The 2021 edition of London K-Music Festival is in full swing and, until Wednesday the 17th of November, is offering the London gig-goers another remarkable programme of traditional, contemporary and avant-garde sounds from the Korean peninsula. We have already introduced the acts enriching this year’s edition, so on this occasion,...
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With the dance tent already in full swing, the live accompanying bands Banter and Urban Folk Theory were at large most often and their unflagging efforts were as much of a spectacle as the dance portion itself. The Urban Folk Theory was more favoured among the younger audiences here, challenging...
There’s a new music series in town! Aptly named Hafla, the new University of Tropical Sounds‘ residency at The Post Bar in Tottenham will thoroughly embody its meaning (get-together in Arabic) welcoming musicians, DJs, jammers and gig-goers at large for a night inspired by sounds from the Mediterranean shores wherever...
![Album Review: El Buho – Natura Sonora [Shika Shika; November 2021]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/el-buho-natura-sonora-cover-335x335.jpeg)
El Buho – globetrotting DJ and producer Robin Perkins – took nature as inspiration for this latest release, a marrying of folk, electronica and found sound. Self-proclaimed ‘owl by night, environmentalist by day’, Perkins’ reverence for the natural world shines through in this downtempo organic electronica that is bright with...
Amami are far more than a Geneva-based global-electro trio, they are the joy of dancing. Throughout 2021, the hype around their name has exponentially grown. Single after single, they build up a loyal following of music lovers and global beats dancers and the release of their debut LP, Soleil, via Les...
Our Musical Road to Womex brought us to Porto safe and sound. Throughout the last eight weeks, we travelled the world-music world far and wide to present you some of the acts that will be part of this year’s Official Showcase Selection performing in Porto in the upcoming days. But...
We’re almost there! In just two days’ time Womex will raise the curtain on its 2021 edition bringing welcoming the world-music world to Porto. All the programmes have been defined (you can find all of them HERE) and showcases announced… So, it was time to reach the end of our...
Not many musicians can boast that they have played and are still playing a crucial role in music history. That’s why we are more than honoured to welcome you to Woolwich and present you with a good and proper institution of West African and the UK scene. On Saturday the...
![Album Review: Manzanita y su Conjunto – Trujillo, Perú 1971 – 1974 [Analog Africa; July 2021]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/manzanita-y-su-conjunto-trujillo-335x335.jpeg)
Savour, swing, rhythm and joy distinguish the magic guitar of Manzanita, spanning around the golden age of Peruvian Cumbia. Trujillo, Perú 1971 – 1974 comprises the personal style developed by the self-taught guitarist Berardo Hernández (1943-2007). Along with his Conjunto: Antonio Medina (bongos), Héctor Mattos (congas), Ricardo Valles (timbales), Enrique Ibérico...
Our Road to the 2021 edition of Womex keeps on winding through the world-music world. From Brussels and Echoes of Zoo, we now travel to Syria and the Middle East via Paris. There, we have the pleasure to get acquainted with the exceptional musicianship and social awareness of flautist and...
