Mediterranean Seasoned Music by Stunning Serbian Guitarist Aleksandar Cupara
“When She Dances,” an instrumental piece by Serbian classical guitarist Aleksandar Cupara, is a lengthy yet consistently engaging display of dazzling Mediterranean-flavored fret work.
Juana Luna: Engaging Storytelling Through Indie Neofolk
Juana Luna – Canciones en Blanco y Negro (Folkalist Records, 2024) Juana Luna, a Buenos Aires native living in the USA, is an artist whose…
José Mauro, Brazilian Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 75
José Mauro, an iconic Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist, passed away at 75 after a brief illness. Known for his two albums, Obnoxius (1970) and A…
Folk Alliance International Conference Announces 2025 Official Showcase Artists
The 37th Annual Folk Alliance International Conference will take place on February 19 – 23, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The organization revealed the exciting…
Enchanting “Viens sentir le vent” by Laure Trazzi
Sung in French but with a distinct Lusophone feel throughout the melody and groove, “Viens sentir le vent” by France’s Laure Trazzi is a lilting…
Bachata Academy to Perform at 18th Street Casa de Cultura
Academia de Bachata (Bachata Academy), the world’s only school dedicated to bachata music, will perform on Thursday, October 10, at 18th Street Casa de Cultura…
Afro Celt Sound System, A Lasting Legacy
Afro Celt Sound System – OVA (Six Degrees Records, 2024) By the time he formed Afro Celt Sound System in 1995, multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and…
África Negra’s Legacy Revived in ‘Antologia Vol. 2’: A Tribute to São Tomé’s Afro-Roots Pioneers
África Negra – Antologia Vol. 2 (Bongo Joe Records, 2024) Antologia Vol. 2 continues to explore the musical legacy of one of São Tomé and…
Luciane Dom and Gafieira Rio Miami Set to Perform at Logan Square Auditorium
On Friday, October 4, Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago will host a performance by Luciane Dom, a multilingual singer, songwriter, and producer from Rio de…
Tamada Presents Innovative Georgian Folktronica
Tamada – 9 Deadly Sins for Tamada (Alt Orient, 2024) Following the success of his debut album Dionysus vs. Tamada, Georgian singer-songwriter and producer Tamada…