world fusion

Sheila Chandra’s Breathtaking Vocal Experiments Are Immortalized in Reissues

Sheila Chandra’s Breathtaking Vocal Experiments Are Immortalized in Reissues

At her most triumphant, Sheila Chandra pushed her voice into physical and affective spaces, nothing short of wondrous, exceeding the boundaries of pop and art music.

The Trouble Notes Shine in the Regal Poignance of Their “Grand Masquerade” (premiere)

The Trouble Notes Shine in the Regal Poignance of Their “Grand Masquerade” (premiere)

Berlin-based "indie-world fusion" trio the Trouble Notes blend violin, guitar, and percussion into a whirlwind of contemporary and classic sounds on this instrumental track, "Grand Masquerade".

Nsimbi Preach Love and Positive Vibes on “Mujje” (premiere)

Nsimbi Preach Love and Positive Vibes on “Mujje” (premiere)

Old wisdom and new styles come together on cross-cultural duo Nsimbi's debut track "Mujje".

Banda Magda’s Unique Sense of Over-the-Top Color Powers ‘Tigre’

Banda Magda’s Unique Sense of Over-the-Top Color Powers ‘Tigre’

With a knack for aural fantasy, the genre benders of Banda Magda come into their own on Tigre.

John McLaughlin and Jimmy Herring Conjure Spirits in San Francisco

John McLaughlin and Jimmy Herring Conjure Spirits in San Francisco

Dynamic guitar duo of John McLaughlin and Jimmy Herring wows San Francisco's Warfield Theater with a triumphant Mahavishnu Orchestra performance.

Avi Avital and Omer Avital: Avital Meets Avital

Avi Avital and Omer Avital: Avital Meets Avital

Avi and Omer Avital are united by their heritage and acoustic instruments, but separated by their musical background. Nonetheless, their differences fuse to craft intriguing sounds on their premier recording.