Worldwide
Na Tango Ya Covadia 1964-70, Les Belgicains – Album review
Written by Michael PolychronisIn April 2024, an album was released that, in a remarkable way, connects Greece, Belgium, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, taking us…
Finale for Omara Portuondo at 93 years old
Written by Michael PolychronisThe legendary Cuban music performer, Omara Portuondo, who reintroduced herself to the world in the late 90s with the Buena Vista Social Club,…
Kayhan Kalhor & Toumani Diabaté – The Sky Is The Same Colour Everywhere
Written by Michael PolychronisIn 2024, after so many years of listening to musical works from the past 40 or more years in the hive we’ve come…
Zakir Hussain: A Life of Rhythm, Tradition, and Global Innovation
Written by Michael Polychronis Zakir Hussain is no longer with us. One of the most renowned tabla players passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024,…
Olcay Bayir – Tu Guli (Arc Music, 2024)
Written by Michael PolychronisMore than a decade has passed since the triumphant debut of Olcay Bayir, which earned her a nomination for Best Newcomer in World…
Stories
Lefteris Chavoutsas: Art is the Answer to Life’s Hardships and Ugliness (Interview)
Interview by Michael PolychronisLefteris Chavoutsas carried a "fateful" destiny even before his birth—one that seems…
Olcay Bayir – Tu Guli (Arc Music, 2024)
Written by Michael PolychronisMore than a decade has passed since the triumphant debut of Olcay Bayir,…
Zakir Hussain: A Life of Rhythm, Tradition, and Global Innovation
Written by Michael Polychronis Zakir Hussain is no longer with us. One of the most…
Kayhan Kalhor & Toumani Diabaté – The Sky Is The Same Colour Everywhere
Written by Michael PolychronisIn 2024, after so many years of listening to musical works from the…
Finale for Omara Portuondo at 93 years old
Written by Michael PolychronisThe legendary Cuban music performer, Omara Portuondo, who reintroduced herself to the world…
Na Tango Ya Covadia 1964-70, Les Belgicains – Album review
Written by Michael PolychronisIn April 2024, an album was released that, in a remarkable way, connects…
