Call for Artists: World Music Contest Andrea Parodi Prize 2024
The competition is now underway for the 17th edition of the Andrea Parodi Prize (Premio Andrea Parodi), one of the most important European contests dedicated…
European Folk Network Conference 2024 To Be Held in Finland
The European Folk Network Conference (EFN) 2024 will be held in Kaustinen, Finland, on September 24 & 25. Kaustinen, deep in the heart of Western…
Sarah-Jane Summers & Juhani Silvola Super-size Folk Music with Chamber Orchestra
Sarah-Jane Summers, Juhani Silvola & Sølvstrøk – Sølvstrøk (Heilo, 2023) Sarah-Jane Summers & Juhani Silvola released their album Sølvstrøk on April 21, 2023. The album…
The Bolokos, High energy Gwo Ka from Guadeloupe
A mix of punk rock and Guadeloupean gwo ka? I’m game. The Bolokos, a hard-hitting trio from Guadeloupe, achieve that blend with “Koute Pou Tann,”…
Әlşәy: An Introduction to Bashkir Music
Various Artists – Әlşәy: Bashkir Music (Antonovka Records, 2024) Әlşәy: Bashkir Music presents an array of talented Bashkir Music artists, offering a captivating glimpse into…
Lucrecia Carrizo Exudes Sweetness and Simplicity with Voice and Cello
Lucrecia Carrizo‘s latest single, “Corazón de Luna,” released by LaLabelWeb in 2024, marks her debut in the original cello and voice format, introducing a fresh…
Marjan Vahdat Releases Lovely A Cappella album
Marjan Vahdat – The Eagle of my Heart (Kirkelig Kulturverksted, 2024) In her latest album, The Eagle of my Heart, Marjan Vahdat exhibits her vocal…
Ashby Frank’s Emotive “Knee Deep In Bluegrass”
Ashby Frank‘s “Knee Deep In Bluegrass” is an emotive tribute to the late banjo legend Terry Baucom, written by Frank himself. Recorded by Mountain Home…
Omiri Introduces the Music and Sounds of Abrantes and Alcobaça
Omiri – Ribatejo e Estremadura Vol.II: Abrantes e Alcobaça (Repasseado, 2023) Omiri presents Ribatejo e Estremadura Vol. II: Abrantes e Alcobaça, a concept album, available…
Portuguese trio Espiral Reveals New Single “Pantagruel”
Portuguese act Espiral unveils their latest single, “Pantagruel,” shedding light on their upcoming album slated for release later this year. The trio includes Ana Clément…
Gifted Composer, Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist Ali Doğan Gönültaş
(headline image: Ali Doğan Gönültaş performing live at Polirítmia in 2023 – Photo by Susana Godoy.) Ali Doğan Gönültaş, born in Kiğı, Eastern Anatolia, Turkey,…