Lô And Behold: Maame, a DYI Effort
Cheikh Lô – Maame (World Circuit, 2025) A decade has passed since Cheikh Lô last offered a studio album, and Maame feels like a homecoming…
Eggun Packs a Punch
Omar Sosa Eggun The Afri-Lectric Experience (Ota Records, 2013) Musician, composer and arranger Omar Sosa has wowed fans with such releases as Alma, Calma and…
Himalayan Jam: World music group Trikaal blends Nepali folk music with Indian, jazz and Latin sound
On a recent trip to Kathmandu to speak at a conference on creativity and entrepreneurship, I was delighted to meet up with Sachida Rauniyar, founder…
Irish Music Collective The Gloaming To Release Debut Album
The Gloaming, an Irish music ensemble featuring remarkable virtuoso musicians will release its self-titled debut album, The Gloaming, on January 20, 2014 in the UK.…
An Explosive Re-Imagining of Chinese folk Music
Shanren Left Foot Dance of the Yi and Other Chinese Folk Rock Anthems (Riverboat Records/World Music Network, 2014) Louis Armstrong slyly pointed out that, “All…
Jazz Across the Americas: Colombia & Peru to present A Conversation with Composers
The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance will host a conversation that explores traditional rhythms and music of Colombia and Peru and their adaption to the big…
A Pleasure Journey into the World of Mali’s Kayes Region
Tiecoro Sissoko Keme Borama (Kanga System Krush, 2013) Set for release on February 4th on the Kanga System Krush, Keme Borama features guitarist and griot…
Sauti za Busara Festival Announces Additional Artists
The 11th Sauti za Busara festival announced additional artists to the lineup that were confirmed after the last announcement: Ashimba (Tanzania / Finland), Majestad Negra…
Top African Acts to Perform at Africa Now! at the Apollo Theater in New York
The World Music Institute (WMI), along with the Apollo Theater, will present the second edition of Africa Now! on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 8:00pm.…
The 13th Fiesta del Tambor Festival to Take Place in Havana
The 13th Fiesta del Tambor Festival (Drum Festival) will take place in Havana from March 11 to 14, 2014 at different venues, including the Mella…
Sound of the Xity in China Showcase Proposal Deadline January 15, 2014
Musicians interested in showcasing at Sound of the Xity (SOTX), China’s leading event for the international music industry, have until Wednesday, January 15, 2014 to…