Renowned English folk band Leveret has a new album titled Inventions on Rootbeat Records. The lineup includes Sam Sweeney on fiddle, Andy Cutting on…
English Instrumental Folk Band Leveret Releases Inventions
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Acclaimed Sitarist Roopa Panesar to Perform Today in New Jersey
Roopa Panesar, one of the rising sitar players in the classical Indian music world is set to perform Saturday September 16, 2017 at Sharp Theater…
Manu Chao & Chalart58 Release Second Music Video, La Vecina del Patio
Mestizo music star Manu Chao has released La Vecina del Patio, his second collaboration with Chalart58, featuring Sr. Wilson & Matah. The dub reggae song…
Claudia Aurora to Perform in London at Songlines Fado Series
Portuguese vocalist Claudia Aurora is set to perform at the Songlines Fado Series, on Friday, September 29, 2017 at The Pheasantry, Pizza Express in London.…
WOMEX Announces 2017 Film Program
The World Music Expo (WOMEX) program will be screening a set of world music-related film documentaries from around the globe to the delegates and public…
World Culture Open, World Music Shanghai & Cambodian Living Arts to Bring World Music to Asia in Flourishing Project
World Culture Open and World Music Shanghai have joined forces with Cambodian Living Arts to bring world music performances to the public in China, South…
Maria Pomianowska & Reborn Announce Second Part of 2017 American Tour
Renowned Polish musicians and composer Maria Pomianowska and Reborn will be performing in the American Midwest in September and October 2017, including stops at Bloomington,…
Petr Doružka Winner of 2017 WOMEX Professional Excellence Award
Czech journalist Petr Doružka is 2017’s recipient of the WOMEX Professional Excellence Award. He produces world music shows on both Prague Radio and Czech National…
Ladilikan by Trio Da Kali and Kronos Quartet Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in September 2017
Ladilikan (World Circuit), a collaboration between Malian act Trio Da Kali and acclaimed American string ensemble Kronos Quartet is the number album of the Transglobal…
The Jazz Foundation Collecting Funds for Blues, Roots & Jazz Musicians affected by Hurricane Harvey
The Jazz Foundation has started connecting with dozens of jazz, blues, and roots musicians in areas affected by hurricane Harvey. The Jazz Foundation assists artists…