The Best of Irish and Irish-Diaspora Folk Music for 2025
To celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, we have compiled a list with some of the finest Irish folk music recordings that appeared recently on World Music…
17th Annual Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, will host the 2025 induction of artists on Saturday, March 22 at the Wilkes…
Reel Innovation: Lullahush Mixes Irish Tradition and Tech
Lullahush (Daniel McIntyre) introduces his upcoming album Ithaca with “Maggie na bhFlaitheas” (“Maggie of the Heavens”), a track that transforms the traditional Irish reel “Over…
Sailing into Sound: Broes Charts a Musical Course with “Belgica”
Broes – Belgica (Self-released, 2025) History and music have long shared an intimate relationship, with melodies often serving as vessels for memory, storytelling, and cultural…
Ritmo Rises: Budapest’s World Music Celebration Turns 10
Budapest Ritmo marks its 10th anniversary with a special edition from April 10-12, 2025, featuring a world music conference, a Central Eastern European showcase, and…
Santana’s Michael Jackson Tribute: “Stranger In Moscow” Live
Carlos Santana has officially released his instrumental rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Stranger In Moscow,” featured on his upcoming album, Sentient, set for release on March…
Electric Healing: Zar Electrik’s Electro-World Innovation
Zar Electrik – Koyo (Jarring Effects Label & Lamastrock, 2025) After gaining recognition with their debut EP Hawa, an extensive international tour, and a recorded…
Feel the Fire
It’s more than a bit ironic that the video for a song called “Burnin’” prominently features a snowy background. Even so, American band MSJR puts…
Living and Learning: Roberta Campos Embraces Artistic Freedom
Roberta Campos – Coisas de Viver (self-release, 2025) Fifteen years into her career, Braziian singer-songwriter Roberta Campos embraces full creative independence with Coisas de Viver…
Back in the Saddle: Alison Krauss & Union Station Return for 75-Date Tour
Alison Krauss & Union Station will embark on their first tour in over a decade, performing 75 shows across North America from April to September…