Cheikh Ibra Fam, the acclaimed Senegalese artist, has released “Xam Xam,” the first single from his upcoming album Adouna (Life), set for release in October…
Cheikh Ibra Fam Honors Wisdom in “Xam Xam”
Tag: world music
Mara Aranda’s New Album on Sephardic Music in Bulgaria Tops Iberian Roots Music Chart
Spanish singer and researcher Mara Aranda has topped LIMúR, the Iberian Roots Music Chart, for the first quarter of 2025 with Sefarad en el Corazón…
Bab L’ Bluz Brings North African Grooves and Psychedelia to USA
(headline image: Bab L’ Bluz – Photo by Robyn Skinner) Fresh off a successful UK headline tour, Moroccan-French quartet Bab L’ Bluz launches their first-ever…
Galli and Amparo Take the Stage at Teatro Flamenco Madrid
On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the Círculo Flamenco de Madrid continues its twelfth season with a performance featuring singer David el Galli and guitarist Paco…
Let It Flow: Esinam & Sibusile Xaba Channel Spirit and Sound
Esinam and Sibusile Xaba have released “Flowing Keep Flowing,” the third single from their upcoming debut album Healing Voices, due April 25, 2025, via W.E.R.F.…
Highly Professional
An American collective that goes by the name Jamateurs has a tune called “Jam It Is” that’s hard to classify. What I hear in it…
Changing Rhythms: Alsarah & The Nubatones Navigate New Musical Terrain
Alsarah & The Nubatones — Mawasim Altariq – Seasons of the Road (self-release, 2025) Alsarah & The Nubatones have unveiled their third studio album, Seasons…
Tradition Plus
Malian artist Niarela Papou gives his country’s wassulu music an extra danceable twist on “Sigui,” where instruments like the traditional kamalé ngoni lute are prominent…
Frigg – Dreamscapes: A Silver Anniversary
Frigg – Dreamscapes (Bafe’s Factory, 2025) Remarkable Finnish folk ensemble Frigg is celebrating 25 years with the release of Dreamscapes, an album that expands their…
Runas Competition: Ortigueira Festival Boosts Prize Pool for Emerging Celtic Talent
(headline image: Alana, winners of 2024 Runas contest – Photo by David Bermejo) The Ortigueira International Celtic World Festival in Galicia, Spain, has officially opened…