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Dhafer Youssef – Free as a Bird with his “Echo” and Improvisation
Written by Michael PolychronisFrom a small fishing village in Tunisia began the journey of the internationally renowned oud player, composer, and vocalist Dhafer Youssef. However, as…
Levon Eskenian – ECM: Following the Path of Armenian Music Pioneers
Written by Michael PolychronisIt is not the first time that the ECM record label of Manfred Eicher deals with the rich traditional music of Armenia.…
“African Bass” – The reissue of an iconic global-jazz album
Written by Michael PolychronisJohnny 'Mbizo' Dyani wasn't just another jazz musician. Although he lived only 39 years (1947-1986), he wasn't confined solely to practicing his…
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,…
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“African Bass” – The reissue of an iconic global-jazz album
Written by Michael PolychronisJohnny 'Mbizo' Dyani wasn't just another jazz musician. Although he lived only…
Levon Eskenian – ECM: Following the Path of Armenian Music Pioneers
Written by Michael PolychronisIt is not the first time that the ECM record label of…
Dhafer Youssef – Free as a Bird with his “Echo” and Improvisation
Written by Michael PolychronisFrom a small fishing village in Tunisia began the journey of the internationally…
Five recent world music albums worth listening to
Written by Michael PolychronisLucas Santtana: O Paraíso (No Format, 2023)The 54-year-old Brazilian Lucas Santtana, in his…
Constantinople Ensemble – Mixture of Cultures through the Vehicle of Music
Written by Michael PolychronisMusic has always been and remains an inexhaustible field of creativity and…
