Toumani Diabaté, one of the greatest living kora players, has recorded an album of duets with his son Sidiki, an emerging kora virtuoso. The album…
Kora Maestro Toumani Diabaté Releases Duet Album with his Son, Sidiki
Month: March 2014
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Never Forget Their Roots
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Libation (Cumbancha, 2014) Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have traveled far from its modest beginnings as a music band formed…
World Music Star Angélique Kidjo Special Guest on James Brown Tribute Concert
On August 13, influential African singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo will join musical director Christian McBride, the James Brown Alumni Band featuring Pee Wee Ellis and Fred…
Africa Now Music Festival at Historic Apollo Theater in New York
The Apollo Theater and World Music Institute will present Africa Now, a four–day music festival scheduled for April 2-6, 2014. Africa Now highlights today’s African…
Celebrated Quebecois band Genticorum to Perform at Monroe County Public Library
Notable Quebecois band Genticorum will present a workshop and concert at Monroe County Public Library Auditorium (303 E. Kirkwood) in Bloomington, Indiana on Monday, March…
Villa-Lobos is the Fountain
Mario Adnet Um Olhar Sobre Villa-Lobos (Boranda, 2013) Brazilian musician and composer Mario Adnet celebrates the music and spirit of the great Brazilian composer Heitor…
Jamie Smith’s Mabon Wins 2014 Spiral Earth Award
Jamie Smith’s Mabon, the first Welsh band scheduled to perform at the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF), has won ‘Best Group’ award in the 2014…
What’s That Thing You’re Playing?
One joy of being a world music head is discovering the many and varied instruments that are used to make music around the globe. Yes,…
Celtic Music Selections for St. Patrick’s Day 2014
It’s that time of year again where the warm, rich tang of a pint of Guinness, the sharp lushness of Irish whiskey and the bright,…
Flamenco Star Estrella Morente to Perform in Los Angeles
Spanish flamenco singer Estrella Morente, the daughter of extraordinary cantaor Enrique Morente, is scheduled to perform on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM at…