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THE SOUND CAFÉ

Global Journal of Roots & World Music

Music is memory. We tell the stories, preserve the voices, 
and map the journey's of the world's musical tradition's

About The Sound Café

The Sound Café is more than a publication, it is a gathering place for the world’s music. From the misty hills of Appalachia to the sun-scorched dunes of the Sahara, from bustling Indian streets to intimate Celtic sessions, we celebrate the voices, stories, and traditions that make roots and world music alive today.

Founded with a passion for connection, The Sound Café bridges cultures and continents, giving artists a stage and audiences a journey. Our pages explore the living traditions of folk, blues, and roots music, documenting not only songs but the people, histories, and communities behind them.

Every feature, interview, and review is crafted with care, insight, and respect, a reflection of our belief that every culture has a song, and that music is a universal language that binds us all.

Whether you are a lifelong listener, a curious traveler, or a musician seeking inspiration, The Sound Café welcomes you into a space where stories, rhythms, and melodies converge. Here, the world’s music meets, and every voice matters.

Global Roots

Cultural Journey's and Traditions

The Record

Memoir and Interviews

The Now

New Music and Reviews

Latest Articles

Behind The Curtain

The Canadian Blues Collective

Exclusive Interviews.

By Erin McCallum

The Long Road To Flin Flon

A life-spanning memoir of music, survival, and the search for belonging across continents.

Blues Legend & Legacy

Erin McCallum's Blues Legacy & Distinction, Honouring The Canadian Blues Collective.

Featured Stories ...

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The Silent Struggle: Unsung
Women Behind the Soundboard

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The Balance of Reciprocity in Independent Music and Media

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Unsung Heroes of Album Art and Photography

From Around The World ...

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Beloved Australian Indie Folk Band The Paper Kites

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Canadian JUNO Award-Winning Angelique Francis

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UK Powerhouse Jo Harman Returns With  'Someday We'll All Be Free'

Album Reviews ...

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What Just Happened by Lily Sazz

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Wayfarer by Dan Raza

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Black Diamonds by Amira Kheir

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