Siama Matuzungidi was deeply influenced by the soukous music of rural DR Congo (then known as Zaire) during his youth. He grew up in the…
“Create more positive music” – Interview With Soukous Master Siama Matuzungidi
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.
‘Pay attention to your inner music’ – interview with saxophonist-composer Sundar Viswanathan
Canada-based saxophonist-composer Sundar Viswanathan has recently released the album Avataar. It is a brilliant blend of Indian classical music and jazz, reflecting his own journey…
Forde Festival 2016: World music, human rights and cultural preservation
My summer travels this year took me to the Montreal International Jazz Festival as well as Forde Traditional and World Music Festival. This is my…
World Music Showcase from Montreal International Jazz Festival 2016!
The Montreal International Jazz Festival, now in its 37th edition, is regarded as the world’s largest jazz festival. The music lineup includes ambassadors of jazz…
IndiEarth xChange 2015: conference and showcase of world music and indie acts in India
The annual IndiEarth xChange, with four editions under its belt, is a must-attend event in India for industry professionals and fans of world music…
St. Tropez Lounge Music
Various St. Tropez: The Sex, The Beach, The Music (Petrol/EMI) This is an excellent compilation of lounge music, perfect for getting your party cozy and…
“To be a dancer is a never ending process” – flamenco dance virtuoso Bettina Castaño
Flamenco dance virtuoso Bettina Castaño from Sevilla has created more than 20 shows blending the different cultures of Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Egypt, Morocco, India,…
Music reminds us of our common humanity – interview with Drew Gonsalves, Kobo Town
Founded by award-winning Trinidadian/Canadian songwriter Drew Gonsalves, Kobo Town is named after the historic neighborhood in Port-of-Spain where calypso was born. Gonsalves grew up…
“Music can help people to see that the boundaries don’t matter” – interview with Sohini Alam
Sohini Alam is a British Bangladeshi vocalist in the bands Khiyo and Lokkhi Terra. The group Khiyo’s debut album, described as ‘Bengali music with…
‘I am a gypsy child of History, A gypsy Indian’ – interview with Josefina Gómez Llorente (La Jose)
Spanish singer-songwriter Josefina Gómez Llorente, better known as La Jose, has a wide repertoire spanning Iberian music, flamenco songs, Sephardic melodies and Indian classical…