Zuco 103 – Telenova (Zuco Sound Records, 2023) Zuco 103, the ambassadors of Brazilectro from Amsterdam, have made a triumphant return with their addictingand/ decidedly…
Zuco 103’s Irresistible Brazilectro
Tag: world fusion
Iberian and Global Roots Music by World Music Collective El Naán
El Naán – Germinal (self-release, 2022) El Naán’s latest album, Germinal, marks the band’s fourth release after having explored the ethnic roots of traditional music…
Ellas at Madrid Flamenco festival, 2023
The concluding show of the 2023 Madrid Flamenco festival, entitled Ellas, on May 27, 2023, constitutes the third major production of the event. Notably, Ellas,…
Flushing Town Hall Presents the Cross-Cultural World Fusion of Nation Beat on May 13
On the 13th of May, Flushing Town Hall is scheduled to host a sensational performance by Nation Beat, a cross-cultural fusion band, which will be…
Captivating Remixes of Omar Faruk Tekbilek’s Creations
Omar Faruk Tekbilek – Spin Remixes (LifeArt, 2023) LifeArt label’s latest offering, the “Spin Remixes” album by Omar Faruk Tekbilek, is finally here to mesmerize…
The Venezuelan Cuatro, the Essential Guitar of Venezuela
The Venezuelan cuatro (cuatro venezolano) is a smaller, four-stringed instrument that belongs to the guitar family and is often used for strumming. It arrived in…
The Enchanting World of Ireland’s Uilleann Pipes
(Headline image: Roosebeck Uilleann Pipes) The Uilleann pipes, also known as the Irish pipes, are a form of bagpipes that are unique to Ireland. These…
Persian Classical and Electronic Intersections
David Rothenberg, Bernhard Wöstheinrich, Ali Sayah – Homayoun (iapetus Media, 2023) Homayoun features the collaborative efforts of three musicians, David Rothenberg, Bernhard Wöstheinrich, and Ali…
Global Mashup Concert in Queens, New York, Colombia Meets Klezmer
The Global Mashup Concert, set to take place on Saturday, May 6 in Queens, New York, promises to be a unique experience that combines musical…
Tanya Ekanayaka’s Pieces Emphasize the positive and moving aspects of life and its realities
Tanya Ekanayaka – 18 Piano Sutras & 25 South Asian Pianisms (Naxos World, 2023) Dr. Tanya Ekanayaka, a distinguished composer-pianist, producer, and scholar of Sri…