Gao Hong & Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde – Alondra (ARC Music, 2024) Alondra, the latest album from Chinese pipa master Gao Hong and flamenco guitarist Ignacio…
View More Gao Hong and Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde present ‘Alondra’, an Encounter of Pipa and GuitarTag: world music
Captivating Vocalists Set for Suma Flamenca 2024
(headline image: Carmen Linares – photo by Ricky Davila) Suma Flamenca 2024 promises a series of exceptional cante recitals featuring some of flamenco‘s most renowned…
View More Captivating Vocalists Set for Suma Flamenca 2024Sister Sadie Delivers Hope with “All Will Be Well”
Sister Sadie’s latest single, “All Will Be Well,” highlights the award-winning group’s ability to combine heartfelt lyrics with masterful musicianship. The song, brought to the…
View More Sister Sadie Delivers Hope with “All Will Be Well”Mambo Jazz Party Fuses Latin jazz tradition with modern jazz innovation
Jonathan Powell – Mambo Jazz Party (Circle 9 Records, 2024) Trumpeter Jonathan Powell brings together his extensive experience in New York’s Latin jazz scene with…
View More Mambo Jazz Party Fuses Latin jazz tradition with modern jazz innovationFlamenco’s Recording Legacy: An Exhibition in Madrid
(headline image: El flamenco en la dramática luna negra exhibition. Photo by Pablo Lorente.) From October 1st to 29th, the Ateneo de Madrid’s Sala Anselma…
View More Flamenco’s Recording Legacy: An Exhibition in MadridHabibi Festival 2024: A Celebration of Southwest Asian and North African Sounds
(headline image: Israa Shalaby – Photo by Sachyn Mital) The Habibi Festival has returned for its fourth year, October 8 – 12, 2024. The event…
View More Habibi Festival 2024: A Celebration of Southwest Asian and North African SoundsNatalie Cressman and Ian Faquini Honor Brazilian Composer Guinga in New Album
Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini – Guinga (GroundUp Music, 2024) Extraordinary New York-based trombonist, singer, and composer Natalie Cressman shines as a versatile artist comfortable…
View More Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini Honor Brazilian Composer Guinga in New AlbumEl Khat’s Third Album ‘Mute’ Released on Glitterbeat
El Khat – Mute (Glitterbeat, 2024) ,Despite its title, El Khat’s third album, Mute bursts with energy. The nomadic band led Eyal el Wahab presents…
View More El Khat’s Third Album ‘Mute’ Released on GlitterbeatDarren Nicholson’s “Windows Have Pains” Embraces Country Influences
Darren Nicholson’s latest single, “Windows Have Pains” (Mountain Home Music Company), seamlessly combines country and bluegrass influences. The track opens with award-winning fiddler Deanie Richardson’s…
View More Darren Nicholson’s “Windows Have Pains” Embraces Country InfluencesJohan Tobias Bergstrøm’s “Nova”: A Venture Into World Music
Johan Tobias Bergstrøm – Nova (Losen, 2024) The seeds for Johan Tobias Bergstrøm’s album Nova were planted back in 2020 during a performance for the…
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