Maria Moramarco – Stella Ariènte (Visage Music, 2021) In Stella Ariènte, Maria Moramarco channels ancient songs. With the voice of someone who’s walked those dusty…
(headline photo: Image by Dimitris Vetsikas from Pixabay) Writer and musician John Phillpott travels to Cyprus and discovers a music that has played a crucial…
Cristian de Moret, the singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Huelva, continues to expand the boundaries of flamenco with each release. His latest single, “La Flor…
It’s long been proven that authentic dub reggae need not come from Jamaica, and Italy’s Bonzo Faya reinforces that contention throughout “Indaco,” a saxophone-seasoned slice…
El Pantorrillas – Palomo Cojo (Self-Released, 2025) El Pantorrillas redefines a once-pejorative term with Palomo Cojo (lame pigeon), an album rooted in southeastern Spain’s folk…
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…
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 – Journey Through Life (Partisan Records, 2025) On his 2025 album Journey Through Life, Nigerian Afrobeat stalwart Femi Kuti turns inward, pairing his…
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…
Brìghde Chaimbeul – Sunwise (tak:til / Glitterbeat, 2025) Scottish small pipes innovator Brìghde Chaimbeul will release her third album, Sunwise, on June 27, 2025, via…