CLASSICAL/ JAZZ/ BLUES

Immeasurable Distance by parjam parsi: Album Review Instrumental music has always been my go-to space whenever solitude was required from the hustle and bustle of city life. So, it was to my excitement that an artist such as parjam parsi arrived to present their stellar album entitled “Immeasurable Distance.” Each…

Olivia Ouedraogo released enchanting new song ‘La majesté’ Olivia is a francophone gospel artist, author, composer, and performer who now calls Canada home. She is originally from the West African nation of Burkina Faso.Through her ministry, Olivia humbly hopes to spread the message of peace and hope that God has…

Transit by Mohamed Assani: Review Mohamed Assani is an electrifying sitar player based in Canada. The musician’s versatile talent is evident from his masterful playing of the classical instrument. I have an immense appreciation for Indian culture, especially its musical pillars. From Carnatic to more instrumentally driven classical sequences, it…

Becoming Who I Was by Leonardo Barilaro: Review Leonardo Barilaro, a pianist, composer, and aerospace engineer released the song “Becoming who I was” on November 14, 2022, which is three months after his space music was played onboard the International Space Station and broadcast to Earth. It is an instrumental…

Lamento by Juliano: Review Composer, pianist, and music producer Juliano does it all. His new piece of symphonic music “Lamento” is influenced by the state of the globe right now. He composed the music as a way to remember the victims of war and the heroes who fought for their…

Patchen Avenue by Alec Berlin: Review Alec Berlin’s drive to create unique musical escapades using his trusty guitar has always been a fruitful tale to hear. In the track “Patchen Avenue” Alec channels slow blues, with a slight country appeal to make a chilled-out track for everyone to vibe out…

JT’s Electrik Blackout by Justin Tibbs: Album Review Musically diversified, vibrant, and filled with the sensations of funky jazz, JT’s Electrik Blackout is a dreamy album by Justin Tibbs. Along with his incredibly moving saxophone segments, and joined by other talented musicians, a stellar instrumental strength is delivered. Altogether, it…

Journey to the Moon by Gary Sutcliffe: Review Going to a different city, a new place, different surroundings, maybe sitting alone at your own pace with a drink to go with it. That’s the perfect time to play the song “Journey to the Moon” to discover a new version of…

انا مين – Ana Min by Frida: EP Review Frida’s Ana Min is a passionate melodic ensemble of contemporary oriental charm. Comprising of four tracks, each of which is laced with a rhythm that has a culturally distinct and emotive twist within the field of music. The EP’s incorporation of…

Joachim Horsley released captivating instrumental track ‘Beethoven in Havana – Orchestral Version’ Joachim Horsley returns with a new rendition of his hugely successful song ‘Beethoven in Havana’ following the release of his second album, ‘Caribbean Nocturnes’, and a string of performances (in Paris, Los Angeles, Lyon, etc.). With over 10…