The rabab shines as Essar reminds his fellow compatriots about the richness and beauty of his family's culture As the son of an Israeli,...

By creating original pop songs with a traditional flair, this Ryukyuan duo have managed to innovate while preserving culture It can be...

Funk meets punk in this extaordinary album that came close to never even existing in the first place This may be a rather bold statement,...

Tackling a number of genres through the lens of hip-hop instrumentals, this album lives up to its title On his Spotify page, Azerbaijani...

From traditional roots reggae to afrobeat to sweet ballads, this peace-seeking album has it all... When we think of visionaries for...

This fusion album reinterprets Turkish folk music through the lens of modern funk as well as the 1970s Turkish rock scene Based in the...

One of the most iconic records of all time, the multi-talented Wonder manages to pack complex and poetic lyricism alongside intricate and...

The oud pioneer manages to create a soft and smooth album of intricately constructed genre-bending melodies The oud has a long history in...

Demonstrating ingenuity and heart, these plucky Uruguayans sit deservedly alongside some of Latin America’s greatest ska-rockers such as...

Haunting, minimalist, drone-folk may not sound like a barrel of laughs, but Kim's stunning voice and manipulation of sound makes the...

An unusual combination has once again born fruitful results with Caribbean sounds merging with a wide range of genres We have been...

As many of us look for the perfect soundtrack for the sunshine, the lesser-known sound of Mongolia could be the magic answer When one...

Serbian new romantic music with funky inflections makes for highly entertaining listening Examining music from around the world is always...

After two years of honouring musical delights from across the globe, we don't have to search hard in our home nation to find a gem of our...

Tell your grandma to put her earplugs in, it is time for some Middle-Eastern punk rock... It feels like whenever Israeli culture is...

Repurposing surf rock for the modern day alongside a host of other styles, this Hungarian outfit burst with exuberant energy and verve...

Incredibly fun Kaneka music, fusing the sound of traditional tribal dance with music from the West, gives us an insight into New...

Electronic music with several twists, this album takes the listener on a journey into the diverse musical stylings of its creators...

Another Luaka Bop classic, Bastos guides us through the sounds of his life and his country... Before this wild descent of exploration...

This album of good Arabic pop songs may provide an easy entry point into the wider world of this rich genre When I first listened to...