Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Seeks 2023 Nominations
The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations for 2023. The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame celebrates excellence in the world…
JJ 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.
Chaabi innovation Continues: Koum Tara’s ‘Baraaim El-louz’
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…
Carlos Henriquez’s ‘A Nuyorican Tale’ Celebrates Puerto Rican Culture in NYC
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…
The Rembrandt Trio and Mohammad Motamedi Deliver “Intizar” – A Transcendent Fusion of Persian and Western Music
Rembrandt Trio – Intizar (Just Listen Records, 2023) The Rembrandt Trio, renowned for their adventurous musical explorations, released their third album, Intizar, in collaboration with…
Fränder II Unleashes a Fusion of Nordic Tradition and Rock Energy
Fränder – Fränder II (Nordic Notes, 2023) Fränder is a youthful folk ensemble with members from Sweden and Estonia. In their sophomore album, Fränder II,…
Celebrated Percussionist Sammy Figueroa Unveils a Heartfelt Ode to His Father in ‘Searching For A Memory’
Sammy Figueroa – Searching For A Memory (Busco tu Recuerdo), Featuring Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Aymée Nuviola (Ashe Records, 2023) Iconic percussion virtuoso Sammy Figueroa pays…
La Linea 2024 Unveils Spectacular Opening Lineup with Latin Music Icons
La Linea – The London Latin Music Festival is set to make a return in April 2024, unveiling a stellar lineup for its opening weekend.…
Shakti’s Timeless Fusion: ‘This Moment’ Album Rekindles East-West Musical Magic
Shakti (John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, V.Selvaganesh, Ganesh Rajagopalan) – This Moment (Abstract Logix, 2023) Shakti, the remarkable musical collaboration of John McLaughlin, Zakir…
Norwegian Folk Meets Jazz Brilliance in “Eventyrferd” by Camilla Hole Trio
Camilla Hole Trio (feat. Sigrid Moldestad & Torstein Slåen) – Eventyrferd (Taragot Sounds, 2023) Camilla Hole Trio, featuring the exceptional talents of two guests, fiddler…