Mexican-American music journalist Betto Arcos has released his first book, “Music Stories from the Cosmic Barrio,” scheduled for release the second week of December 2020.…
New Book, Music Stories from the Cosmic Barrio
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Malawian Act Madalisto Band Releases new single Ndalakwanji
Madalisto Band, the Malawian street band that has become a sensation in world music festivals, has a new single titled ‘Ndalakwanji‘ on Bongo Joe Records.…
Smithsonian Folkways and the Arhoolie Foundation to celebrate 60th Anniversary Arhoolie Records
This December, Smithsonian Folkways and the Arhoolie Foundation will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the influential Arhoolie Records and the 25th anniversary of the Arhoolie…
Celtic Connections 2021 Reveals Initial Line-Up and Early Bird Tickets
Celtic Connections has announced the first set of artists that will perform as part of its digital-first festival in 2021. Throughout 19 days, the festival…
Slavo Rican Assembly Release “Zrejlo je žito” Music Video
New York City-based septet Slavo Rican Assembly has released its latest single and video, “Zrejlo je žito.” The piece brings together tropical jazz and a…
Long Time Passing: Kronos Quartet & Friends Celebrate Pete Seeger Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in December 2020
“Long Time Passing: Kronos Quartet & Friends Celebrate Pete Seeger” is the number one recording at the Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC) in December 2020.…
Global Sounds from Switzerland on Swiss Music – World VI
Fondation Suisa has released a compilation titled World VI, featuring some of the leading world music acts in Switzerland. The artists include Yilian Cañizares, Siselabonga,…
Martin Hayes to Perform Via Livestream from Dublin National Concert Hall
Extraordinary Irish fiddler Martin Hayes, founder of The Gloaming, is set to perform on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. The exclusive concert via…
Pablo Gad Releases Roots Alive Music Video
British roots reggae artist Pablo Gad has released a music video for the song “Roots Alive.” The video features animation made by Mattias Gordon.
Reggae Star Buju Banton to Release 25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Til Shiloh
Jamaican Grammy award winner and international reggae star, Buju Banton is set to release a 25th anniversary edition of his iconic album “‘Til Shiloh,” on…