Raquel Tobias is a samba singer and composer. Born in São Paulo, from the South Zone, Raquel has gained great importance in the music scene.…
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Aarambh, a Dazzling Mix of Indian Classical and Contemporary Sounds
Abby V – Aarambh (Sufiscore, 2023) Remarkable singer Abby V and three-time GRAMMY-winning composer-producer Ricky Kej have forged a profound musical connection that transcends continents…
View More Aarambh, a Dazzling Mix of Indian Classical and Contemporary SoundsThe Rhythmic Charms of the south Indian Kanjira
The kanjira, also known as khanjira, khanjiri, or ganjira, is a small musical instrument from South India. It belongs to the tambourine family and is…
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“Ball Pla de Lladurs” is a flute-driven delight based on a Catalonian folk dance, expertly laid out by Periscopi Invertit from the U.K.
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Clarianas is a collective of urban vocalists from São Paulo dedicated to exploring the voice of the “ancestral” woman within Brazilian popular music. The vocal…
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Alessandro Gaudio & Salvatore Pace – Passione Meridionale (Visage Music SAS, 2023) Salvatore Pace and Alessandro Gaudio are two young diatonic accordion players from the…
View More Soulful Accordion Sounds of Southern ItalyJJ Appleby’s ‘Love You Baby’ Takes Us Back to the Golden Age of Reggae Crooners
A golden age of great reggae crooners is recalled via the playful “Love You Baby” by British vocalist JJ Appleby.
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Koum Tara – Baraaim El-louz (Obradek, 2023) After the runaway success of their first album together, Koum Tara and La Camerata present the sublime and…
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Carlos Henriquez – A Nuyorican Tale (Carlos Henriquez, 2023) Bassist Carlos Henriquez’s A Nuyorican Tale delves deep into the heart of New York City, exploring…
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Rembrandt Trio – Intizar (Just Listen Records, 2023) The Rembrandt Trio, renowned for their adventurous musical explorations, released their third album, Intizar, in collaboration with…
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