Acclaimed Polynesian singer Olivia Foa’i (Te Vaka) has released “Sunlight,” a warm song of optimism and gratitude, written on the rainiest of days. The feel-good,…
Polynesian Star Olivia Foa’i Unveils Sunlight, an English-Tokelau Anthem
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Layth Sidiq Ensemble to Present Maqam Mosaics in New York City
Layth Sidiq Ensemble is set to perform Maqam Mosaics: Original Works & Beloved Melodies from the Arab World on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 8:00…
WOMEX 2022 Awards Ceremony at São Luiz Teatro Municipal in Lisbon
The WOMEX 2022 Awards, one of the leading world music industry awards, took place on Sunday, October 23, 2022. The ceremony honored the achievements of…
Successful and Diverse WOMEX Conference in 2022
After five productive days of networking, meetings, conferences, showcases, films, and reconnecting with the world music community, the 28th edition of WOMEX came to a…
Toasaves to Release Zwerver in November 2022
Toasaves, a new ensemble with a fascination for old traditional Flemish songs, is set to release its first album in November 2022. Toasaves is inspired…
Benson Announces “Red Mountain Wine” Straight-ahead Bluegrass Single
Benson, the husband-wife bluegrass duo of renowned mandolinist Wayne Benson and award-winning banjo player Kristin Scott Benson, have released a new version of a sleeper…
El Pele, the Global Memory of Flamenco
Flamenco singer El Pele delivered a stirring performance at Suma Flamenca festival on October 21, 2022 at the Teatros del Canal in Madrid. El Pele…
Baul Meets Saz, an encounter Between Turkish and Indian Music
Baul Meets Saz presents a trio of musicians representing Turkey and India. The lineup includes Emre Gultekin, Malabika Brahma and Sanjay Khyapa. Their new album…
Duplex Release Magic House Video
Magic House is the title of the debut single by Belgian act Duplex. The band is led by two renowned musicians of the Belgian scene,…
Kottarashky & The Rain Dogs Unveil Doghouse
“Doghouse” (Asphalt Tango Records) is the new album by Bulgarian act Kottarashky & The Rain Dogs. The CD is the project of sound collector and…