The 32nd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival lit up Bloomington from September 25 to 28, 2025, and once again transformed the city into…
Experiencing the 32nd Annual Lotus Festival in Bloomington, Indiana
Category: Concert reviews
One Earth, One Love at Rainforest World Music Festival 2025 in Sarawak
Rainforest World Music Festival (Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, June 20-22, 2025) This year’s ‘Rainforest’ fest (RWMF) introduced another colorful line-up of acts from across the globe.…
Festival Med 25, Cesária Évora’s spirit in the air
On Friday, June 27, at Festival MED 25, dedicated this year to Cabo Verde, not only did more people arrive, but we were also greeted…
Cape Verde’s New Wave of Women Vocalists: Stepping Out of Cesária Évora’s Shadow
Cape Verde has long been celebrated for its musical heritage in which its women vocalists have played a pivotal role down the centuries. The archipelago’s…
Creative planet – Montreal International Jazz Festival 2024 adds showcases of world music
One of my top annual musical highlights is attending the Montreal International Jazz Festival (MIJF) each summer! The 44th successful edition wrapped up this month…
Delfina Cheb at Festival Med 24 in Loulé, surrendered at her feet
Hamman is the smallest of all stages. Perfect size for soloists, duets, and at most, a trio. This place also keeps a certain secret. In…
Roberto Fonseca, an unforgettable experience
(headline image: Roberto Fonseca and his orchestra live at Festival MED in Loulé – Photo courtesy of Festival MED) With their dynamic performance, Roberto Fonseca…
Children of Abraham, Brilliant Concert by Rose of the Compass
On April ninth, 2024, St. John The Divine, the magnificent cathedral in New York City, presented a program titled Children of Abraham. Rose of the…
WOMADELAIDE 2024 – Botanic Park / Tainmuntilla, Adelaide, South Australia. March 8-11
(headline image: DakhaBrakha at Womadelaide 2024 – Photo by Chris Lambie) The Australian event is WOMAD’s longest partnership and its longest-running festival in the same…
Octogenarians on fire at Port Fairy
Having performed at Port Fairy Folk Festival on four occasions (once with Snake Gully and thrice with Kamerunga), Tony Hillier returned to Australia’s premier roots…