“Fama Denke” is a traditional Malian song to make a note of. One of the joys of traditional Malian music is that its corpus is…
Fama denke: An old Malian song
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Smt. Kalyani Varadarajan – Outstanding Carnatic Music Woman Composer of the Century
Smt. Kalyani (1926-2003), daughter of Sriman Nadadoor Ammal Narasimhachariar and Srimati Singarammal, has been one of the very few modern woman composers of Camatic music…
The Bèlè Dance of the Caribbean
Aime Cesaire and Frantz Fanon are today globally revered writers. They were reared in societies of the French islands of the Caribbean that are not…
Music Guide for 2016 St. Patrick’s Day
Dark forces are gathering or rather green forces are gathering. People with gallons of green dye are waiting for that moment when they will turn…
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…
Tunisia’s Rising Star and Its Post-Revolutionary Creative Economy – 2015 Retrospective Kudos: The Jaou Tunis Conference
2015 represents a cherished first trip to Tunisia and what was a most enjoyable, brief yet direct experience with the country’s cultural scene in Tunis,…
Christmas Music for 2015
It’s that time of year and I am completely strung out on caffeine and Christmas music, so much so that I giggled so hard…
Choice Music Selections to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2015
The United States is celebrating the month-long Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October. 15, 2015. Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture and traditions…
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…