Amanda Pascali is an academic with a new album. "Roses And Basil" grew from her ethnomusicology research. On it, she minds the history of southern and central Europe to create something new.

If the only Italian vocalists you know are Pavarotti and Bocelli, meet Amanda Pascali, a Texas singer-songwriter who takes an intriguing new approach to Italian music. Working with Fort Worth producer ...

On the 15-track album, Rosalía uses strings, chanting, and religious iconography even while singing about cars, luxury, and ...