Juliana Martina – Laman (Juliana Martina/AudioMaze, 2023) Juliana Martina’s latest album, Laman is a real gem! I stumbled upon this incredibly talented vocalist recently, and…
The Colombian Charm of Juliana Martina’s Latest Album, ‘Laman’
Tag: world fusion
Scott Emmerman’s ‘Spheres’ Combines Jazz and Indian Vibes with Artful Precision
“Spheres,” a fusion of jazz and Indian influences by American guitarist Scott Emmerman, is a crafty, enjoyable mix in terms of both sources and production…
Bruno Deschênes Unravels Transmusicality in New Book
In Transmusicality, Mastering a Music from Another Culture (Croatian Musicological Society, 2022), Bruno Deschênes, a Canadian musician, composer and master Japanese shakuhachi player, takes a…
Alain Labrie’s Labryenco Transcends Flamenco with ‘Morir y Nacer’
Labryenco – Morir y Nacer (-I-C-U-B4-T-, 2023) Labryenco, the dynamic flamenco ensemble led by Netherlands-based guitarist and composer Alain Labrie, has released its third album,…
Malian Guitar Maestro Mama Sissoko
Mama Sissoko was born in 1949 in Nioro du Sahel, 450 km north of Bamako, Mali. As a teenager, his parents entrusted him to his…
World Music Showcase globalFEST to Return to Lincoln Center in New York in 2024
Influential world music showcase globalFEST will return to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) in New York City in 2024. The full day of…
Blanca Altable’s Enchanting Violin Alchemy in “Las Formas del Agua”
Blanca Altable – Las Formas del Agua (Microscopi, 2023) Blanca Altable’s Las Formas del Agua (the shapes of water) unfolds with a profound dedication to…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Reveals 2023’s Inductees
The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the list of 2023 inductees. Five artists were inducted in the Artists category: Zakir Hussain, Natacha…
Almir Mešković & Daniel Lazar Invite You to Explore ‘Family Beyond Blood’- A Mosaic of Global Influences”
Almir Mešković & Daniel Lazar – Family beyond blood (Etnisk musikklubb AS, 2023) Almir Mešković & Daniel Lazar’s second album, titled Family Beyond Blood, serves…
Sidiki Camara’s Presents Remarkable Cross-Cultural Malian Music in ‘Return to the Traditions
Sidiki Camara – Return to the Traditions (Global Sonics, 2023) Sidiki Camara’s latest masterful work, Return to the Traditions, is a profound musical exploration that…