Zemelewa
Zieti Zemelewa (Grigri Discs, 2012) It only takes a brief look at the liner notes to know that there’s a story behind Zieti’s debut recording…
Sudanese Singer and Musician Mohammed Osman Wardi Dies
Covered by state television, thousands of fans gathered, along with friends, family and government officials, on Sunday at the Farouk Cemetery in Khartoum, Sudan to…
North Carolina Fiddler and Folk Musician Dies
African American, “old time” stringband musician Joe Thompson passed away Monday, February, 21, 2012 due to declining health according to family. He was 93. Mr.…
Truly Afrolicious
Afrolicious A Dub For Mali (Eighteen Street Lounge Music ESL187, 2011) This EP by San Francisco-based Afrolicious came out last year and nearly escaped our…
An Intimate Interview with Mambo Master Tito Rodriguez Jr.
Tito Rodriguez Jr. is the son of the legendary Latin orchestra leader and singer Tito Rodriguez Sr., from New York City who was also a…
Folk and World Music Community Organizes to Save Renowned BBC Radio Scotland Global Gathering Show
A grassroots campaign is taking place to save one of the most important world music radio shows in the UK. Global Gathering, on BBC Radio…
Benefit Concert for World Fusion Pioneer Matthew Montfort
The Sympathetic Strings & Resonant Reeds fundraiser concert will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 7:30 PM at Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, California. The…
Rajasthan to Host 4th Edition of World Sufi Spirit Festival
The Indian state of Rajasthan is all set to serenade music aficionados with the 4th edition of the World Sufi Spirit Festival (WSSF) at Nagaur…
Spanish Singer and Dancer La Shica to Perform at Flamenco Festival 2012 in New York City
Spanish vocalist and dancer La Shica is scheduled to perform on March 8, 8:00 pm at Le Poisson Rouge as part of Flamenco Festival 2012’s…
Debo Band to Release Next Album on Next Ambiance / Sub Pop
Seattle-based Next Ambiance / Sub Pop has announced the release of the new album by world music act Debo Band. The label will release their…