An immediately insistent groove, African roots, brightly energetic vocals, jazz layering and a positive message combine to make “Niñas Arriba (Rise Up Girls)” by Venezuelan…
Patricia Moreno’s Jazz Coated Afro Grooves
Tag: world music
High Energy Riddims by Naya Rockers
The latest in a string of potent reggae tracks advocating growth of one’s mind, “Higher Education” by America’s Naya Rockers features the rich family bloodline…
Gifted Norwegian Vocalist Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen Unveils Den Lyse Dag
Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen – Den Lyse Dag (Heilo, 2023) Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen’s album Den Lyse Dag (The bright day) offers a glimpse into the rhythms…
WOMADELAIDE 2024 – Botanic Park / Tainmuntilla, Adelaide, South Australia. March 8-11
(headline image: DakhaBrakha at Womadelaide 2024 – Photo by Chris Lambie) The Australian event is WOMAD’s longest partnership and its longest-running festival in the same…
The Synergistic Fusion of Talent and Vision of Clarinet Factory
Clarinet Factory – Towers (Supraphon a.s., 2024) Clarinet Factory’s latest release, Towers, emanates from the creative epicenter of Prague. Renowned globally for their groundbreaking interpretations…
The Clarinet, a Wind Instrument with a Rich Timbre and a Wide Tonal Palette
(headline image: MVRVMV Bb clarinet, ebony) The clarinet is a versatile wind instrument that has been a staple in various genres of music for centuries.…
Guzheng, the Enchanting Ancient Zither of China
(headline image: FFYUEEE professional rosewood guzheng, 163Cm) The guzheng (ancient zheng), or simply zheng, is a traditional Chinese zither. This venerable instrument, with its 21–27…
Alba Carmona Lovingly Celebrates Traditional Female Singers on Cantora
Alba Carmona – Cantora (2023) Alba Carmona‘s second album, Cantora (2023), skillfully pays homage to traditional songs, drawing from the richness and distinctiveness of oral…
Flamenco Fusionist and Singer-songwriter Alba Carmona
Alba Carmona is a Spanish singer and songwriter from the Barcelona area, born to parents from Malaga, in southern Spain. Her upbringing immersed her in…
The Folklorkestra Presents A Strange Day in June
The Folklorkestra – A Strange Day in June (2024) The Folklorkestra, led by multi-instrumentalist and composer John Kruth, is a remarkable and multiflavored ensemble based…