World music expo WOMEX has announced the artists set to perform at the Opening Concert, which focuses on the host country or musical region. Porto…
WOMEX Reveals 2021 Opening Program in Porto, Portugal
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Sister Susannah, New Single from Anoushka Shankar
Acclaimed sitarist, composer and producer Anoushka Shankar has released a song titled ‘Sister Susannah.’ The track features Anoushka on sitar and spoken word, reciting a…
Reissue of Ali Farka Touré’s ‘Red’ Album
The album Red from legendary Malian musician Ali Farka Touré was reissued in March 2021, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of Ali Farka Toure’s death…
Toumani Diabaté & the London Symphony Orchestra Unveil New Track “Elyne Road”
Malian kora maestro Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra are debuting the musical piece “Elyne Road,” the third piece track extracted from their trailblazing…
Cante Flamenco, From Madrid to Heaven
SGAE Foundation’s series dedicated to flamenco singers will begin on Tuesday, April 6. The double bill will showcase the talent from Madrid, with the subtitle…
Celina da Piedade Releases Live Album
Acclaimed vocalist and accordionist Celina da Piedade, one of the most recognized singer-songwriters in Portuguese roots music, has released a live album. “Celina da Piedade…
Malva Vela & Lin Cortés Release ‘Malva Marina’ Video
Upcoming singer, actress and painter Malva Vela (Madrid, Spain) and singer-songwriter and guitarist Lin Cortés (Cordoba, Spain) have released a music video featuring their ‘Malva…
Warsaw Village Band Hits Number 1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart in April 2021
The album Uwodzenie/Waterduction from Polish ensemble Warsaw Village Band is the the number one recording at the Transglobal World Music Chart in April 2021. Transglobal…
Warsaw Village Band Repeats Number 1 at World Music Charts Europe in April 2021
The album Uwodzenie/Waterduction by Polish act Warsaw Village Band is once more the top recording at the World Music Charts Europe in April 2021. April…
Lalala Napoli Celebrates Neapolitan Roots and Trance on Cavalluccio
Cavalluccio is the new album from French band Lalala Napoli. The ensemble is led by accordionist and vocalist François Castiello, who has Italian roots. Castiello…