(headline image: Grupo Changüí de Guantánamo – Photo by Gianluca Tramontana) Changüí is an early form of traditional Cuban music from the sugar cane lands,…
Changüí – A Foundational Genre in Traditional Cuban Music
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Enriquito: A Multifaceted Trumpeter and Pioneer in Flamenco Jazz
Enrique Rodríguez, known as “Enriquito,” is a Spanish trumpeter and composer born in Puertollano (Ciudad Real). Raised in a musical household with a pianist mother…
Ryan David Green: Masterful American Roots Guitarist
Ryan David Green – Off and Running (self-release, 2024) Ryan David Green, a Berklee College of Music graduate, is known for his intricate yet accessible…
Flamenco Capital: Madrid’s Epicenter of Flamenco Art During FITUR 2025
Flamenco Capital unites Madrid’s most prestigious flamenco venues, showcasing this iconic Spanish art form as a cultural and touristic highlight of FITUR 2025 (International Tourism…
Jupiter & Okwess Amplify Global Roots with Ekoya
Jupiter & Okwess – Ekoya (Airfono, 2025) Jupiter & Okwess, veterans of Kinshasa’s vibrant music scene, return with their fourth album, Ekoya, a striking hybrid…
Nordic Night Showcase Highlights Cultural Exchange at Fire in the Mountains 2025
By Norse Music, a prominent Norwegian independent record label, will host a Nordic Night Showcase at the 2025 Fire in the Mountains (FITM) festival. This…
Paco de Lucía Legacy Scholarship Launched to Support Aspiring Flamenco Musicians
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, in collaboration with the Paco de Lucía Foundation, has introduced the Paco de Lucía Legacy Scholarship, the inaugural award in…
shunTA! Brings the Kafana Spirit to Life with Debut Album
shunTA! – At The Kafana (Rakia Records, 2024) London-based band shunTA! is set to release their debut album, At the Kafana, an electrifying tribute to…
La Pambelé Revives 1970s Salsa with a Modern Twist in Nací Mestizo
La Pambelé – Nací Mestizo (2024) Bogotá’s mighty salsa orchestra, La Pambelé, returns with its second studio album, Nací Mestizo (I was born mestizo, of…
Mason Via’s Latest Single: A Riveting Tale of an Outlaw on the Run
“There Goes Another One” (Mountain Fever Records) marks a powerful new addition to Mason Via’s discography, combining vivid storytelling with propulsive instrumentation. The single narrates…