“Ashufak Shay” is the lead single from the collaborative album Jarak Qaribak by Israeli singer/songwriter and producer Dudu Tassa (Dudu Tassa and the Kuwaitis) and British musician and composer Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead/The Smile). The song features Lebanese vocalist Rashid al-Najjar and is a blend of traditional Middle Eastern songwriting with experimental...
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Arumbo is a band based between Brussels and Barcelona that combines rumba and fusion music with Latin, West African and Middle Eastern influences, creating danceable songs with heartfelt melodies. The group was formed in the summer of 2015 and consists of seven musicians with diverse musical backgrounds. Their new song,...
Chaski Ayvar-Waltz, better known as Chaski is a German vocalist and trombone player of Peruvian heritage. He is a founding member of the Cologne-based reggae band Memoria, but he has recently embarked on a solo career. His debut single “Cuanto Mas” showcases his impressive multilingual singing and rhyming abilities. The...
Deafhaüs, a genre-defying band hailing from Manchester, blends British nu-jazz and Afro-rock to create a unique and infectious sound that paints an accurate depiction of the city’s gritty industrial soul. Their latest single, “Coconut Crab,” demonstrates their innovative style, featuring captivating guitar tones and raw horn melodies layered over pulsating...
The Langan Band is a Scottish folk trio that has gained a reputation for their unorthodox blend of traditional and avant-folk music over the past 15 years. The trio features three talented multi-instrumentalists: John Langan (guitar, vocals, percussion and accordion), Alistair Caplin (violin, viola, accordion and vocals), and Dave Tunstall...
Bahama Soul Club, led by Oliver Belz, is a German band that has become well-known for their fusion of soul, jazz, funk, blues, bossa nova, Afro-Caribbean and Tropical music. The group has just released its new single titled “Til I Landed” featuring the “velvet-like” voice of Tiago Saga, a Portuguese...
“Tempo do Meu Avo” is the first song born from the encounter between Brazilian singer-songwriter Charel (Banda de Rolé) and the French duo ToDanada. The song is a mixture of traditional and contemporary samba, with the sunny sounds of Brazil infused with an international touch featuring trombone player Isaackito (Malka...
Josef Akin is a pianist, keyboardist, producer, and composer who is currently based in Glasgow and London. He draws inspiration from a diverse range of musical genres such as jazz, hip-hop, dance, afrobeat, and spiritual jazz. In 2021, Akin launched his first album Flightcase, and has performed with his band...
