Folk singer and songwriter Doug Mishkin has long since been a staunch voice for social justice. Through his direct music and confrontational lyrics, Mishkin leaves no room for interpretation, and on his...
Very few artists begin their path with their magnum opus. Mary Beth Orr might just belong on this short list with the recent release of her The Singing Horn, a 26-track project...
Typically, I notice that the releases from contemporary classical artists are often influenced by a particular legendary composer. However, I was truly impressed by "Reflections" by Robert McGinty, as it embraces a...
Tired of listening to the same old English hits that you listen to every day? Give your ears a break from the mundane and experience a sonic journey of foreign flavours by...
Raised across the Eastern Seaboard, Aster Rhys has surely captured the enchanting multicultural and multiracial nature of the area and skillfully managed to transcend all of its beautiful and colorful influences into...
I’ll not pretend to be aware of many bands who play a blend of traditional Chinese with reggae. Only one in fact. The name is Bagedai, I just discovered them today, and...
On Brother Ivan’s eighth collection of Ukrainian folk songs, comprising 17 pieces from different points of the history of the Ukraine, and wholly encompassing a rich heritage of music via vocals and...