 21–27…
The Folklorkestra Presents A Strange Day in June
The Folklorkestra – A Strange Day in June (2024) The Folklorkestra, led by multi-instrumentalist and composer John Kruth, is a remarkable and multiflavored ensemble based…
Aziza Brahim’s Mawja Lands at #1 on World Music Charts Europe in May 2024
The album Mawja by Sahrawi artist Aziza Brahim has reached the number one spot on the World Music Charts Europe for May 2024. World Music…