Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Reveals 2023’s Inductees
The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the list of 2023 inductees. Five artists were inducted in the Artists category: Zakir Hussain, Natacha…
Almir Mešković & Daniel Lazar Invite You to Explore ‘Family Beyond Blood’- A Mosaic of Global Influences”
Almir Mešković & Daniel Lazar – Family beyond blood (Etnisk musikklubb AS, 2023) Almir Mešković & Daniel Lazar’s second album, titled Family Beyond Blood, serves…
Newen Afrobeat ft. Lido Pimienta Roll Out ‘Grietas’ Single
“Grietas” (cracks) is the latest single by Newen Afrobeat, the gifted Chilean Afrobeat band. The song features Colombian singer Lido Pimienta who joins 14 other…
Sidiki Camara’s Presents Remarkable Cross-Cultural Malian Music in ‘Return to the Traditions
Sidiki Camara – Return to the Traditions (Global Sonics, 2023) Sidiki Camara’s latest masterful work, Return to the Traditions, is a profound musical exploration that…
Gustavo Pazos Conde Explores Uruguay’s Guitar Traditions in “Rincón de las Penas”
Gustavo Pazos Conde – Rincón de las Penas. Guitar works from Uruguay III (Saphrane Records, 2023) Guitarist Gustavo Pazos Conde’s new solo album is yet…
Forro-Inspired Elegance on John Finbury’s Latest Track “Chão De Nuvem”
John Finbury continues his Brazilian excursion through an American appreciation thereof, this time with “Chão De Nuvem”, an accordion-flavored tune sounding sort of like a…
Robert Browning Associates Announces World Music Concerts in New York City Feb-Apr 2024
Prestigious world music presenter Robert Browning Associates has announced the program for February-April 2024. The winter/spring season features an exciting concert of Malian music with…
Dazzling Flamenco Talent in Madrid During Christmas 2023
The flamenco zambombas at Teatro Flamenco Madrid and the Tablao de la Villa; dancer Alfonso Losa; guitar master Niño Josele; Luis Gallo Trio; and Alex…
The Bodhrán, Ireland’s Thrilling Groove Machine
The bodhrán, a traditional Irish frame drum, has been an integral part of Irish music for centuries, providing versatility in various musical styles ranging from…
Melyssa Lee’s ‘Mona’s Song’ Strikes a Chord with Grace”
Canadian folk artist Melyssa Lee aims straight for the heart on “Mona’s Song.” She gets there most gracefully, and you’ll be glad to go along.