Influential world music showcase WOMEX has revealed the artists set to perform at the 2023 opening gala on October 25 in A Coruña, Spain. Notably,…
WOMEX 2023 Unveils Opening Concert Lineup Under the Title Resounding Picasso
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Mandé jazz ensemble Balimaya Project Launch “Anka Tulon”
Balimaya Project, a mandé jazz ensemble, released their highly anticipated second album, titled When The Dust Settles on the 21st of July 2023, courtesy of…
Alison Brown and Sierra Hull Reveal Chamber-Grass Duet “Sweet Sixteenths”
Alison Brown, a musician who has not only won Grammy accolades but also stands as a co-founder of Compass Records, has solidified her reputation as…
The Secret Museum of Mankind – Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles, Vol. 1
The Secret Museum of Mankind – Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles, Vol. 1 is set to be released on September 15 by Jalopy Records in LP…
British and Brazilian Musicians Surprise Shoppers with Spontaneous Flash Mob
In a delightful and surprising display of musical unity, a lively flash mob comprising more than 50 young musicians, aged between 11 and 25 years…
Renowned Cuban Pianist Hilario Durán to Release Cry Me A River Album
Cry Me A River is the highly anticipated release by celebrated Cuban-Canadian composer and piano virtuoso Hilario Durán. On this recording, Durán leads his remarkable…
The Nimoy Theater: A Cultural Renaissance for CAP UCLA’s Inaugural Season
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) unveiled the highly anticipated inaugural season for 2023-24 at The UCLA Nimoy Theater (The Nimoy), formerly…
Blues rocker Coco Montoya Rolls Out ‘I Was Wrong’
Acclaimed blues-rock artist Coco Montoya recently dropped a fresh tune titled “I Was Wrong,” marking the lead single from his soon-to-arrive album, Writing On The…
Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Spencer Brown Collaborate on Universal Peace Anthem “Awu Wemadoda”
Spencer Brown has released “Awu Wemadoda,” the first single from his upcoming album, Equanimity. The album, set for release in the fall, is his third…
Yungchen Lhamo Reveals Overcoming Obstacles Music Video
Tibetan vocalist Yungchen Lhamo is set to release her seventh album titled One Drop of Kindness on September 8, 2023. The album features a combination…