Malian Stars Fatoumata Diawara and Toumani Diabaté Join The Africa Express Train in the UK
This September, renowned Malian artists Fatoumata Diawara and Toumani Diabaté will join a diverse cast of musical legends and emerging new artists, from Africa and…
Bwati Kono by Lobi Traoré to Be Released in Vinyl October 1
Two years after Lobi Traoré’s death, the record label Kanaga System Krush will release the famed Bwati Kono on heavyweight vinyl in October. The Malian…
Nepali Ho: Contemporary and Traditional music of Nepal
Various Artists Nepali Ho: Contemporary and Traditional music of Nepal (On the Track, 2011) There is very little music from the Asian nation of Nepal…
WOMEX 2012 Announces Club Globalkan Program
World music conference WOMEX 2012 will present a showcase exclusively dedicated to Balkan music. During all three festival nights, artists from Greece and nearby southeastern…
Masterful Ethio Grooves
Debo Band Debo Band (Next ambiance/Sub Pop, 2012) The self-titled album Debo Band mark’s the band’s debut album on Sub Pop’s Next ambiance world music…
Cultural Diplomacy Program Center Stage Brings Contemporary Performers to United States
Center Stage is a trailblazing program designed to bring diplomacy to American towns and cities by presenting ten prominent foreign performing ensembles to the United…
Easy Star’s Thrillah Michael Jackson Tribute Album
Easy Star All-Stars Easy Star’s Thrillah (Easy Star Records ES1034, 2012) Reggae band Easy Star All-Stars is known for its successful reggaefied tributes to various…
Respected Tuareg Band Terakaft to Present Kel Tamasheq in the American Midwest
One of the finest Tuareg bands, Terakaft, returns with new songs featuring its unique Saharan sound. Kel Tamasheq is the follow up to 2011’s Aratan…
Traditional Music from Mexico
Trio Azteca Traditional Music from Mexico (ARC Music) The compilation from ARC features romantic ballads and folk songs from Mexico. It includes a vocal trio…
Malian Virtuoso Bassekou Kouyate to Perform at Africa Express Touring Festival
Malian ngoni master Bassekou Kouyate is one of the musicians boarding ‘The Africa Express’ train, which departs London on 2nd September. He will join a…