TED FALCON, Tô Chegando – Almost There
Even before we set sail on what is truly one of the most exotic, intoxicating and whimsically romantic albums of the year, there are...
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Jonathan Widran
Jun 27, 2023
DAVID HELBOCK, Austrian Syndicate
Smack dab in the middle of Austrian Syndicate, a truly otherworldly aural experience conceived by keyboardist/composer David Helbock that...
Jonathan Widran
Jun 27, 2023
GABRIEL ESPINOSA, Bossas & Boleros
At the end of the liner notes on his latest Zoho Music collection, Gabriel Espinosa caps a rundown of the stylistically eclectic,...
Jonathan Widran
Jun 14, 2023
LAILA FAERMAN, Awake! Arise! Songs of Sri Chinmoy
Music and spirituality fused beautifully in the life and expression of Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007), the globally influential Indian spiritual...
Jonathan Widran
Jun 14, 2023
RAMANA VIEIRA, Tudo De Mim - All of Me
Just in case any listener becoming increasingly fascinated with veteran singer and pianist Ramana Vieira’s passionate deep dive into...
Jonathan Widran
Jun 3, 2023
ANTONIO ADOLFO, Bossa 65: Celebrating Carlos Lyra and Roberto Menescal
Truly an ageless wonder carrying the romance, rhythms and mystique of bossa nova with him every time he brings his soulful magic to the...
Jonathan Widran
May 30, 2023
BEN SHER, Samba for Tarsila
Internationally renowned guitarist Ben Sher’s deeply emotional yet powerfully swinging and eminently danceable latest album Samba for...
Jonathan Widran
May 30, 2023
ISRAEL TANENBAUM & THE LATINBAUM JAZZ ENSEMBLE, Impressions
Even if you’re a massive Latin jazz enthusiast, the name Israel Tenenbaum might be fresh to you for a very good reason. The versatile...
Jonathan Widran
May 30, 2023
CHEMBO CORNIEL QUINTET, Músicos y Poetas
As if the densely percussive, searingly explosive swirl of Latin rhythms and hard jamming ensemble weren’t enough to get you to listen...
Jonathan Widran
May 2, 2023
ELLIE MARTIN, Verdant
The beyond merely fabulous, multi-talented singer/songwriter Ellie Martin may be a new artist on the scene, making her recording debut...
Jonathan Widran
Dec 28, 2022
MARCUS JOHNSON, Quarantine Sessions
While the first year of the pandemic was stressful and anxiety filled for all of us, it was especially challenging for musicians and...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 30, 2022
DUDUKA DA FONSECA QUARTETO UNIVERSAL, Yes!
The magic of serendipitous chemistry with the right compadres sometimes opens the door for a veteran, highly decorated musician to take...
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