Sephardic musician, singer-songwriter and composer Flory Jagoda passed away on January 29, 2021. She was 97 years old. Flory Jagoda was the recipient of a…
Sephardic Musician and Composer Flory Jagoda Dies at 97
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Zanzibara 10 at the Top of the Transglobal World Music Chart in February 2021
The anthology Zanzibara 10: First Modern, Taarab Vibes from Mombasa & Tanga, 1970-1990 is the number 1 album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in…
Liraz Tops the World Music Charts Europe in February 2021
The album Zan from Israeli artist Liraz in once again the top recording the World Music Charts Europe in February 2021. 1 – Liraz –…
Rocky Dawuni Releases “Beautiful People” Music Video
Ghanaian Afro Roots musician, songwriter, producer and activist Rocky Dawuni has just released a new video for the track “Beautiful People.” The song appears on…
Tunde Documentary to Spotlight Kora and Cello Virtuoso
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…
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…