WOMEX 26 Unveils Second Set of Showcase Artists for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
World music conference WOMEX has revealed the second wave of Jury-selected Official Showcase artists. This time it is 16 acts from 19 countries that are…
The History of Transcontinental Transportation Ballads
British writer and musician John Phillpott looks at a form that still resonates with audiences in the folk music world and beyond… the transportation ballads.…
Arun Sood & Angeline Morrison Unveil Electrofolk Song ‘A Rìbhinn a Bheil Cuimhn’ Agad’
Multi-instrumentalist, poet and experimental musician Arun Sood and trailblazing folk singer Angeline Morrison present their new collaboration ‘A Rìbhinn a Bheil Cuimhn’ Agad’. The electrofolk…
Ancient Instruments Meet Electric Harp on Mübin Dünen and Raoul Moretti’s Anima Vibrante
Mübin Dünen and Raoul Moretti – Anima Vibrante (RM-DM, 2026) Kurdish musician Mübin Dünen and Italian-Swiss harpist Raoul Moretti have released Anima Vibrante, an album…
Don’t Let it Ebb
American reggae artist Kingly T infuses “Let Love Flow” with a feel that makes the music flow as easily as the timely message. It’s the…
Natacha Atlas and Samy Bishai Open The Door To a Parallel Universe
Natacha Atlas & Samy Bishai – Parallel Universe – Volume 1 (Airfono, 2026) Natacha Atlas and Samy Bishai’s Parallel Universe – Volume 1 is the…
Bosko Baker Records Songs for The Magnolia Sessions
Bosko Baker – The Magnolia Sessions (Anti-Corp Music, 2026) Bosko Baker recorded The Magnolia Sessions, a live performance filmed outdoors at the Anti-Corp/Black Matter Mastering…
Dänkki Briha Connects Baltic-Finnic Folk Poetry With Electronica on Merjamaa
Dänkki Briha – Merjamaa (Panama-levyt and Sick Boogie Recordings, 2026) Merjamaa is the latest from Finnish folktronica trio Dänkki Briha. The South Karelian group combines…
Manuel de Angustias Explores Flamenco Roots and Forbidden Love With Amor Prohibido
Manuel de Angustias has released “Amor Prohibido,” a new song that reflects his flamenco heritage. As a member of the Los Jiménez de Utrera family,…
Bronagh Slevin Bridges Atlantic and Mediterranean Traditions on Rewilding
Bronagh Slevin – Rewilding (self-released, 2026) Bronagh Slevin presents her enchanting self-produced album Rewilding, a lovely work that connects Irish melody with Mediterranean influences. It…