Eighth Manolo Sanlúcar International Flamenco Awards Honor Flamenco’s Finest
On November 16, World Flamenco Day, the VIII Manolo Sanlúcar International Awards will be presented at the Municipal Auditorium of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, a venue…
La Riippa’s Fusion of Finnish Roots and Global Inspirations
La Riippa Group – Awake (La Riippa Group, 2023) La Riippa Group, an ensemble hailing from Finland, specializes in world music deeply rooted in the…
A Coruña in Spain Bid Farewell to WOMEX 2023 on a Triumphant Note
WOMEX 2023 in A Coruña, Spain, reached its triumphant conclusion at the Teatro Colón last week, leaving a lasting impression on attendees. Furthermore, the 29th…
The Time-Honored Veena of India
The veena or vina is a large plucked lute that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The veena has a long history and has evolved into…
Aga Khan Master Musicians Break New Ground with “Nowruz” Debut Album
Aga Khan Master Musicians – Nowruz (Smithsonian Folkways, 2023) The Aga Khan Master Musicians, a captivating musical collective of six talented members, released their superb…
Novalima Unleashes Afro-Peruvian Heat with La Danza Part 2
The trailblazing Afro-Peruvian sound architects, Novalima, have unfurled the second electrifying chapter of their La Danza EP. In La Danza Part 1 and 2, Novalima…
Rocky Dawuni Unveils Empowering Anthem “Shade Tree” with Stunning Brazilian Visuals
World music star, Rocky Dawuni has unveiled a stunning new video for his latest single, “Shade Tree.” This visually captivating production was filmed in Salvador,…
Luzmila Carpio Rises to the Top of Transglobal World Music Chart for November 2023
The album Inti Watana / El Retorno del Sol by Bolivian singer Luzmila Carpio has reached the number one spot in the Transglobal World Music…
Idrissa Soumaoro Claims Top Position Once More on World Music Charts Europe for November 2023
The album Diré by Malian artist Idrissa Soumaoro repeated the number one position for a second month in a row on World Music Charts Europe…
Luzmila Carpio, Global Ambassador of Indigenous Wisdom
Luzmila Carpio, a Bolivian singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, of Quechuan descent, has been a global ambassador of ancestral Andean knowledge and music for over five…