African music has long been a wellspring of rhythmic innovation, spiritual depth, and communal storytelling. Its polyrhythmic structures, call-and-response vocals, and layered percussion have profoundly influenced global genres—from jazz to funk, and from Afrobeat to contemporary electronic music. This rich tapestry of sound and meaning forms the foundation upon which Colombian multi-instrumentalist Jaime Ospina builds his latest album, The Vessel.

Four Fires Burn is a four-member ensemble that breathes life into world music by blending Persian, Cuban, and Western rock elements

From Australia to Fiji and all around the world, Watermelon Boy and his associates have crafted one of the greatest albums I've ever heard.