Global Arts Live will present a free livestreaming of the documentary Tunde on February 6, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. EST. Tunde Jegede is a celebrated…
Tunde Documentary to Spotlight Kora and Cello Virtuoso
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Conversation and Pre-Recorded Concert with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Global Arts Live will be presenting two world music events with famed South African ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo. On February 4, 2021, Global Arts Live…
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi Reveals the Barzakh Festival 2021 Program
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has announced the return of Barzakh Festival for its fifth edition. The festival will be streamed online…
Trenzinho da Montanha from Café Do Choro
Trenzinho da Montanha (Little Mountain Train) is the second album from Café Do Choro. It is the project of Australian composer and multi-instrumentalist Jenni Bell.…
Guitarist José Almarcha Unveils “Venta Borondo” Single
Flamenco guitarist José Almarcha has unveiled a new single and music video titled “Venta Borondo (Bulerías).” The musical piece will appear on the upcoming album…
Festival International de Louisiane 2021 to Combine Virtual and In-Person Concerts
Festival International de Louisiane has announced its plans for pivoting the 2021 event in a way that continues to celebrate the local Louisiana roots music…
Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference 2021 Announces Spotlight Showcases
Instead of Official Showcases that typically happen at the in-person conference, Folk Alliance International is presenting Spotlight Showcasesin 2021. These are one-hour pre-recorded live performances…
Africa Oyé to Present South African Artists on Nyumbani Episode 2
Music festival Africa Oyé has revealed the line-up for the second episode of their new online series of original concerts, interviews, documentaries and DJ sets,…
Steel Guitar across the Pacific
Australian steel guitar player Paul Agar has released an instrumental lounge album under the name The South Pasifika Sound Project that celebrates the music of…
Russian Ensemble Vedan Kolod to release Gorodische
Russian folk ensemble Vedan Kolod has is re-releasing Gorodische (CPL-Music), scheduled for release on February 5. Vedan Kolod strive to make traditional folk songs from…