The Pan-Balkan ensemble New York Gypsy All-Stars has released a fantastic album that goes beyond Balkan roots. Dromomania brings together captivating Balkan Gypsy music, brass band sounds, Turkish elements, funk, jazz, bhangra drums, electronic dance beats, salsa and much more.
While attending Everness Festival in Hungary we were invited by artist Istvan Sky Kék Égto to visit his Surya Sangíta Asram. There four beautiful souls met together and by improvising created the musical adventure you are witnessing now. Music made by Collaboration of: Istvan Sky Kék Ég, Estas Tonne, Pablo Arellano, Indrė Kuliešiūtė. Video made by Geri Dagys
Segun Akinlolu (aka Beautiful Nubia) blends a compelling mix of soul and contemporary Nigerian folk and roots music on the aptly titled Soundbender. This is the eleventh studio album from a multifaceted singer-songwriter who is a linchpin in today's music scene in Nigeria. When Akinlolu isn't performing across the country, especially at schools and universities, he's busy composing music, writing poetry and organizing an annual music festival. He also leads the African Socio-Cultural Ideas Initiative, which encourages bright thinkers to discuss and debate the future of African prosperity. Akinlolu's social awareness and positivity are evident within the lyrics.
Sensational Malian vocalist is back with Renascence.
This great news for Malian music fans.
Kandia Kouyaté had only released two albums outside of Mali and then she had a stroke. Encouraged by the late Ibrahima Sylla, Kandia agreed to record again.
Renascence is her third international release and marks her return to the studio.
Kadia Kouyate clearly demonstrates she’s still in great musical shape.