Rhythms in the Rainforest: Inside the Rainforest World Music Festival 2026
In its 29th year, the rainforest welcomed me back in my quest to hear age-old sounds new to my ear. From humble beginnings to global…
La Notte della Tammorra Returns to Naples With All-Star Roberto De Simone Tribute
La Notte della Tammorra will return to Naples for its 24th edition on September 11 and 12, 2026, at Piazza Mercato. The two-night festival will…
Vieux Farka Touré Brings Desert Blues to Madrid’s Sala Mon Live
Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré will perform at Sala Mon Live in Madrid on October 29, 2026, with a set that connects desert blues, rock,…
Slovenian Avant-folk Act Širom Announces September 2026 UK Tour
Slovenian avant-folk trio Širom will return to the UK in September 2026. They will play London’s 100 Club on Thursday, 3 September, and The Rose…
Israel Fernández, Rancapino Chico and Ana Morales Take Flamenco Into Seville’s Historic Landmarks
La Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla will once again extend beyond traditional theaters, with flamenco performances set inside two of Seville’s major historic landmarks: the…
Alasdair White Unveils ‘An Iuchair,’ a Solo Album of Original Compositions
Scottish musician Alasdair White has announced An Iuchair, a new solo album composed entirely of his original material. The record features Ewan MacPherson, Aaron Jones,…
Shy-Anne Hovorka Unites More Than 30 Indigenous and Ally Artists on “Raise My Fist”
Award-winning Ojibwe singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and humanitarian Shy-Anne Hovorka has released her new single and video, “Raise My Fist.” This is a collaborative project that…
Sheila Chandra Presents “Lament of McCrimmon / Song of the Banshee”
The live version of “Lament of McCrimmon / Song of the Banshee” combines the drone-based qualities of Irish and Scottish folk traditions with Sheila Chandra‘s…
Cuban Guagan-Funk at Central Park
Few performers are capable of doing what this Cuban artist does on stage. No one saw this extraordinary blend coming: part James Brown, part Beny…
Guachinangos Amalgamate Son Jarocho, Cumbia and Champeta on Debut Album
Guachinangos – Vol. 1 (Jalopy Records, 2026) New York seven-piece Guachinangos (the red snappers) released its debut album, Vol. 1, earlier this year. The ensemble…