KES, Banga Review

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KES, Banga Review Banga Blaze: KES’s Sizzling Fusion of African & Trinidadian Rhythms Straight from the heartbeats of Trinidad and Tobago, KES is back to set our worlds on fire with their latest single, “Banga.” For the uninitiated, KES, crowned as the Caribbean’s treasure, has a history of effortlessly blending pop, rock, reggae, calypso dancehall, … Read more

Buzz Amato, Muse Café Review

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Buzz Amato, Muse Café Review Buzz Amato’s incredible journey in the music industry, spanning over 40 years, has made him a seasoned pro. Amato’s career has been nothing short of extraordinary, from meeting and forming a close bond with the legendary Curtis Mayfield to touring with him as his keyboardist and eventually becoming his musical … Read more

Volker Goetze, Ali Boulo Santo Cissoko, and Alejandro Moreno, FlamenKora Review

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Volker Goetze, Ali Boulo Santo Cissoko, and Alejandro Moreno, FlamenKora Review Music, at its core, is a universal language. It bridges gaps, melds cultures, and creates a harmonious blend of sonic narratives that are as diverse as the world itself.  FlamenKora, the latest project featuring the talents of Volker Goetze, Ali Boulo Santo Cissoko, and Alejandro … Read more

Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion, Living in a Daydream Review

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Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion, Living in a Daydream Review Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion has released their third offering, Living in a Daydream, a world-music exploration of musical traditions and creativity. The trio, consisting of Miguel Espinoza on guitar, Dianne Betkowski on cello, and Randy Hoepker on bass, seamlessly blends their individual talents to create a unique … Read more

Reginald Policard and Richard Bona, Melancolia Review

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Reginald Policard and Richard Bona, Melancolia Review Reginald Policard and Richard Bona have teamed up to bring us a beautiful world music single titled “Melancolia.”  Policard is a legendary Haitian Grammy-Nominated jazz pianist, and Richard Bona is a Grammy-Award-Winning bassist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist.  Together the two musicians combine their musical skills to create a … Read more

IFIHADAHIFI, The Dryad Review

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IFIHADAHIFI, The Dryad Review Lifting the music scene with a global perspective is Gideon Frankel. Frankel is a composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who created a world music ensemble called IFIHADAHIFI. Frankel composed, arranged, and produced his new album, The Dryad. Frankel performed on bass, Wurlitzer, and pianet. The ensemble is a revolving set of musicians from … Read more

Mirla Riomar, Afrobrasileira Staccatofy Review

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Mirla Riomar, Afrobrasileira Staccatofy Review Mirla Riomar is a vocalist and songwriter of Brazilian origin who lives in Barcelona. Riomar is releasing her debut album, Afrobrasileira, which focuses on music’s ability to transmit Brazil’s ancestry and social roots. The songs are rich in the fusion of the rhythmic roots of Bahia with touches of jazz … Read more

Noori & His Dorpa Band, Beja Power! Review

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Noori & His Dorpa Band, Beja Power! Electric Soul & Brass from Sudan’s Red Sea Coast Review Noori & His Dorpa Band hails from Port Sudan and is a band creating a soundtrack of Sudan’s revolution. Beja Power! Electric Soul & Brass from Sudan’s Red Sea Coast is the first-ever international release of the Beja sound that … Read more