Celebrated Indian folk singer Archana Mahanta died on Thursday, August 27, 2020. She was 72. Mahanta was one of the leading folk singers in the…
Acclaimed Assamese Folk Musician Archana Mahanta Dies at 72
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Arabesques Festival Returns to Montpellier in September 2020
The Arabesques Festival will take place from September 8 to 20, 2020 in Montpellier, France. The festival specializes in traditional and contemporary music from the…
UNC-TV to Host Virtual Concert Series with North Carolina Museum of Art and Come Hear NC
Offstage Live: Music at the Museum is a series of four live, streaming concerts that will present some of North Carolina’s top musical talent from…
Burak Malcok Unveils Rebirth
Turkish musician Burak Malcok has released a track titled “Rebirth” on Gloss Musik. The new recording features Malcok performing the ney (end blown flute) along…
Global Music Match to Launch in 2020
Folk Alliance International has announced a partnership with 13 music export organizations from around the world for an industry “first” nine-week program called Global Music…
Selma Uamusse Releases Liwoningo
Mozambican vocalist Selma Uamusse has a new album titled Liwoningo on the Ao Sul do Mundo label. This is Selma Uamusse’s second recording. “Liwoningo” means…
Cuban Composer Harold López-Nussa to Release Te lo Dije
Cuban pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa is set to release “Te lo Dije” (I told you so) on Mack Avenue Records on august 29, 2020.…
Lokalophon Announces Rare Mbira Album from The Zonke Family
The Lokalophon label has announced the release of “The Zonke Family at the Studio.” This recording features the traditional music of the Marembe people, who…
Breabach and Talisk to Perform at Hands Up for Trad Music Club
Top Scottish folk bands Breabach and Talisk are set to perform live for Hands Up for Trad Music Club. Talisk will play on Friday, August…
South Africa’s Vusi Mahlasela Unveils Shebeen Queen
Guitarist and vocalist Vusi Mahlasela, one of South Africa’s most admired singer-songwriters, has just released his new live album titled Shebeen Queen on ATO Records.…