Osuna – Along the Silk Road (Uren Production, 2023) The work titled “Along the Silk Road” is an exceptional artistic production by the world music…
Along the Silk Road, an Intersection of European, Asian, and Chinese Musical Traditions
Tag: world fusion
Groupa Explore the Fascinating Music of the Iberian Peninsula
Groupa – Kind of Folk – Vol. 4 Iberia (All Ice Records, 2023) Groupa, the renowned Swedish folk music group, have released their fourth album…
Artist Profiles: Pianist Dr. Tanya Ekanayaka
Dr. Tanya Ekanayaka, an accomplished composer-pianist of Sri Lankan-British origin, has garnered worldwide recognition for her extensive repertoire of published solo piano works. Her exceptional…
Artist Profiles: Kamancha Master Melisa Yıldırım
Melisa Yıldırım, a native of Istanbul grew up in Alevi culture. She embarked on her musical journey in her formative years. During her early high…
Artist Profiles: Percussionist Swarupa Ananth-Sawkar
Swarupa Ananth-Sawkar, a talented percussionist and producer, learned the guidance of Ustad Allarakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain. She has been an exceptionally talented performer from…
Roy McGrath Presents a Flavorful Puerto Rican Musical Menjunje
Roy McGrath – Menjunje (JL Music, 2023) Roy McGrath is a versatile and accomplished tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader hailing from Chicago. He was born…
Captain Planet Announces New Album “Sounds Like Home”
Captain Planet, the accomplished musician and DJ, has announced the impending release of his latest album, “Sounds Like Home,” scheduled for May 10th. The new…
The Best of World Music from Slovakia – 2016-2018
Various Artists – World Music from Slovakia: Best of 2016-2018 The civil association AMITY, WOMUSK and the World Music Festival Bratislava released this compilation titled…
An Introduction to the Kanun, the Versatile Plucked Zither
The kanun, also referred to as qanun, is a type of stringed musical instrument that holds an important place in traditional Middle Eastern and North…
Cuatro Esquinas, a Stirring Mix of Puerto Rican and Global Sounds
Plena Libre – Cuatro Esquinas (GN Música, 2023) Plena Libre, the acclaimed Puerto Rican musical group known for infusing traditional plena and bomba rhythms with…