Abhik Mukherjee, born in Kolkata, is a sitar player of the Etawah-Imdadkhani gharana (school). He started his sitar training at the age of six by…
Artist Profiles: Abhik Mukherjee
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
A Tribe Called Red releases “The Virus”Musuc Video
Powwow step pioneers A Tribe Called Red has released a music video for its single “The Virus.” The videoclip features poet Saul Williams and Canadian…
Transfixing Estonian Fiddler Maarja Nuut to Perform at Play Circle in Madison
Fiddler Maarja Nuut is set to perform at Fredric March Play Circle Theater in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday February 4, 2016. Maarja Nuut is a…
The Fabulous Musiki wa dansi of East Africa
Various Artists – Urgent Jumping! East African Musiki Wa Dansi Classics (Sterns Africa STCD 3067-68CD, 2016) This 2 CD world music compilation is packed with…
Dominican Merengue Inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Today, November 30, 2016, UNESCO announced that Dominican merengue music and dance was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.…
Transglobal World Music Chart for December 2016
Acclaimed Angolan musician Bonga is the number one artist this month. 1. Bonga – Recados de Fora (Lusafrica) 2. Noura Mint Seymali – Arbina (Glitterbeat…
Remastered Edition of Iconic Planet Drum Album
Planet Drum, the percussion album that became a world music sensation 25 years ago is available again, remastered and with new tracks. The 25th Anniversary…
Artist Profiles: Ismail Lumanovski
Ismail Lumanovski, well-known for his lively virtuosity, was born in Bitola, Macedonia and started playing the clarinet at age eight. He has performed throughout the…
Results of the 31st Annual fRoots Critics Poll 2016
The winners of the 31st annual fRoots Critics Poll for Albums Of The Year were revealed November 25 by fRoots Editor Ian Anderson and presenter…
Interview with Kseniya Tsoy of World Culture Open and Jeju World Music Oreum Festival
This autumn, a colorful world music caravan swept through China and Korea in the form of world music festivals that mark the start of a…