Manu Chao and Alexandre Carlo Join Playing For Change’s Amazon Advocacy Project
Playing For Change has released “Acontecer,” a new international collaboration that calls attention to the protection of the Amazon, Indigenous communities, and the environment. The…
WOMEX 26 Announces First Showcase Artists for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
World music conference and showcase WOMEX 26 has unveiled the first group of jury-selected Official Showcase artists set to perform in Las Palmas de Gran…
Christopher Sánchez Mixes Latin Jazz and Opera on New Album
Christopher Sánchez — Latin Jazz Meets Opera (Zoho ZM 202601, 2026) Christopher Sánchez’s Latin Jazz Meets Opera traces the singer’s personal and musical journey from…
World Music Institute Unveils 2026–27 Season With Debuts, Returning Favorites, and New Artist Series
The World Music Institute (WMI) has announced its Fall-Winter 2026–27 season, following the organization’s 40th anniversary celebration as a leading New York City presenter of…
Rodrigo y Gabriela Team With Naoki Urasawa for New “Monster” Video
Rodrigo y Gabriela have released the video for their new single, “Monster,” which features original artwork by acclaimed Japanese manga creator Naoki Urasawa. The track…
La Mar de Músicas Unveils International Lineup Ahead of July Festival
One month remains until the start of La Mar de Músicas, the Spanish world music and pop festival organized by Cartagena City Council, which will…
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen Recreate Bluegrass Classic, ‘Looking Past You’
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, two-time IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year winners, have rolled out their first single for Turnberry Records. “Looking Past You,”…
Fatoumata Diawara’s Massa Integrates Reflection, Identity, and Hooky Sounds
Fatoumata Diawara – Massa (NØ FØRMAT!, 2026) On Massa, Fatoumata Diawara trades the earthy pulse of Malian tradition for a polished pop framework that rarely…
Grammy Awards Add Best Traditional Folk Album Category for 69th Ceremony
The Recording Academy has announced a new Grammy category, Best Traditional Folk Album, as part of a broader set of category and rule changes that…
Samba Royalty
As reigning king of a self-explanatory genre called sambasoul, Brazil’s Wesley Noog proves his claim to the throne on “Pródigo,” a charmer with layers of…