Joel Veena’s ‘Cardinal’ Builds Something Real with Strings, Drums, and Intention

Joel Veena (Joel Eisenkramer), a Vermont-based slide guitarist steeped in the Hindustani tradition, returns with Cardinal, an eight-track collection that pulls from deep traditions and newer collaborations. Eisenkramer has built his career around the 20-string Indian slide guitar, and with Cardinal, he moves with quiet assurance – tracking ideas that matter to him, in a…

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Ninni’s “A Meravilha” Balances Wonder and Warmth Through Classical Guitar

With “A Meravilha,” Italian composer and guitarist Luca “Ninni” Caligiuri returns to his roots—leaning into his deep connection with instrumental storytelling while exploring the emotional weight of simplicity. The track is built around Ninni’s classical guitar, and that’s where its strength lies. There’s no need for anything else to speak. Every note feels intentional, yet…

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Deuter’s Mångata: Music That Reflects the Calm of Moonlight on Water

Deuter’s Mångata captures the essence of serenity, weaving a seamless blend of ambient, world, and new age influences. The album’s title, a Swedish term for the moonlight’s reflection on water, sets the tone for its introspective and calming nature. With a mastery of diverse instruments, Deuter creates textures that evoke vast landscapes and quiet moments….

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