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THE SOUND CAFÉ
Global Journal of Roots & World Music
Music is memory. We tell the stories, preserve the voices,
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Nashville Singer-Songwriter Michael Reynolds Releases New Album 'Tarnished Nickel Sky' His First In 10 Years
Michael Reynolds, the former lead vocalist, and songwriter for the acclaimed alt-country band Pinmonkey, is back after a 10-year hiatus

Pati deVries
2 min read


The Danish Americana Scene Has A New Gem, And It's Shining Brighter Than Ever With The Latest Release From The Fire Once Lost
Anders Duus’s songwriting shines through, as always, with lyrics that tell a story of journey and change

Stevie Connor
2 min read


A Heartfelt Thank You To The Global Sound Cafe Team and Our Readers!
A Heartfelt Thank You To The Global Sound Cafe Team and Our Readers!

Stevie Connor
2 min read


Canadian Roots Artist Emmett Jerome Shares Upbeat Homage To The Road On New Single 'Coquihalla Prayer'
Canadian Roots Artist Emmett Jerome Shares Upbeat Homage To The Road On New Single 'Coquihalla Prayer'

Stevie Connor
2 min read


Venla Ilona Blom, Vocalist, Beatboxer And Member Of Acclaimed Finnish Folk-Hop Vocalensemble Tuuletar, Releases Solo Debut Album 'Nevrak'
Venla Ilona Blom, Vocalist, Beatboxer And Member Of Acclaimed Finnish Folk-Hop Vocalensemble Tuuletar, Releases Solo Debut Album 'Nevrak'

Stevie Connor
2 min read


The Sound Cafe Will Be Covering This Years Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada Aug 16, 17 & 18
The Sound Cafe Will Be Covering This Years Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival

Stevie Connor
3 min read


Award-Winning Scottish Troubadour Dean Owens Releases 'Ghost Walking' : Vol 1 of The Ridge Trilogy EP's
The follow up to award-winning Scottish troubadour Dean Owens' stunning Calexico collaboration, Sinner’s Shrine, recorded in Italy.

Stevie Connor
2 min read


Veteran Irish Trad Trio, Open The Door For Three, Set To Release New Album 'A Prosperous Gale'
Veteran Irish Trad Trio Open, The Door For Three, Set To Release New Album 'A Prosperous Gale'

Stevie Connor
3 min read


REVIEW: Bywater Call's Highly Anticipated New Album 'Shepherd'
Bywater Call's highly anticipated third studio album, "Shepherd," set for release on August 9th, 2024

Stevie Connor
4 min read


Navigating NERFA's Divisions: A Critical Examination of Recent Controversies
Navigating NERFA's Divisions: A Critical Examination of Recent Controversies

Megan Routledge
2 min read


Rising From The Great White North: Matthew Holtby
Matthew Holtby, whose music is creating ripples across Ontario and beyond, is making waves with his latest release.

Stevie Connor
3 min read


Stephen Jacques Releases New Album 'Prayers For An Orange Cat' Recorded With The Legendary Steve Albini
Stephen Jacques Releases New Album 'Prayers For An Orange Cat' Recorded With The Legendary Steve Albini

Stevie Connor
1 min read


Canadian Roots Icon Lori Yates Bids Farewell To Grief With Heartfelt New Single '3 Sisters'
Canadian Roots Icon Lori Yates Bids Farewell To Grief With Heartfelt New Single '3 Sisters'

Eric Alper
4 min read


Australian Singer-Songwriter Linc Phelps Releases New Single 'Hundred Percent' From Forthcoming Album
Australian Singer-Songwriter Linc Phelps Releases New Single 'Hundred Percent' From Forthcoming Album

Neil Mitchell
2 min read


Basson Laas Unveils New Single and Music Video 'Worth Loving' – A Song of Pure Joy!
Basson Laas Unveils New Single and Music Video 'Worth Loving' – A Song of Pure Joy!

Stevie Connor
3 min read


The Sound Café: A Note From The Editor July 2024
The Sound Café: A Note From The Editor July 2024

Stevie Connor
6 min read


EXCLUSIVE: Unveiling The Heart of 'Worth Loving': Discussing South African Basson Laas's New Single and Video
South African Singer-Songwriter Basson Laas is set to captivate listeners with his latest release, 'Worth Loving.'

Stevie Connor
5 min read


Album Review: Rosedale Junction's 'Goin' off the Rails'
Album Review: Rosedale Junction's 'Goin' off the Rails'

Stevie Connor
2 min read


Cape Breton Folk Singer-Songwriter Rose Morrison Draws Inspiration From Nature's Wisdom For New Album 'The River She Knows'
Cape Breton Folk Singer-Songwriter Rose Morrison Draws Inspiration From Nature's Wisdom For New Album 'The River She Knows'

Stevie Connor
2 min read


Australian Country/Bluegrass/Blues Band, Good Corn Liquor, Release Wildly Cool Roots Single 'Mid Air'
Australian Country/Bluegrass/Blues Band, Good Corn Liquor, Release Wildly Cool Roots Single 'Mid Air'

Neil Mitchell
2 min read
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