Piano Prodigy Ansel Mauricio Unveils Latin Jazz Piece Mente En Shuffle
Dominican pianist, arranger, producer, and composer Ansel Mauricio has released his debut single, “Mente En Shuffle.” Released on April 15, 2026, the same day Mauricio…
Neta Elkayam Remakes Moroccan Jewish Memory On Arénas
Neta Elkayam – Arénas (self-released, 2026) Neta Elkayam revisits North African Jewish musical traditions on Arénas, a delightful, absorbing and refreshing seven-track album that brings…
Queen Day Introduces Solo Era With Afro-Cuban Single “La Clave”
Cuban percussionist and singer Queen Day has announced the release of her new single, “La Clave.” With this track, Day takes a major step in…
Blazin’ Fiddles Spark a High Energy Incendo
Blazin’ Fiddles have announced Incendo, the Scottish group’s first album as a five-piece. The release also signifies a new chapter for the award-winning ensemble, which…
Richard Wileman and Chantelle Smith Unveil Dark Folk Song “Wheel Of Fortune”
Richard Wileman (Karda Estra) has joined forces with English folk singer Chantelle Smith for a new folk horror album titled Samhain Tree. The duo has…
Beck, Mexican Institute of Sound and Meridian Brothers Join on “Ritmo Babilonia”
Mexican Institute of Sound and Meridian Brothers have released “Ritmo Babilonia,” the final single from their collaborative album Ruido Tovar. The track features Beck and…
Valerio Cairone Returns with Folktronica Debut Solo Album “Kairos”
Valerio Cairone — Kairos (self-released Novee Arte Lab, 2025) Italian vocalist, composer, multi-instrumentalist and “sound painter” Valerio Cairone released his first solo album, Kairos, in…
American Folk Song Favorites, Reimagined With A Norwegian Lens
Aasmund Nordstoga og Åsmund Reistad – Tom Duley og andre viser (Lydpressa, 2023) Aasmund Nordstoga (born 1964) and Åsmund Reistad (born 1969) are a Norwegian…
Jackson Hollow Contemplates Everyday Moments with “A Lovely Day”
Jackson Hollow has released “A Lovely Day,” the final single from its forthcoming album, Deep Blue Sky, due July 10. Co-written by Rick Lang and…
Runas 2026 Finalists Confirmed After Record-Breaking Public Vote
(headline image: Xara, winners of Concurso Runas 2025. The band is set to perform in the 2026 festival.) More than 100,000 votes were registered in…