Guillo Espel Cuarteto – Souvenir (Guillo Espel Cuarteto, 2022) Souvenir is the fifth album by the Guillo Espel Quartet, marking a pivotal milestone in Espel’s…
Guillo Espel Cuarteto Crafts Songs that Transcend Boundaries
Tag: world fusion
Seattle’s Balkan Fusionists Kultur Shock s Unleash ‘Acoustic Live’ Album
Kultur Shock — Acoustic Live (Old Age Recording Co., 2023) Seattle’s Kultur Shock, a popular band known for their eclectic fusion of Balkan melodies, punk…
Aarambh, a Dazzling Mix of Indian Classical and Contemporary Sounds
Abby V – Aarambh (Sufiscore, 2023) Remarkable singer Abby V and three-time GRAMMY-winning composer-producer Ricky Kej have forged a profound musical connection that transcends continents…
The Rhythmic Charms of the south Indian Kanjira
The kanjira, also known as khanjira, khanjiri, or ganjira, is a small musical instrument from South India. It belongs to the tambourine family and is…
Chaabi innovation Continues: Koum Tara’s ‘Baraaim El-louz’
Koum Tara – Baraaim El-louz (Obradek, 2023) After the runaway success of their first album together, Koum Tara and La Camerata present the sublime and…
Carlos Henriquez’s ‘A Nuyorican Tale’ Celebrates Puerto Rican Culture in NYC
Carlos Henriquez – A Nuyorican Tale (Carlos Henriquez, 2023) Bassist Carlos Henriquez’s A Nuyorican Tale delves deep into the heart of New York City, exploring…
The Rembrandt Trio and Mohammad Motamedi Deliver “Intizar” – A Transcendent Fusion of Persian and Western Music
Rembrandt Trio – Intizar (Just Listen Records, 2023) The Rembrandt Trio, renowned for their adventurous musical explorations, released their third album, Intizar, in collaboration with…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Seeks 2023 Nominations
The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations for 2023. The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame celebrates excellence in the world…
Celebrated Percussionist Sammy Figueroa Unveils a Heartfelt Ode to His Father in ‘Searching For A Memory’
Sammy Figueroa – Searching For A Memory (Busco tu Recuerdo), Featuring Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Aymée Nuviola (Ashe Records, 2023) Iconic percussion virtuoso Sammy Figueroa pays…
Shakti’s Timeless Fusion: ‘This Moment’ Album Rekindles East-West Musical Magic
Shakti (John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, V.Selvaganesh, Ganesh Rajagopalan) – This Moment (Abstract Logix, 2023) Shakti, the remarkable musical collaboration of John McLaughlin, Zakir…