Vejer Flamenco Expands Its Reach With Tradition and Contemporary Perspectives
The fifth edition of the Vejer Flamenco will take place in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain, from July 8 to 11, with a program that…
Start the Day Right
Based in Sweden but rooted in Latin America, a band called Serayá starts “Las Madrugadas” (“early mornings”) as a slow ballad before kicking it into…
Shannon Slaughter Introduces ‘Child of the Mountain’ Single
Shannon Slaughter has released “Child of the Mountain,” the first single from his upcoming album, Miles Between the Memories. “Child of the Mountain” celebrates mountain…
Tanzanian Ensemble Msindaba Jazz Band Documents Dar es Salaam’s Tarumbeta Tradition on Debut EP
Msindaba Jazz Band – Msindaba Jazz Band (Imetoka Collective, 2026) Dar es Salaam ensemble Msindaba Jazz Band recently released its self-titled debut EP. The four-track…
A Different Kind of Dutch Treat
Blending instrumentation and inspiration mainly from Armenia and Iran, a Netherlands-based duo called Hamraaz sound nothing short of exquisite through all six minutes of “Abar…
Vaiano’s Paisanos Revisit Early 20th-Century Immigrant String-Band Music On Debut Album
Vaiano’s Paisanos – Vaiano’s Paisanos (Jalopy Records, 2026) String band Vaiano’s Paisanos features Rachel Meirs on violin and mandolin, Maxwell Apra on mandolin, tenor banjo,…
Babel Music XP Opens 2027 Showcase Applications
Babel Music XP has opened applications for its 2027 showcases, with submissions accepted until July 19. The world music conference will return to Marseille from…
Fran Cortés Unveils ‘Maní’ Video with Rocío Soto and Miguel de Antílopez
Fran Cortés has premiered the official music video for “Maní,” his new collaboration with Rocío Soto and Miguel de Antílopez. The track presents a flamenco…
Paolo Angeli and Tenore Murales de Orgosolo Unite Sardinian Traditions on Vinti ‘E Maju
Paolo Angeli & Tenore Murales de Orgosolo – Vinti ‘E Maju (ANMA / RER Megacorp, 2026) Paolo Angeli and Tenore Murales de Orgosolo build bridges…
Fatoumata Diawara Reaches No. 1 on July 2026 Transglobal World Music Chart
Fatoumata Diawara’s Massa tops the Transglobal World Music Chart for July 2026. The Malian singer, songwriter, and guitarist’s new album reflects on motherhood, faith, memory,…