Sedaa is a Germany-based quartet featuring three Mongolian musicians and one Iranian instrumentalist. Together they make a remarkable mix of Mongolian, Middle Eastern and global…
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The Rarely Heard Himalayan Folk Music of Bhutan
It is uncommon to come across music from Bhutan at a world music festival, as the Himalayan nation was isolated for many years. The Rainforest…
View More The Rarely Heard Himalayan Folk Music of BhutanWai Safeguards Maori traditions at Rainforest World Music Festival 2019
Maori family band Wai performed an emotional set of songs on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Rainforest World Music Festival. The band from Aotearoa…
View More Wai Safeguards Maori traditions at Rainforest World Music Festival 2019Fiddles of the World Come Together
French guitarist Mathias Duplessy put together a fascinating project called the Violins of the World. The current version of the ensemble was showcased at the…
View More Fiddles of the World Come TogetherCutting Edge Vietnamese Virtuosity and Fiery Gnawa Trance at Rainforest World Music Festival 2019
The air conditioned Theater Stage at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2019 presented Hà Nội Duo and Mehdi Nassouli on Day 1, Friday, July 12,…
View More Cutting Edge Vietnamese Virtuosity and Fiery Gnawa Trance at Rainforest World Music Festival 2019An Excellent Black Atlantic 2019 Festival
The second edition of the Black Atlantic series brought an excellent sampling of African and Afro-rooted music to Durham, North Carolina. The first concert featured…
View More An Excellent Black Atlantic 2019 FestivalAnoushka Shankar Live, a Dazzling Experience
Last night, March 21, sitar phenomenon, composer and world music star Anoushka Shankar performed at Fletcher Hall in the Carolina Theater of Durham, North Carolina.…
View More Anoushka Shankar Live, a Dazzling ExperienceMemorable Concert by Peruvian Legend Susana Baca at Carolina Theater
Acclaimed Peruvian singer Susana Baca gave a remarkable concert at the Carolina Theater in Durham, North Carolina. The show was presented jointly by the Carolina…
View More Memorable Concert by Peruvian Legend Susana Baca at Carolina TheaterRomance, Passion and Vigorous Salsa: Diego El Cigala at the Carolina Theatre
Perched on a stool center stage with a cloth covered table to his left upon which rests a bottle of water and a glass of…
View More Romance, Passion and Vigorous Salsa: Diego El Cigala at the Carolina TheatreHighly Successful Black Atlantic 2018 from Duke Performances
For six days in a row, Duke Performances presented a series of concerts last week called Black Atlantic. The program brought to Durham, North Carolina,…
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