“Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango” by Payadora Tango Ensemble is the top album at the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023. “Silent Tears:…
Payadora Tango Ensemble Tops the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023
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Chamamé Accordionist Raúl Barboza Releases “Toda una Vida Volviendo” Single
Raúl Barboza, the 84-year-old Argentine accordionist known for his mastery of chamamé and coastal music, has released a new single titled “Toda una Vida Volviendo”.…
Speyfest Unveils Complete 2023 Program
Speyfest, the much-loved folk and Celtic music festival in Moray, northeastern Scotland, has unveiled its complete lineup for its 26th edition. The family friendly event…
Los Hermanos Cubero
Los Hermanos Cubero are a musical duo made up of brothers Enrique “Quique” and Roberto Cubero, who hail from La Alcarria, Spain. Their artistic name,…
Afrobeat: The Nigerian Music that Defies Conventions
When it comes to Nigerian music, few genres are as influential and beloved as Afrobeat. This fusion of highlife, jazz, and traditional African percussion has…
Ensemble Sangineto Celebrates Italian Traditional Music
Ensemble Sangineto – Grand Tour Vol. 1 (2022) Grand Tour Vol. 1 marks the first installment of a two-part project by Ensemble Sangineto, paying tribute…
Lettuce and Steel Pulse Announce Joint Tour
Lettuce, a six-piece psychedelic funk outfit, and Steel Pulse, an acclaimed roots reggae band, are teaming up for a three-week-long co-headlining summer tour, set to…
Güiro, the Essential Salsa Scraper
The güiro, a percussion instrument hailing from Puerto Rico and Cuba, features a hollow gourd with open ends and notches cut along one side. Typically…
The Cuatro, a Prominent Element of the Rich Folk Music Heritage of Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rican Cuatro is a small, five-stringed musical instrument that is a staple of traditional Puerto Rican folk music. It is an integral part…
Mwezi Waq: Deaf and Dumb Blues from Comoros
Mwezi Waq – Deaf and Dumb Blues (Buda Musique, 2022) Mwezi Waq’s album “Deaf and Dumb Blues” (Buda Musique, 2022) features a six-member band playing…