Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has just released the groundbreaking new album Ears of the People: Ekonting Songs from Senegal and The Gambia that represents the first full length representation of the West African ekonting. Considered the key ancestor of the American banjo, the ekonting is alive and well in West Africa, telling the stories of the… Continue reading Smithsonian Folkways Releases Groundbreaking Album of Senegalese Ekonting Music
Dub Pistols, the multi-cultural collective founded by Barry Ashworth, has involved dozens of artists and musicians over the years. Since releasing their 1998 breakthrough album Point Blank, the Dub Pistols sound has accordingly morphed a variety of times, taking in dub, punk, jungle, ska, breakbeat, hip-hop and a whole lot more…it’s been a long road traveled. … Continue reading Dub Pistols gearing up to release their new album Frontline on March 10
Award-winning singer/songwriter Daryl Mosley shares words of wisdom with his new single, “A Life Well Lived.” The record, which premiered on Bluegrass Today and was featured on Roughstock earlier this week, is the first release and title track of Mosley’s upcoming album due later this year on Pinecastle Records. The single is available to radio… Continue reading Daryl Mosley Shares Words Of Wisdom With New Single, “A Life Well Lived”
Americana artist Juliana Riccardi has released her latest single, “Right On Time,” an inspiring country-folk tune about owning your choices and having the confidence to forge your own path. “Right On Time,” the first single in her forthcoming 2-song series, The Nashville Session, is available to stream and download on all digital platforms (available March… Continue reading Juliana Riccardi set to release Uplifting Reflective Tune “Right On Time”
Don’t miss the chance to see acclaimed jazz guitarist Steve Cardenas and his formidable trio perform at Zinc on Monday, February 13. He will be joined by Ben Allison on bass and Allison Miller on drums. Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 day of show. For more… Continue reading Catch Acclaimed Guitarist Steve Cardenas at Zinc on Monday, February 13
As we celebrate Black History Month, there is an opportunity for us to reflect on the indispensable contributions that African American musicians have made to the world of jazz. From the roots of blues and ragtime, to the swing era, bebop, and beyond, jazz has always been shaped by the talent, creativity, and vision of black… Continue reading KEYSTONE KORNER BALTIMORE NO MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER, THE MUSIC'S ALWAYS SHINING AT THE KEYSTONE!
Temperatures dropped to single digits on Friday night in New York City, but those welcomed into Wesley Stace’s Cabinet of Wonders were offered a warm respite from the blustery city. The Cabinet of Wonders series, a monthly show hosted by Stace at New York City’s City Winery, brings together artists in a curated and unique… Continue reading Wesley Stace's Cabinet of Wonders | City Winery NYC | 2/3/23
Like any good folk songwriter before her, Ellie Turner hones in on the twists and turns of her journey—not so much her destination—to tell the collective story of her debut album, When The Trouble’s All Done. And Turner’s path has taken quite a few twists and turns. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Turner has always been… Continue reading Ellie Turner’s Debut When The Trouble’s All Done Is A Lovely Lesson In Folk Music Meditation
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell today announced the music lineups for all seven days of Jazz Fest and put single-day tickets on sale for the 2023 event scheduled for April 28 – 30 and May 4 – 7 at the Fair Grounds Race Course. The Festival recently unveiled the 2023… Continue reading Jazz Fest Single-Day Tickets on Sale Now, Daily Music Lineups Announced
Today, Melbourne’s WILSN – real name Shannon Busch – releases her debut album, the masterful Those Days Are Over, via Ivy League Records/Universal Music Australia (Rolling Blackouts C. F., Hatchie). An exciting fusion of modern soul, pop, jazz and Motown, together with production that is simultaneously nostalgic and contemporary, WILSN’s lived experience is poured into… Continue reading Australian Powerhouse WILSN Releases Debut Album "Those Days Are Over"
