Pamela Badjogo, an Afro-Jazz luminary from Gabon, has a gifted, captivating, soulful vocal style. Born on the 3rd of December 1982 in Libreville, Gabon, her…
Multifaceted Gabonese Afrojazz Singer Pamela Badjogo
Tag: world fusion
Bold Cinematic Recreations of Eccodek Pieces
Eccodek – Mistake of the Ear (The Peppermoth Variations) (Big Mind/Six Degrees, 2023) Mistake of the Ear (The Peppermoth Variations) is a tantalizing offering by…
Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival 2024 Lineup Announced
The 20th Annual Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival is scheduled for May 2-5, 2024. Headlining this event are Americana stalwarts Donna The Buffalo, Chapel Hill…
Extraordinary Pianist Maher Beauroy Unveils Caribbean-North African Fusion on Insula
Maher Beauroy – Insula (Tropiques Atrium / Baco Distrib., 2022) Maher Beauroy presents Insula, released in 2022 under the label Tropiques Atrium. In this fine…
Hysterrae’s debut, a Splendid Convergence of Diverse Musical Traditions
Hysterrae – Hysterrae (Linfa, 2023) Hysterrae’s eponymous album, released in 2023 under the Linfa label, is a magnificent collaborative effort by four gifted women from…
The Panpipe or Pan Flute: An Overview
(headline image: 22-pipe pan flute made out of bamboo) The panpipe, also known as the pan flute, is a musical instrument that belongs to the…
Flavorful Spanish language Version of Johnny Clegg Song
German and Spanish players collaborate under the name Una Lengua Infinita on “Ha caido el sistema,” a finely crafted Spanish language cover of a Johnny…
Giuliano Gabriele Delves Into Cathartic Journeys and Southern Italian Influences on Basta!
Giuliano Gabriele – Basta! (Coming Musicart / InOuïe Distribution, 2024) Giuliano Gabriele‘s latest recording, Basta! is a cathartic exploration of the rhythms from the vibrant…
Aziza Brahim Honors Sahrawi Tradition and Embraces New Sounds
Aziza Brahim – Mawja (Glitterbeat, 2024) Aziza Brahim‘s fifth album, Mawja, set for release on February 23rd, 2024, features her signature mix of Saharan and…
Natascha Rogers Crafts soul-stirring music that transcends borders
Natascha Rogers – Onaida (No Format!, 2024) Natascha Rogers’ latest musical venture, Onaida serves as a serene refuge from the cacophony of modern life. Seeking…