Fabulous Fusions
The musical application of the word “fusion” handily predates the phrase “world music” and was as much a stepping stone toward the latter term as…
Värttinä Returns to London to perform at LIFEM
Celebrated Finnish contemporary folk music group Värttinä will present its lineup at the LIFEM 2013 festival on Wednesday, October 30th at 19:30, Kings Place, Hall…
Deeply Seductive Bombay Dub Orchestra
Bombay Dub Orchestra Tales from the Grand Bazaar (Six Degrees, 2013) With previous recordings, the self-titled Bombay Dub Orchestra and 3 Cities, under their belts…
Renowned World Music Showcase globalFEST Launches Kickstarter Campaign for 2014
American world music showcase globalFEST, one of the most important annual events in North America for this type of music has launched its Kickstarter Campaign…
Uniquely Flavored TriBeCaStan Stew
TriBeCaStan New Songs from the Old Country (Evergreene Music, 2013) The New York world music collective TriBeCaStan returns with another serving of cross-cultural sounds, blending…
Recordings Rooted in Folk Music Traditions for Hispanic Heritage Month 2013
Every year, from September 15 through October 15, the United States of America celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Many Americans celebrate the culture and traditions of…
Renowned Iranian Vocalist Parissa to Perform Classical and Modern Persian Music with Dastan Ensemble in New York
Parissa, one of the finest female vocalists from Iran, known for her command of the classical and Sufi genres of Persian music is set to…
Engaging Bluegrass Songs with a Rock Sensibility
Missy Raines and The New Hip New Frontier (Compass Records, 2013) Bassist, vocalist and composer Missy Raines is one of the celebrated talents of the…
Calming New Age Blend of East and West
Al Gromer Khan and Amelia Cuni Monsoon Point (New Earth/India Today, 2007) With the CD cover promising “ambient soundscape and ancient dhrupad singing,” this album…
Queens of Rhythm at The Cross-Culture Warsaw Festival 2013
The theme on Saturday, September 28 at the The Cross-Culture Warsaw Festival 2013 was “Queens of Rhythm.” The sold out event featured the legendary Calypso…