Vusa Mkhaya Vocalism (Arc Music, 2012) Releasing this month is a fine album from Arc Music: Vocalism, by Vusa Mkhaya from Zimbabwe. The 15 tracks…
Vocalism
Author: Madanmohan Rao
Madanmohan Rao is an author and media consultant from Bangalore, and global correspondent for world music and jazz for World Music Central and Jazzuality. He has written over 15 books on media, management and culture, and is research director for YourStory Media. Madan was formerly World Music Editor at Rave magazine and RJ at WorldSpace, and can be followed on Twitter at @MadanRao.
Traditional Music from Mexico
Trio Azteca Traditional Music from Mexico (ARC Music) The compilation from ARC features romantic ballads and folk songs from Mexico. It includes a vocal trio…
The Best of Mickey Hart: Over the Edge and Back
Mickey Hart The Best of Mickey Hart: Over the Edge and Back (Rykodisc) Mickey Hart, drummer along with Bill Kreutzmann for the Grateful Dead, is…
Discover India: Rajasthan – Silence of the Desert
Kohinoor Langa and Party Discover India: Rajasthan – Silence of the Desert (Saregama) This is a compilation of folk music from Rajasthan, and will particularly…
Into the Light
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Ladakh: In Search of Buddha
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Interview with Sidi Goma, African Indian Sidis from Gujarat
Sidi Goma is a group of African Indian Sidis from the Bharuch district of Gujarat. This tribal Sufi community of East African origin came to…
Interview with Damily, joyous Tsapiky band from Madagascar
Damily is an irresistibly creative band from Madagascar with a 20-year track record, and will be performing at the Forde Festival of Traditional and World…
Interview with Renata Rosa, vocalist extraordinaire and rabeca expert from Brazil
A magnificent highlight of the Førde Traditional and World Music Festival, held this year July 5-8 in Førde, Norway, is the multicultural performance of Renata…
Interview with Ellika Frisell, acclaimed Swedish fiddler
One of the enchanting musical collaborations showcased at the Førde Traditional and World Music Festival, held this year July 5-8 in Førde, Norway, is between…