Imarhan Brilliantly Re-Invent Their Sound on ‘Essam’
Algeria’s Imarhan may be one of tishoumaren’s most dynamic contemporary acts, and on Essam, they only get more interesting.
Adriane Pontecorvo
Adriane Pontecorvo grew up in San Francisco noise scenes and writes about music from everywhere. She is a music programmer and producer for community radio station WFHB and a PhD candidate in Indiana University’s Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology.
Wesli Follows Diasporic Threads Through Haiti
With Makaya, Wesli places Haiti on a deeply interconnected world map and underscores the power of creative acts of solidarity and revolution.
Amadou & Mariam Bid a Poignant Farewell
Amadou & Mariam’s final album is a testament to their creative and personal chemistry. Their music has always been able to brighten a room.
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The 10 Best Global Music Albums of 2025
The best global music albums represent ten especially powerful examples of musical communion from the past year that defy the frictional fictions of borders.
Antibalas Get Back to Basics on ‘Hourglass’
Hourglass is Antibalas through and through: no novelties, no gimmicks, all consummate professionalism. That is a comfort.
Da Lata Celebrate 25 Years with ‘Edge of Blue’
Da Lata’s music is warm, soulful, and made in collaboration with artists working with musical styles that have emerged from African-Brazilian interchanges.
Syd dePalma Leads Us to an Uncanny ‘Paris’
Syd dePalma’s Paris is dreamlike. Echoes abound, sculpting recognizable rock, folk, and pop stylings into imaginative new shapes.
Sessa Harnesses Soulful Sparks on Gorgeous LP
Sessa makes magic. Refreshing musical subtleties and emotional complexities make Peqeuna Vertigem de Amor worth repeat listens.
Yalla Miku Pack a Cosmopolitan Punch on ‘2’
The music fascinates and scintillates. 2 is an exciting new step for Yalla Miku as the group harness their collective chemistry and finds ways to elevate it.
Los Cinco Cardones’ Debut Shows Their Versatility
Los Cinco Cardones’ El Quinto Cardón is an impressive show of the jazz quartet’s range, and the musicianship throughout is unquestionable.
Coco Maria Curates in Full Color on New Compilation
Coco Maria is a genuine selector: knowledgeable and curious. Her Club Coco series has long offered a soundscape going beyond smooth background beats.
Mulatu Astatke Amplifies His Ethio-Jazz Legacy on Tremendous LP
Mulatu Astatke takes all he has learned and accomplished in more than half a century of professional music-making and uses those resources to realize a grand vision.