The world music expo WOMEX will continue its virtual program between April 23 and May 2, 2021 with the core program taking place April 26…
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European Folk Network Spring Forward #2 to Meet April 24
The European Folk Network (EFN) has announced its Spring Forward #2 meeting scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2021. Non-members are welcomed to attend although a…
Ballaké Sissoko Launches New Video ‘Jeu Sur La Symphonie Fantastique’
Malia kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko has released a music video for the musical piece ‘Jeu Sur La Symphonie Fantastique.’ The track features longtime collaborator cellist…
Balkan Taksim Releases ‘Žali Zare’ Single
Romanian world music duo Balkan Taksim has released a new single titled ‘Žali Zare’ which is based on a popular song from Southern Serbia. The…
Bandoneon EP from Tomás Diaz Cuarteto
Berlin-based Argentine bandoneon player and composer Tomás Diaz and his band have released an EP titled “Tomas Diaz Cuarteto.” The quartet plans to release a…
Natik Awayez Releases Debut Album ‘Manbarani’
Iraqi composer and ud player Natik Awayez has released his debut album titled “Manbarani” (Sublime Frequencies). The digital edition is available now. The vinyl edition…
Creole Blues Band Delgres Releases New Album “4:00 AM”
Paris-based band Delgres has released a new album titled “4:00 AM” (PiAS Records). Delgres combines blues rock with French Caribbean music and New Orleans rhythms.…
Kate Conklin & Bryan Landers Announce Bulgarian Album Mesechinko Ljo
Acclaimed vocalist and educator Kate Conklin (Cirque du Soleil) is set to release her debut album in collaboration with banjoist Bryan Landers. The album titled…
Poco Co-Founder Rusty Young Dies at 75
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rusty Young, founding member of influential country-rock band Poco died yesterday, April 14, 2021 of a heart attack at his home in…
WOMAD UK Announces 2021 Artists
Iconic world music festival WOMAD has announced the first set of artists scheduled to perform in July 2021. The eclectic mix of UK-based artists will…