Gaelic vocal trio Sian have announced their second album, Araon, accompanied by the release of its lead single, “Seo a’ Bhliadhna.” Rooted in the musical…
Sian Return with Second Album ‘Araon’ and New Single ‘Seo a’ Bhliadhna’
Tag: world music
🎙 Karmento Wins Best Folk Album for La Serrana at Spanish Music Academy Awards
On June 4, 2025, the Spanish Music Academy held its second annual awards ceremony, where Karmento received the award for Best Folk Album for her…
Femi Kuti’s Next Act: Journey Through Life Balances Protest With Personal Insight
Femi Kuti – Journey Through Life (Partisan Records, 2025) On his 2025 album Journey Through Life, Nigerian Afrobeat stalwart Femi Kuti turns inward, pairing his…
Dàna’s New Single Makes Mischief with “Scallywags”
Glasgow-based all-female Celtic music group Dàna introduces their latest single, “Scallywags,” a spirited two-part set that showcases both original composition and traditional influence. The track…
Pipe Drone Zone: Brìghde Chaimbeul Returns With Sunwise
Brìghde Chaimbeul – Sunwise (tak:til / Glitterbeat, 2025) Scottish small pipes innovator Brìghde Chaimbeul will release her third album, Sunwise, on June 27, 2025, via…
Bluegrass Gets the Blues
Banjoist and vocalist Gena Britt, best known for her work with Sister Sadie, returns with a new single, “Goodbye to the Blues,” marking her debut…
Pointing True North: Folkatomik Charts a Global Course with “Polaris”
Folkatomik – Polaris (Italysona, 2022) Folkatomik’s debut album, Polaris, is rooted in the traditional music of Southern Italy. At the same time, they weave in…
Marc Crofts Reimagines Klezmer With Urban Myths
Marc Crofts Klezmer Ensemble – Urban Myths (Frémeaux & Associés, 2025) Swiss violinist Marc Crofts makes a bold entrance into the klezmer scene with Urban…
The Dulzaina, Spain’s Cherished Traditional Reed Instrument
The dulzaina is a traditional Spanish double-reed woodwind instrument belonging to the oboe family. It typically measures about 70 cm in length and features a conical…
Adrian Raso & Fanfare Ciocărlia Take the Number One Spot of Transglobal World Music Chart for June 2025
The album The Devil Rides Again by Fanfare Ciocărlia and Adrian Raso reached the number one spot of Transglobal World Music Chart for the month…