WOMEX, the leading gathering of world music professionals, has announced the call for proposals for the 2023 edition. WOMEX, which includes showcases, a trade fair,…
Rakesh Chaurasia was born 10 January 10, 1971, in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a world-renowned bansuri (Indian classical flute) master and…
(headline image: Jaelee Roberts – Photo by Sandlin Gaither) Jaelee Roberts was born April 9, 2001, in Nashville, Tennessee. She is well-acquainted with the music…
GRAMMY-winning Singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Aoife O’Donovan was born on November 18, 1982, in Boston, Massachusetts. Aoife O’Donovan was raised in Newton, Massachusetts, and spent…
Sevdah is a traditional style of music originating from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is characterized by its melancholic and introspective lyrics, which often deal with…
Mostar Sevdah Reunion is a musical group from Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, specializing in sevdalinka blended with modern musical styles. Comprised of skilled musicians, the…
Darren Nicholson, a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist from western North Carolina, is making a significant move with “Arkansas Without You.” It’s his first release since…
The oud (also spelled ud, l’ud and ‘ud) is a stringed instrument that is commonly used in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Armenian, and Central Asian music.…
DuOud is a unique and innovative musical group based in Paris, France, that combines the traditional sounds of the oud with electronic and contemporary elements.…
Mehdi Haddab is a French-Algerian musician, born in Algiers of an Algerian father and a French mother. He grew up in Algeria and Burundi. Endowed…