"Heal," Om Shira's Latest Offering, is an Emotional Elixir, Fusing Diverse Influences into a Resounding Call for Healing and Connection. Om Shira, formerly known as Mr Shirazy, is no stranger to musical transformation. At the helm of his ensemble, the Exile Orchestra, Shira has embarked on an explorative journey, his music reflecting the rich tapestry of experiences he encountered while travelling. Shira's sojourn in the Iranian...

Right, so, Reinis Jaunais. Latvian, guitar-slinger, world-wanderer… makes sense that his new album, "Nest," feels like opening a suitcase overflowing with… things. Not junk, mind you. More like… carefully curated curiosities. Eleven songs, eleven postcards from somewhere just beyond the familiar. https://open.spotify.com/album/5mbemTIWhAYV7fHe5V9562 It's world music, yes, but not in the dusty, anthropological sense. Think more… progressive fusion. A touch of the acoustic guitar played in that...