Austin-based folk group Ley Line interpret intercontinental flows of sound and spirituality for messages of environmental advocacy on their new single "Oxum".
Aban is the Garifuna Collective at their most dynamic, playing with textures and techniques for an album that exults in the potential for newness in musical frameworks long-established
Saharan collective Tinariwen reign over a star-studded album of sincere desert blues on their latest gem Amadjar.
Soul Jazz Records investigates the brilliant intersections of stateside jazz and Brazilian samba on Brazil USA 70.
Old and new Malian blues stars unite on calabash legend Hama Sankaré's latest solo album, Niafunké.
Ranky Tanky honor the Gullah culture of their South Carolina ancestors, even as they update that culture for the 21st century on Good Time.
Golden Dawn Arkestra make their earthly home in Texas. Founder Zapot Mgwai says, "I wanted to talk about how this could be the end for human beings if we don't get our shit together."
The Mariachi Ghost announce their new album, Puro Dolor, as dark theater unfurls between living piñatas in their new music video for "Cuerpo Mortal".
An electronic take on vintage Bollywood takes Vandana through supernatural scenery and behind-the-scenes chaos in her new video for "Ahsa".
Reissued Japanese psych-folk cult classic Misora shines a new light on the genius of singer-songwriter Sachiko Kanenobu.
Quantic's Atlantic Oscillations sees his return to the forefront, with all original music that draws on house, disco, soul, jazz, dub, and Will Holland's wanderlust.
Ahead of new album Aban, the Garifuna Collective showcases the radiance of Belize and the resilience of the Garifuna culture in the new video for laid-back single "Hamala".
Idiosyncratic troubadour Moken returns with a story from his life as only he can tell it in the new video for "Machine Man".
Comprised of seasoned jazz and flamenco musicians, the debut from New Bojaira demonstrates how well genres can merge under experienced hands.
On Hata Payı, Jakuzi tackles inward shadows: heartbreak, depression, nihilism. It's bleak. It's indulgent. It's good, solid, crowd-pleasing misery, and who doesn't want a hit of that from time to time?
Global bass pioneer Thornato teams up with Grupo Taribo's BenjamÃn Vanegas for a summery single based on food and folklore.
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