Masterful Interweaving of Persian and Turkish Melodies
Kayhan Kalhor and Erdal Erzincan Kula Kulluk Yakisir Mi (ECM, 2013) Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor is one of the finest performers of the kamancheh (spike…
The Distinctive Beat of Contemporary Compas, Enriched With Zouk
Miami Live Ochan Pou Yo (Mini Records MRSD-1999, 1999) Miami Live is apparently a relatively large local studio orchestra assembled by Fred Paul, keen to…
Native American Musicians Contribute To Benefit CD to Support Endangered Gray Wolves
A fervent group of award-winning Native American recording artists from across the United States and around the world have mobilized to contribute songs to honor…
Best World Music Album of 2013 Readers’ Poll
World Music Central presents its 2013 Readers’ Poll for Best World Music album. You can vote multiple choices and voting is allowed once a day.…
King of Congolese Rumba Tabu Ley Rochereau Dies at 76
The revered Congolese soukous singer and songwriter Tabu Ley Rochereau has died. Mr. Rochereau passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the Brussels St. Luc…
Rebetiko without Boundaries
Çiğdem Aslan Mortissa (Asphalt Tango, 2013) Skilled vocalist Çiğdem Aslan dedicates her debut album Mortissa to rebetiko and the strong Greek and Turkish women of…
Yuval Ron Explores the Meditative and Healing Aspects of World Music
Yuval Ron Ancient Wisdom & Modern Sounds for Health & Healing (Meta Mindfulness music, 2013) Israeli oud player Yuval Ron departs from his virtuosic world…
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas to Release New Album Abundance
The talented duo of Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and American cellist Natalie Haas has announced the release of its latest collaboration titled Abundance. The album…
Canadian Artist Tanya Tagaq Wins Galaxie Rising Stars Award
This year’s Mundial Montreal Galaxie Rising Stars Award went to Tanya Tagaq, who performed at L’Astral as part of the Women of the World showcase.…
Profile of Niño Seve Winner of Cordoba’s National Flamenco Art Festival 2013
Flamenco guitarist Severiano Jiménez Flores, also known by his stage name Niño Seve, is the winner in the guitar category of the 2013 Cordoba National…