It’s a rare and bewildering thrill to encounter something as organically bizarre and entirely transportive as Koradan’s newest album, "Around the World...Music". The Italian duo Alex Baccari and Marzia Di Cicco are dedicated acoustic alchemists. They build the very tools they play. Through their patented centerpiece, the "Koritas," they have physically fused materials harvested from five different continents into a single resonating chamber. You...

In the ever-evolving landscape of Afrobeats and R&B, Jidayi, a Nigerian artist who relocated to London in 2020, makes waves with his unique blend of rhythms and soulful melodies. Officially launching his career in 2023 under his middle name, Jidayi, he's no stranger to the music industry, having previously performed under aliases like Vacardi and Yungstr. Jidayi's artistic evolution is marked by his ability to adapt...