Gosti – A path to travel (GOSTI-01, 2023) A Path to Travel is a world fusion album by the Australian band Gosti. As inhabitants of…
Gosti celebrates Aboriginal Australian Culture Through a Mix of Genres
Tag: world fusion
Mridangam, the Indispensable South Indian Barrel Drum
The mridangam, a double-headed barrel-shaped drum, is a prominent instrument in Carnatic (South Indian) classical music. It is traditionally played in a seated position with…
Sonic thunder: 2nd edition of Mahindra Percussion Festival kicks off in Bangalore this weekend
(headline image: MPF- Rhythms of India) Over the years, the Mahindra Group of manufacturing, agricultural and IT companies has organized a range of outstanding cultural…
Rising Gabonese Artist Pamela Badjogo, Releases Yieh
Pamela Badjogo – Yieh (2024) Pamela Badjogo’s third album, Yieh, marks a pivotal moment in her career. After the warm reception of her first two…
The Do-Goodrs, a Fresh perspective on Balkan Sevdah that bridges cultures and generations
The Do-Goodrs – Ridiculous Things (Old Age Recording Company, 2024) The debut album Ridiculous Things by The Do-Goodrs represents a fusion of cultural narratives, personal…
A Finnish Klezmer View of East Helsinki
Sampo Lassila Narinkka – Suomiklezmer 2 – East Helsinki Suite (Narinkaattori Records NARI003, 2024) The third release from the pioneering Finnish klezmer ensemble, Sampo Lassila…
Versatile Spanish Percussionist Luis Taberna
(headline photo: Two Luis Taberna images from the video Variaciones 4/4 Darbuka, Dohola, Frame Drums & Riq) Luis Taberna is a percussionist specializing in oriental…
Nancy Vieira’s Lovely Tribute to the People of Cape Verde
Nancy Vieira – Gente (Galileo MC, 2024) Nancy Vieira‘s latest album, Gente highlights her distinct and resonant voice as she weaves tales of Cape Verdean…
The First Interview with Cardamom Trio
Cardamom Trio is a new project consisting of Kaveh Sarvarian, a composer and musician of Iranian origin (ney, percussion, vocals); Hames Bitar, a Syrian oud…
Syrian Oud Virtuoso and Composer Hames Bitar
(headline image: Hames Bitar at Casa Árabe in 2016) Syrian oud player and composer Hames Bitar currently lives in Madrid, Spain. His artistic trajectory is…