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…
Los Lonely Boys Release “Smile” Video Live in Japan
“Smile” is the title of the new music video by Texas trio Los Lonely Boys. It contains footage from their visit to Japan supporting their…
Interview with Kyungso Park, Korean Gayageum Artist
One of the traditional instruments featured at the Førde Traditional and World Music Festival, held this year July 5-8 in Førde, Norway, is the gayageum…
Azerbaijani Traditional Music and Food on the National Mall in Washington DC
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival will be presenting two concerts of Azerbaijani music this year. The festival takes place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.,…
World Music Festival Glatt & Verkehrt to Be Held in June-July 2012 in Austria
Glatt & Verkehrt, Austria’s largest world music festival will be held June 28 – July 29 in the town of Krems and at other places…
World Music Conference WOMEX 2012 Announces First Set of Showcases
WOMEX, the most important industry gathering of world music professionals, has announced the first Showcase Festival acts scheduled to perform at WOMEX 2012. This year…
Annbjørg Lien’s ‘Khoom Loy,’ Connecting Bridges
Annbjørg Lien – Khoom Loy (Compass Records, 2012) Chameleonic fiddler Annbjørg Lien crosses boundaries and embraces a wide range of musical influences on her latest…