Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
Interceltic Festival in Portugal
Porto, Portugal – The city of Porto will host the 13th edition of the Festival Intercéltico do Porto. The event will take place April 3-5…
Simona Barbera’s Sicilian Memories
Cologne, Germany – Mirto is the title of the new album by Italian artist Simona Barbera. Released by German label Heaven and Earth, Mirto is…
Tuareg Ensemble Tartit: US Tour
Bloomington, USA – Tuareg ensemble Tartit will begin its US tour March 29 in New York city. The members of Tartit play the instruments of…
Saharawi Nayim Alal Releases New CD
Madrid, Spain – Saharawi musician Nayim Alal will present his new CD, Nar, in Madrid. The event will take place Thursday, March 27 at 10…
A Spirited Elegance
Catriona McKay – Untitled (Glimster Records. GLIMCD 01) Fiddlers’ Bid – Da Farder Ben Da Welcomer ( Greentrax. CDTRAX218) When I first heard a fragment…
Najma’s Spectacular Return
Los Angeles, USA – Indian singer Najma has returned after a long silence with a sensational album. Titled “Vivid,” it combines Najma’s unique vocals with…
Time to Change the World Music Grammy
Numerous world music artists are at a disadvantage in the competition for a Grammy Award. With the current system, there is only one Grammy award…
New Radio Tarifa Album
London, UK – Fiebre, a new album by Spanish world fusion band, Radio Tarifa, will be out soon in the form of a live album.…
Hassan Hakmoun’s The Gift Wins Indie Award
Los Angeles, USA – Hassan Hakmoun’s latest album, The Gift, received the Association for Independent Music (AFIM) Indie Award for Best Contemporary World Music Recording…
Cachao Receives a Star
Hollywood, USA – Cuban bass player Israel “Cachao” Lopez has been praised for his musical contributions with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame…