Malaysia to Participate with National Exhibit at WOMEX 2012
WOMEX 2012 organizers announced that Malaysia will participate for the first at the influential world music conference WOMEX for the first time. “Malaysia is thrilled…
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Present New Video
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have released the official “Big Fat Dog” video. It is the first from their latest album, titled Radio Salone. Coinciding…
Interview with Renata Rosa, vocalist extraordinaire and rabeca expert from Brazil
A magnificent highlight of the Førde Traditional and World Music Festival, held this year July 5-8 in Førde, Norway, is the multicultural performance of Renata…
Spanish Singer Uxia Receives Best Roots Music Album Award at 2012 Independent Music Awards
Uxia ‘s “Meu Canto” won the best album award in the Best Roots Music category by popular vote after being selected as finalist by a…
Yomo Toro, Cuatro Guitar Legend Dies at 78
One of the legends of Puerto Rican music, guitarist Yomo Toro died on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 11:40 pm after more than a month…
Interview with Ellika Frisell, acclaimed Swedish fiddler
One of the enchanting musical collaborations showcased at the Førde Traditional and World Music Festival, held this year July 5-8 in Førde, Norway, is between…
Heading in a Sephardic Direction
Ljuba Davis Ladino Ensemble East and West (self-released, 2012) When the Sephardim, the Jews of Spain, were expelled from their homeland following the reconquista of…
Wildly Expressive Global Influences
Nickodemus Moon People (ESL Music, 2012) Admit it, every once in a while you need some ferocious tunes. You need to walk down the street,…
Upcoming Wake Up Madagascar Tour Has Mission to End Illegal Logging in the Rainforests of Madagascar
The Wake Up Madagascar Tour will take place July 13 – July 26 in North America. Artists scheduled to perform include Razia Said, Jaojoby, Charles…
Interview with Kevin Henderson, Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
Kevin Henderson is a dynamic young fiddler on the world stage, and will be performing with The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc at the Forde Festival of…