Revisiting Buena Vista’s Ibrahim Ferrer
Ibrahim Ferrer's Buenos Hermanos is a thoroughly enjoyable, perfectly realized example of Afro-Cuban music's appeal.
Marty Lipp
Marty Lipp has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsday, Details and The Star-Ledger. He focuses mostly on soulful world and regional music, both traditional and contemporary.
Solas’ Seamus Egan Goes Solo For First Time on 23 Years
Seamus Egan, founder of traditional Irish folk band Solas, goes solo with Early Bright. The masterclass here is one not necessarily to impress the intellect as much to leave an impression on the heart and soul.
Pink Martini Expand Their Sound Again on New EPs
On two new EPs, the ever versatile Pink Martini continue their mission of entertaining audiences as they explore the world's variety of musical styles.
The B-52s 30-year Anniversary Re-Issue of ‘Cosmic Thing’ Keeps the Party Going
With Cosmic Thing, the B-52s launched into the big time, shooting up the national album and singles charts with "Channel Z", followed by "Love Shack" and "Roam".
Lila Downs Goes for Party Music Not Partisan Songs
With the hot Al Chile, Mexican-American singer Lila Downs channels the sonidero movement.
Soweto Gospel Choir Pay Tribute to Nelson Mandela
Soweto Gospel Choir show how South Africans took gospel music and made it their own on Freedom.
Delgres Forges Political Music From the Personal
Paris-based trio Delgres' debut album melds rock, blues with elements of music from New Orleans and the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe and they tell us about it in this new interview.
Reissued Pink Martini Debut Still a Great Calling Card
Pink Martini's Sympathique quickly established the band's wheelhouse and its de facto mission: introducing classic American music to the world and introducing the world to American audiences.
Kassin Tempers Bossa Nova Vibe with Darker Themes on ‘Relax’
Multi-instrumentalist/producer Kassin's latest album is a missive from a place of post-divorce reflection.
Monsieur Periné’s New Album Keeps It Tropical
The follow-up to Monsieur Periné's Latin Grammy win sees them expanding their sound on Encanto Tropical (Tropical Charm) and the group tells us all about it.
Chaos Is a Tool: An Interview with Latin Grammy Winner Jorge Drexler
On his latest, Salvavidas del Hielo, Drexler only uses voices and guitars to create thoughtful pop. He discusses the new sounds he's found with PopMatters.