Portuguese fado star Mariza will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on January 23, 2022 at 7:00 pm for a 20th anniversary…
Fado Star Mariza to Perform at NJPAC for 20th Anniversary Concert
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Riya Volkova Explores Northern Russian Traditions in Пряди воды, Tresses of the Water
Russian musician and composer Riya Volkova has released a new album titled “Пряди воды” (Tresses of the Water). Volkova lives in Zelenograd, not far from…
Adewale & Thomson Introduce Sonic Poems from an Unknown Land
Brazilian percussionist and composer Adriano Adewale and Finland-based Australian bassist, composer and educator Nathan Riki Thomson have released an album titled “Sonic Poems from an…
Best World Music Albums of 2021
World Music Central presents the Best World Music Albums of 2021 selected by its editors and contributors. Daryana Antipova (Russia) San Salvador – La Grande…
Changys Baglaash by Khöömei Beat, Number 1 Album in January 2022 at Transglobal World Music Chart
The album Changys Baglaash by Tuvan throat singing band Khöömei Beat is the top recording at the Transglobal World Music Chart in January 2022. Read…
Grifone from Pulcinella & Maria Mazzotta, Top Album at World Music Charts Europe in January 2022
The album Grifone from Pulcinella (France) & Maria Mazzotta (Italy) is the top album of the month once more at the World Music Charts Europe…
Lumumba presents Afro-Brazilian rhythms at Mestre dos Saberes Festival
Benedito Luiz Amauro uses the artistic name of Lumumba in homage to the liberator of Zaire, Patricio Lumumba. The Brazilian artist Lumumba performed a concert…
Benji & Rita Unveil Animation Video
Brazilian music duo Benji & Rita have released an animated video version of the song “Impetuosa Atração” (Impetuous attraction). The duo includes animation designer and…
Ilaria Graziano Releases “Pe ‘te sta’ cchiù Vicino” from the Film The Walking Liberty
Vocalist Ilaria Graziano, one of the greatest performers of Italian neofolk provides vocals in the song “Pe ‘te sta’ cchiù Vicino” which is part of…
Jamaican Stars Beres Hammond and Wickerman Release “Mi Deyah Again”
Two iconic Jamaican artists, Beres Hammond and Wickerman, have collaborated on an up-tempo, feel-good reggae track titled “Mi Deyah Again”. Acknowledging that the world has…