The album Kalasö by Afrikana Soul Sister (Les Faux-Monnayeurs) won the Best Global Music Album of the Year at the 51st Annual JUNO Awards [global…
Afrikana Soul Sister Wins Top Canadian World Music Award
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Malian Guitar Master Vieux Farka Touré Unveils “Ngala Kaourene”
“Ngala Kaourene” is the title of a newly released video by acclaimed Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré. The track will appear in his upcoming album…
Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita Win International Songwriting Competition’s World Music Category
The International Songwriting Competition announced the winners of the 2021 edition. The winners in the world music category are: 1st PlaceAllah Léno by Omar Sosa,…
Finnish Band Bergå Folk Project to Release Music from the Sandwich Table of World Music
Bergå Folk Project is a new ensemble featuring four leading Finnish folk music artists. Their self-titled debut album will be available May 13, 2022. “Bergå…
World Music Festival Returns to Cuba: Havana World Music Reload
After a three-year hiatus, Havana World Music (HWM) returns to Cuba’s capital. The world music festival will take place from May 26 to 28, 2022…
Folkatomik Unveils Quant’Ave Music Video
Italian folktronica act Folkatomik has released “Quant’Ave”(How Much) on video. The song will appear in the band’s upcoming debut album “Polaris” (Italy Sona). Folkatomik is…
Flamenco Spotlight, May 2022
Rosario La Tremendita Wins Best Flamenco Album at MIN Award Vocalist and bassist Rosario La Tremendita’s recording “Tremenda” won the 2022 MIN Award for Best…
Antonio Castrignano & Taranta Sounds at the Top of the World Music Charts Europe in May 2022
The album Babilonia by Antonio Castrignano & Taranta Sounds has reached the number one spot at the World Music Charts Europe in May 2022. Antonio…
Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini Reveal New Album ‘Auburn Whisper’ & Music Video
American trombonist, composer and singer-songwriter Natalie Cressman and Brazilian guitarist, composer and vocalist Ian Faquini have released a new album titled “Auburn Whisper”. The recording…
Amadou & Mariam and Blind Boys of Alabama to present “From Bamako to Birmingham” in New York City and Boston
The concert “From Bamako to Birmingham” will bring together contemporary African sounds and African American roots music, featuring two of the most celebrated musical acts…