American band Dirtwire, the genre bending outfit from California is currently in Kazakhstan in the heart of Central Asia to play in the national world music festival “The Spirit of Astana,” July 6-8, 2018.
Located in the heart of the futuristic city of Astana, the festival features acts from around the world, with over twenty countries including Iran, Japan, Mali, Turkey, Ireland, Mongolia, Senegal, Peru, Georgia, Lithuania, and many more.
Dirtwire will be the sole group featured from the United States, and will be representing their unique blend of country, blues, and musical influences from six of the world’s continents.
Dirtwire have booked a studio for the length of their time in Kazakhstan and will be recording with many of the artists also playing at the festival. They will then be releasing an album of these collaborations, as they explore cross-cultural musical fusions grounded in the spirit of the wide open expanses of Central Asia.
The band’s discography includes Dirtwire, Riptide and Showdown.
More information on the festival at thespiritoftengri.com.
Author: World Music Central News Room
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