Scotland’s folk-fusion band Shooglenifty was formed in Edinburgh 25 years ago, and the 1980s electronic and dance influences are evident in their sound today…
Interview with Shooglenifty
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.
The Cultural and Social Diversity of Delhi
Balbir Kumar, Gunnar Muhlmann Essence of Delhi (Music Today, 2005) This album tries to capture the cultural and social diversity of Delhi, which Indian writer…
Interview with Prem Joshua
“Music has a tremendous power and with it comes a huge responsibility too” – Prem Joshua From the 1990s, multi-instrumentalist Prem Joshua and his band…
Rainforest World Music Festival 2015: 18 years of global sound, diversity and celebration!
The annual Rainforest World Music Festival in Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia) is now in its 18th edition, and featured 24 bands from around the planet.…
How world music bands build collective vision, promote indigenous culture and yet adapt to changing times
The 18th Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) in Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia), regarded as one of the Top 25 music festivals by Songlines magazine, delivered…
A photo tour of world music artists at the Montreal International Jazz Festival
The Montreal International Jazz Festival, now in its 35th edition, is a premier showcase of established and emerging jazz artistes from around the world,…
“Music is about peace and tranquility” – interview with Deobrat Mishra, The Trio Benares
Deobrat Mishra is a seventh generation sitarist of the Benares Gharana, continuing the tradition of his father Pandit Shivanth Mishra and grandfather Pandit Mahadev…
20 Quotes from the XChange Music Conference and Festival in India
The third annual Indie XChange conference and showcase of music and films, held every year in Chennai, offers lots of food for thought for…
Ascent to Rhythm Heaven
Harem War of the Drums (Times Music) Percussion fans will ascend to rhythm heaven with this magnificent compilation of drum-dominate dance tracks. Layer upon layer…
Hypnotic Pulsating Drums
Zakir Hussain, Taufiq Qureshi, Bickram Ghosh Pulsating Drums (Music Today, 2009) Hypnotic, infectious, energetic – this percussion album delights and picks you right up off…