WorldBeat 14th June 2026
My guest this week is Mike Taylor who along with Tamara Taylor heads up the 9-piece ensemble Mazarine, are launching their debut Sweet Moon Language in Mullumbimby next weekend then Maleny Fri 26th June. Two of West Africa’s favourite divas Fatoumata Diawara & Angelique Kidjo have new albums out, Putumayo presents European Escapades the latest in the monthly digital Discovery Series, new Folktronica from Allumine Guerrero, El Buho, Montoya and much more.
My guest this week is Mike Taylor who along with Tamara Taylor heads up the 9-piece ensemble Mazarine, are launching their debut Sweet Moon Language in Mullumbimby next weekend then Maleny Fri 26th June. Two of West Africa’s favourite divas Fatoumata Diawara & Angelique Kidjo have new albums out, Putumayo presents European Escapades the latest in the monthly digital Discovery Series, new Folktronica from Allumine Guerrero, El Buho, Montoya and much more.
The debut from UK's for this qunitet from Margate often compared to William Onyeabor & Hot Chip.
From Florence Italy this is Didje Doo's fourth album in five years.
With guest vocals from Beck, Mexican Institute of Sound (MIS) and Meridian Brothers join forces on Ruido Tovar, a cross-border collaboration that reimagines the tropical traditions linking Mexico and Colombia.
released as usual on the full moon, May's Blue Moon on 31st this one of two versions from his forthcoming album o/i.
Grammy nominated Malian singer actor returns with Massa, a deeply personal and intimate guitar driven album exploring resilience and motherhood, cementing her status as a global symbol of cultural dialogue.
Mike Taylor who along with Tamara Taylor heads up the 9-piece ensemble Mazarine, are launching their debut Sweet Moon Language in Mullumbimby next weekend then Maleny Fri 26th June.
Composed and arranged by Michael Taylor, the compositions were produced and developed co-composed and arranged by Michael Taylor, the compositions were produced and developed collaboratively with Tamara Taylor, creating a unique sound that is a culmination of the couple’s shared love of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean music, the natural world, and the community of musical friends.
Argentine Folktronica producer Jhon William Castaño Montoya is joined by Buenos Aires neo-soul crew Alumine & others. Tayta” is a threshold – a place where closing your eyes does not mean disappearing, but beginning to see.