Macumbadaboa, the collaborative release from the afoxe collective Grupo Bongar and music producer DJ Maga Bo is a rootsy and...
In the world of music, there is one rags-to-riches story yet to be matched – the most universal rhythmic pattern,...
At times, we ask the Rhythm Passport family some cruel tasks. For example, to musically retrace their 2010s and pick...
It’s always surprising to consider the number of remarkable musicians born and bred in Cuba. The Caribbean island is a...
Albums like More Arriving are windows into the present. Their perspective on the here and now is so spot on...
Earth Hackney hosted a vibrant show by Chico Trujillo as part of their 20th anniversary European Tour, Mambo Mundial. But this...
The one that follows is our third interview with Park Jiha in five years. If you have already read the...
This rare treat transitions between Middle Eastern jazz and folk, blending modern dub sounds with traditional sounds from tablas, dolaks...
On Sunday, we will host an intriguing musician at Hootananny. Rio de Janeiro-born but Lisbon-based singer/songwriter Marcos Aganjù has recently...
Garifuna Collective are, as the name neatly explains, a multigenerational musical ‘family’, flying the flag for the Garifuna people, culture...
On the list of the worst conversation starters, “Where are you from?” would be right up there. Reducing the person...
Within seconds of entering the room, the sense of anticipation was palpable. One felt sure that some exciting Congolese rhythms...