Final Results for Best World Music Album of 2013 Readers’ Poll
The results of World Music Central’s Best World Music Album of 2013 Readers’ Poll are now available. Serbian brass band Boban & Marko Markovic Orchestra…
The voice and energy of Parvathy Baul
Parvathy Baul Soulful Baul Songs (Ninaad) Parvathy Baul is one of the younger exponents of soul-searching baul music from Bengal. Baul is also part of…
The Tantalizing Grooves of 1970s Angola
Various Artists Angola Soundtrack 2 – Hypnosis, Distortions & Other Sonic Innovations 1969-1978 (Analog Africa AACD 075, 2013) The second installment of Angolan music from…
Fado Star António Zambujo to Perform at Zankel Hall February 8, 2014
One of the great voices in the current fado scene António Zambujo is set to perform on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. at…
Omar Sosa to Release Solo Piano Album Titled Senses
Cuban jazz pianist Omar Sosa has a new solo piano album titled Senses. It was created at EMPAC, the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center…
Jazz and World Music Visionary Yusef Lateef Dies At 93
Grammy Award-winning composer, multi-instrumentalist, author, educator and philosopher Dr. Yusef Lateef passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013, at his home in Shutesbury, Massachusetts. Yusef…
La Aurora de Morente’ at the Heart of Mas Morente Tribute
In addition to concerts, the Mas Morente tribute to the late Flamenco singer Enrique Morente will include other disciplines such as the fine arts. ‘La…
2nd Borneo World Music Expo Seeking Showcase Proposals
Sarawak Tourism Board has announced its 2nd Borneo World Music Expo. The international exhibit and showcase will be held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia – Borneo…
Vallenato Star Diomedes Díaz Dies at 56
Diomedes Díaz, vallenato’s leading performer and one of the top selling vallenato artists in Colombia died December 22, 2013 at his home in Valledupar. He…
Another Gem from Intercontinental Salsa Supergroup
Africando – ¡Viva Africando! (Sterns STCD1120, 2013) If you enjoyed Africando’s previous albums, you are in for treat. The great African and African diaspora vocalists…