New Zealand Reggae Band Katchafire Begins U.S. Tour
New Zealand’s popular reggae act Katchafire has announce its spring 2013 U.S. tour, The group is also set to release its greatest hits collection Best…
Vibrant And Alluring Vinicius Cantuaria
Vinicius Cantuaria Indio de Apartamento (Naïve, 2012) Many world music fans and those enamored with the Brazilian bossa nova will recognize Vinicius Cantuaria by such…
More Gems from the Barefoot Diva
Cesaria Evora Mãe Carinhosa (Lusafrica, 2013) The great Cesaria Evora had success late in her career. That means that she didn’t record too many albums…
Iranian Frame Drums, Bissauan Beats and Malaysian Fusion, High Spots of Day 2 at Penang World Music Festival 2013
The final day of the Penang World Music Festival concluded on Sunday, March 31st, 2013. The daily press conference featured representatives from the remaining six…
Algerians Rachid Taha & Souad Massi to Perform in London in June 2013
Following its celebrated first edition two years ago, the Mayor of London’s Shubbak festival – the city’s celebration of contemporary Arab art and culture –…
Utterly Dazzling Bassekou Kouyate
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba – Jama Ko (Outhere Records, 2013) With recordings Segu Blue and the Grammy-nominated I Speak Fula to his credit, Mali’s…
Winnipeg Folk Festival to Present Loreena McKennitt in August 2013
The Winnipeg Folk Festival will present Loreena McKennitt at the Centennial Concert Hall on Friday, August 9, 2013. Originally from Morden, Manitoba, Loreena McKennitt made…
Bluegrass Icon Peter Rowan Releases The Old School Featuring an All-Star Lineup
Bluegrass legend Peter Rowan has a new album titled The Old School. “The Old School is a big school. It is where the tributaries of…
Paris Combo’s Savvy Sound
Paris Combo 5 (DRG Records, 2013) With recordings like Paris Combo, Motifs, Living Room and Attraction to their credit, Paris Combo is back with 5,…
Renowned Vocalist Bahar Movahed to Perform at World Music Institute in New York
The World Music Institute’s Global Salon will present the New York debut of an important new voice in the Persian and Kurdish music of Iran.…