Belgium-based world music ensemble Refugees for Refugees is changing its name to Refa. The group will present a brand new repertoire built around the traditional…
Refugees for Refugees Ensemble Becomes Refa
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Sámi Act Gájanas Announces Čihkkojuvvon
Gájanas (Echo), a northern Sámi ethno-progressive music band is set to release a new album titled Čihkkojuvvon (Hidden) on February 6, 2021. The group comes…
Zanzibara Series to Release Volume 10
A new album titled Zanzibara 10: First Modern, Taarab Vibes from Mombasa & Tanga, 1970-1990 will be available January 22, 2021 on Buda Musique. Taarab…
Best World Music Albums of 2020
Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a good year in terms of world music releases. Whether you call it world music, global music, ethno, Trad, or…
Liraz, Number 1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart in January 2021
Zan by Israeli-Persian singer and actress Liraz is the number 1 album in January 2021 at the Transglobal World Music Chart. Read more about this…
Liraz Tops the World Music Charts Europe in January 2021
The album Zan from Israeli-Persian vocalist and actress Liraz is at the top of the World Music Charts Europe in January 2021. Read more about…
Fairport Convention Collects Together the Iconic Recordings on Alan Simon’s Rock Operas
English folk-rock pioneers Fairport Convention have collected together their recordings created for Alan Simon’s various rock operas, including Excalibur: The Celtic Rock Opera. The title…
Greece’s Music Village Announces Free World Music Concerts and Workshops
Greek organization Music Village has announced a series of concerts and workshops that will be available January 1-3, 2021. The videos were recorded in the…
Ṛṛways Anthology, Ten-Volume Boxed Set of Moroccan Amazigh Heritage
A new anthology titled “Ṛṛways:A Journey into the Realm of Amazigh Wandering Poet-singers” is now available. The Moroccan Berber music collection is the result of…
Russian Ethno Electronica Band Vetka Releases Gorsti
Moscow-based folk band Vetka has a new album titled Gorsti. The group performs what is described as ethno electronica. Vetka recreates Russian folklore, emphasizing its…